Guest guides for Airbnb hosts in Zurich
Help your guests experience Zurich â lakeside swims, fondue, and pristine transit.
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Zurich Airbnb guests arrive knowing it's expensive and leave surprised by how liveable and genuinely beautiful it is â the lake, the mountains visible from the city centre, and a transit system that makes London's Tube look like a prototype. A digital guide sets the practical tone: which ZVV zone covers the bus, tram, and S-Bahn to the airport, where to swim in the lake for free, what a ZĂŒribrot and ZĂŒrigschnĂ€tzlets actually is, and how to reach GraubĂŒnden or Luzern by scenic train without spending three hours on Booking.com. One QR at the door, and your guests maximise every Swiss franc of their visit.
What your guests will see â Zurich style
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Top neighbourhoods in Zurich
A quick orientation for your guests, so they understand where they're staying before they even land.
Zurich's most multicultural and nightlife-focused street â good food from a dozen cuisines and bars that don't close early.
Forested hillside above the city â quiet residential streets, great views, and hiking trails straight from the neighbourhood.
Lakeside promenade, design boutiques, and upscale restaurants â the preferred neighbourhood for guests who want elegant Zurich.
Affordable cafĂ©s, local markets, and a genuinely residential feel â best base for guests on longer stays.
Host tips for Zurich
Five things experienced Zurich hosts wish they'd written into their guide on day one.
- 1Zurich requires cantonal and municipal registration for short-term rentals. The Kurtaxe (visitor's tax) must be collected â Airbnb collects this automatically for Zurich city, but cantonal rules vary.
- 2The ZVV transit system runs like clockwork â tell guests their single-zone or all-zone day ticket and they can travel without a second thought. The most common mistake is buying the wrong zone.
- 3Lake Zurich public swimming (Seebad) is free or under CHF 10 in summer. Strandbad Mythenquai and Strandbad Enge are the closest to the city centre â add opening dates and a link in your guide.
- 4Restaurant prices in Zurich are genuinely the highest in Europe for sit-down dining. Point guests to the Mensa (university canteen at ETH or UZH) for lunch under CHF 15 â a local secret they'll mention in their review.
- 5Tap water in Zurich is glacier and spring water, famously excellent. Tell guests to drink it freely â a litre of tap water is cheaper than a sip of mineral water in any cafĂ©.
Built for Zurich hosts
Paste your Zurich address and get an instant multilingual guest guide â with local cafe, restaurant, pharmacy and market picks within 1 km.
- ZVV zone guide and Airport transit pass tips
- Lake Zurich swimming spots â free and seasonal
- Bahnhofstrasse shopping, fondue spots, and ZĂŒrich brunch culture
Frequently asked questions â Airbnb hosts in Zurich
Do I need to register my Airbnb in Zurich?+
Yes. Zurich requires registration with the Stadtentwicklung ZĂŒrich and collection of the Kurtaxe. Airbnb collects the visitor's tax automatically for stays within the city boundary.
Is tap water safe in Zurich?+
Zurich tap water is spring and glacier water and routinely rated among the cleanest in the world. Locals drink it straight from the tap â guest water purchase is genuinely unnecessary.
Can guests swim in Lake Zurich for free?+
Yes. Several public SeebÀder (lake bathing areas) are open in summer for free or a small entry fee. Mythenquai and Enge are the most accessible from the city. Seasons typically run May to September.
What is the best way to get from Zurich Airport to the city?+
The S-Bahn S2 and S16 run every 10 minutes to Zurich HB (main station) in 10 minutes for around CHF 7 with a day pass. The quickest and most reliable option.
What currency does Zurich use?+
Swiss Francs (CHF). Cards are widely accepted everywhere. The Swiss Franc is strong â advise guests to use a no-fee card or withdraw CHF at a PostFinance ATM for the best rates.
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