Staying in Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse
The useful distinction here is between the level shopping streets and the lanes climbing to Lindenhof. An address on Rennweg puts you close to both, while accommodation farther south makes the lake easier to reach. Walk through Augustinergasse to link the shopping street with the older lanes, then use the river as your return route instead of retracing Bahnhofstrasse.
At a glance
- Best for
- Trains, shops, early starts
- At night
- Quiet after the shops close
- Getting around
- Hauptbahnhof; trams on the Bahnhofstrasse
- Price level
- €€€€
The west bank of the old town, between the station and the lake, with the best connections in the country.
Good for
- Short stays with an early train or flight
- Transport in every direction, and the lake at the end of the street
- Quiet evenings in the lanes around the Lindenhof
Think twice if
- You want lively evening streets outside your door
- The budget is tight: the hotels here are among the dearest in the city
How Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse compares with the rest of Zurich
What is near Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse
Augustinergasse
About five minutes from Lindenhof, this narrow street offers a short route past projecting windows between Bahnhofstrasse and the older lanes.
St Peter
Walk about five minutes south from Lindenhof to the church square, using the lanes rather than returning to the main shopping street.
Bürkliplatz
Allow around 15 minutes from Lindenhof to reach the lake, where you can continue along the shore or check boat departures.
Eating in Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse
Haus Hiltl is useful when your group wants a vegetarian meal near the shopping streets. Confiserie Sprüngli offers a café stop around Paradeplatz, while Zeughauskeller suits a more substantial meal nearby. Check individual opening hours, especially if your plans depend on an early breakfast or a Sunday visit.
Getting around from Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse
Zürich HB anchors the northern end of Bahnhofstrasse, while Paradeplatz is the main tram junction farther south. Trams 6 and 7 serve Bahnhofstrasse. Use Rennweg as a reference point for the central section, and allow extra walking time for accommodation up the lanes toward Lindenhof.
Hotels in Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse
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Staying in Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse
Is Lindenhof itself reached by tram?
No tram goes onto the hilltop square. Walk up through the surrounding lanes, allowing extra time if you have luggage or need a gentler approach.
Which end is handiest for an early train?
Choose an address near Zürich HB at the northern end. Check the walking route to the station entrance, rather than judging only by the neighborhood name.
Can I walk to the lake without following Bahnhofstrasse?
Yes. Follow the west bank of the Limmat south toward Stadthausquai, then continue to Bürkliplatz for the lakefront.