Apartments & Bed and Breakfast in Zurich
Zurich is one of the oldest and most important cities in Europe where millions of people come every year for business and pleasure. Contrary to popular assumption Zurich is not the capital of the country (Berne is the Swiss capital) but it is the financial capital of Switzerland. The Swiss stock exchange is based here as well as the headquarters for a large number of national and international companies, including the international soccer organisation, FIFA. Zurich is renouned for its cleanliness and efficiency and for this reason it has been continuously ranked as the city with the highest living standards in the world. It is, however, only in the last decade or so that Zurich has been recognised as a top place for tourists to visit. Part of the reason for this change is the development of Zurich's nightlife scene. There are over 80 weekend clubs as well hundreds of bars and over 1500 restaurants to keep you entertained and fed! Make sure you try the typical Zurich dish, Zürigschnätzlets, which is veal in a delicious cream and wine sauce. Zurich is also a capital of culture so museum and art lovers alike will thrive with the choice of over 50 museums and 100 galeries just in the inner city itself. The old town area around the river and lakefront houses many of the most interesting attractions for visitors and is a great place to rent accommodation in Zurich. Stroll around the lovely alleys of Niederdorf to find numerous restaurants, bars and shopping opportunities. Visit the Kunsthaus art museum which houses modern Swiss surrealist sculptures as well as18th Century paintings. Enjoy a sunny walk along the Lake Promenade which follows the shore of Lake Zurich or hire a bike and expore all the corners of the city at your own pace. Accommodation in Zurich is varied and of a high quality and there are many options to choose from on
Wimdu.com. You can book an apartment in Zurich center or stay at a guesthouse or Bed and Breakfast near the lake for a more relaxed stay. Transportation around the city is well established so whichever accommodation you choose you can reach the main attractions easily. It's easy to get to other European destinations from here and Zurich's train station has the highest frequency of train traffic in the world! So, hop on a train and book a vacation rental in closeby European cities such as
Munich,
Milan and
Prague.
Rent an Apartment in Zurich Center
To take advantage of the great nightlife in Zurich, a good option is to rent an apartment in Zurich center. Living in the downtown area makes it easy to get to all the bars and clubs and you can enjoy a walk home after the party rather than worrying about how to get back. Apartments in Zurich include small studios, designer lofts and large modern apartments. There are so many advantages to chooing to a vacation rental over a hotel including added privacy and complete independence.
Choose a Bed and Breakfast in Zurich
In terms of wealth and quality of life, Zurich is ranked number one so it is undertandable that accommodation prices are high in general. However, a Bed and Breakfast in Zurich with Wimdu doesn't have to break the bank. A Bed and Breakfast gives you the best of both worlds as you get independence as well as a local host to help you with any questions you may have about your stay. You'll also find many interesting things to see further out of the center so you could save some money and book a guesthouse in Zurich's suburbs instead. For longer vacations, or simply to save money and get the amenities you most desire, rent an apartment from Wimdu and you'll get all the benefits of budget prices yet you'll get more for your money.
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