Pages

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Zurich, the Lovely City of Switzerland

The city is beautiful and picturesque, but it is tough for people who want to travel on a budget. Zurich is basically a business city and the largest number of travelers here are business professionals. Zurich is the banking center of Europe and the world. There are many places where one might stay, but it is a little hard to find a discount hotel. The majority of hotels are located in the center of the city or in the downtown area, but there are few discount hotels and hostel beds in the suburbs which can be a little affordable. Most of the city center hotels are high end four or five stars luxury hotels which can cost you $200 to more than $1,100. One to three stars hotels range in between $60 to $350. But the good news is, almost all hotels are known for their no-compromise on service policy.

Food is also not cheap in the heart of Switzerland. Sit in restaurants can sometimes charge outrageous amounts, but luckily there are hundreds of street vendors and stalls selling traditional food items. Transportation in the city is also affordable because the government encourages people to use it. In summer, free cycles are provided to people for riding.



What to do: If you are going to Zurich on business, you can visit some of the best museums in Europe here. Kunthaus, Swiss National Museum and Museum Buehrle offer some of the best collections of art and Swiss history. The whole city itself is like a museum which is mostly enjoyed during summers.

When to go: There is no hotel season in Zurich because of the business nature of the city. Summer is usually the peak season when the hotel booking fares are at the highest. Prices tend to be a bit lower the rest of the year. If you want to enjoy Zurich, regardless of the hotel booking fares, then it is recommended to visit in summer.

No comments:

Post a Comment