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
The price is CA $258 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
CA $258
CA $280 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (1,419 reviews)
The hotel was okay but quite pricey for the facilities and room. We were not aware that the bed would be on a raised platform - whilst not a problem for us, it might be for others if unaware. The room was very hot at night with no way to control the temperature other than opening the window. Check-in ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
The price is CA $310 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
CA $310
CA $334 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,447 reviews)
Lovely property. Very clean. Centric location. Amazing staff. Thanks!

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Hotel Scheuble
ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60 Zürich ZH
The price is CA $208 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $208
CA $228 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Staff was good. Rooms were small and very unconfirmable. Worth to add breakfast if you decide to say at this place.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

4 out of 5
Niederdorf Strasse 10 Zürich ZH
The price is CA $364 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $364
CA $390 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Very nice hotel, very clean, great locarion

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is CA $168 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
CA $168
CA $187 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (903 reviews)
The property was warm, the staff, friendly and clean.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Hotel Limmathof

Hotel Limmathof

2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142 Zürich
The price is CA $189 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $189
CA $209 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
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8.4/10 Very Good! (799 reviews)
Very convenient location Very helpful and kind staff. The room is very clean.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Hotel Limmathof
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Other neighbourhoods around Rapperswil

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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
Zurich, Utoquai

Seefeld

5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Seefeld
Panoramic view of Zurich in Switzerland

Hottingen

4.5/5(6 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(58 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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