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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Top hotels in Rapperswil

Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
The price is HK$1,483 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$1,483
HK$1,609 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,423 reviews)
Great location to train station zurich hb

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
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! (1,450 reviews)
Location is the best thing going for it

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Scheuble
Central Plaza Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Central 1 Zürich ZH
The price is HK$3,149 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
HK$3,149
HK$3,339 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Very convenient and centrally located by the train station. Reasonable price given the prices of hotels in Zurich. Staff was very helpful. Room OK, not luxury. Overall happy to have stayed here.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Central Plaza Hotel
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is HK$969 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
HK$969
HK$1,076 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (905 reviews)
The property was warm, the staff, friendly and clean.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Hotel Limmathof

Hotel Limmathof

2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142 Zürich
The price is HK$1,091 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
HK$1,091
HK$1,203 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
Great location. Comfortable beds and extremely clean!!!

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hotel Limmathof
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

4 out of 5
Niederdorf Strasse 10 Zürich ZH
The price is HK$2,098 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$2,098
HK$2,248 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
This was a really nice hotel that was near everything. We could walk to all the areas and it’s nice that it’s only a 10 min walk to the Zürich HB train station. The family room was spacious and it was very clean. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet that was included.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
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Other neighbourhoods 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

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic 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(13 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Zurichhorn Park and Chinese Garden 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(8 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

If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of 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(64 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 take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf


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