Rapperswil
Zürich
Visit Rapperswil
Popular places to visit
Bahnhofstrasse
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne & Engelberg Alpine Village Day Trip
Top hotels in Rapperswil
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Closer to Zurich central. Walkable distance and would be even better once the construction nearby has been completed. Smaller space with not much privacy. Could do with some basic amenities in the room. It works best for short stays.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Within walking distance to everything. Great close by restaurants and nightclubs.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Surprisingly good. Remarkable reception staff, especially once they understood I was never going to do self checkin. Never. I don’t travel to an in-person meeting to interact with a computer! The staff were awesome. Great dinner in the restaurant, service and staff, but take your ear plugs at breakfast. ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
St Gotthard Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rapperswil
District 8
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.
Seefeld
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.
Hottingen
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.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach or FIFA World Football Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
