Rapperswil

Zürich

Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil.

It is located on the eastern Zürichsee respectively western Obersee lakeshore in Rapperswil, a locality of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since 1870, the castle has been home to the Polish National Museum established by Polish émigrés, including the castle's lessee and restorer, Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater.
Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil.

It is located on the eastern Zürichsee respectively western Obersee lakeshore in Rapperswil, a locality of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since 1870, the castle has been home to the Polish National Museum established by Polish émigrés, including the castle's lessee and restorer, Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater.
Castle at Rapperswil, overlooking Lake Zurich. Magnificent views on a sunny day! #lifeatexpedia #Switzerland
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Rapperswil-Jona, town of roses located on the upper end of Lake Zurich, combines sights, cultural life, hiking and sports possibilities with a Mediterranean holiday atmosphere. Welcome to the riviera located on the upper end of Lake Zurich.

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Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥29,519 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
¥29,519
¥32,043 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,416 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault the location! A great stay

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is ¥20,065 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
¥20,065
¥22,229 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
Room was spotless and contained everything we needed to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thermostat to control the temperature of the room was spot on too. 100% recommend staying here.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

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Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

4 out of 5
Niederdorf Strasse 10 Zürich ZH
The price is ¥41,406 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
¥41,406
¥44,373 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Super chic boutique! Great location

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Central Plaza Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Central 1 Zürich ZH
The price is ¥42,437 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
¥42,437
¥45,452 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean rooms, great staff ..perfectly located!!

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,420 reviews)
Great room and location spot on

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hotel Scheuble
ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60 Zürich ZH
The price is ¥25,314 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
¥25,314
¥27,669 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
This was a great hotel. It was right in the middle of many attractions we could walk to. The Christmas market was within walking distance. There was an underground car park right next to it, that we used for a fee. We called ahead of time to reserve a spot. The room was small, but sufficient for ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
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Other neighborhoods around Rapperswil

This is a must visit for anyone who enjoys architecture and design. The experience is amazing, you can interact with the designs and expositions. #red

District 8

Travelers choose District 8 for its lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.

District 8
Limmat Riverside in Zurich, Switzerland.

Seefeld

4.5/5(57 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Seefeld
The Dolder Grand is a city resort perched above Zurich, the fairy tale-like castle building first served as a health spa, during the late-19th century. Today, the spa is housed in one of the new wings designed by Lord Norman Foster.

Most striking is the hotel’s art collection with more than 100 artworks including pieces by Andy Warhol, Henry Moore and Salvador Dalí.

Hottingen

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Hottingen
Zurich Lake

District 2

Lake views, spas, and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Tonhalle Zurich while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

District 2
Incredible nice to walk along the lake in Zürich

Hochschulen

While you're in Hochschulen, take in top sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.

Hochschulen
Zürich, Altstadt, Stadt, Niederdorf, Grossmünster, Kirche, Kirchtürme, Limmat, Limmatquai, Sommer, Schweiz

Niederdorf

4.5/5(344 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf


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