Gay Zürich Zürich City Guide City Guides > Switzerland > Gay Zürich Zürich Jessica Benavides CanepaWhile maintaining an aesthetic perfection usually reserved for period dramas, Switzerland’s capital of Zürich also harbours an unexpectedly edgy personality. Its storybook centre of majestic squares and cobblestoned corners contrast with an edgier west side, made up of former factories now the creative centre of a post-industrial art scene. In addition to incomparable natural surroundings and a world-leading quality of life, Zürich is also a city that has championed gay rights since the 40s, now boasting a lesbian mayor and a diverse LGBT+ nightlife centred around the Old Town where you’ll also find Europe’s oldest gay bar, Barfüsser. Noteworthy events in Zürich include the Pink Apple LGBT film festival and of course Zurich Gay Pride. For your definitive Zürich gay guide, you’ve come to the right place. Feel like getting away? Take a trip planned just for you, and let us do all the work. Discover Trip Design Hotels Things to do Things to see Food & Drink Shopping Nightlife Trip Design For an opulent stay fit for a king, book a stay at the Dolder Grand, a hillside oasis minutes from the centreThe best hotels in ZürichLet’s start this gay Zürich travel guide with a roundup of the best places to stay in Zürich. With so many Zürich points of interest to discover, the first thing you should know is where to go in Zürich for a good night’s kip. EMA House Hotel Suites provide more than your usual accommodation, from hotel suites to serviced apartments in prime locations throughout the city as well as hotel headquarters within walking distance of the tranquil River Limmat. Another option fit for even the fussiest traveller is the B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa housed in the former Hürlimann brewery and offering an atmospheric domed-vault spa and rooftop infinity pool in cosy, architecturally sublime settings.Built over a 15th Century townhouse once catering to Zürich’s culinary elite, Marktgasse is a boutique beauty that seamlessly combines both old and new-ish. It’s select few elite suites mimic the hotel’s overall minimalist style and hushed tones, as well as offering distinct craft furnishings and unique architectural aesthetics. For an indulgent taste of Swiss hospitality, book a table at adjoining Baltho Restaurant where you can peruse the eclectic international menu in a chic setting, or, how about unwinding at the complementary Munstergasse Spa nearby, the oldest Hamam in town?B2 Boutique Hotel & Spa ZurichThank you for reading Mr Hudson.Subscribe to City Guides or log in to continue reading. Subscribe now Log inSpecial SelectionExclusive Mr Hudson offersOut now from gestaltenMr Hudson Explores Browse the BookExplore more Melbourne City GuideBetween the glitzy bay-side skyscrapers and the kaleidoscope of neighbourhoods brimming with street art and busy cafes, there are always a huge number of things to do in Melbourne. To access this content, you must purchase City Guides subscription. Explore > Gay Laos itinerary: the best places to visit in Laos for the most adventurousOft overlooked in favour of the flanking nations of Vietnam and Thailand, Laos benefits from relatively few tourists to maintain a certain rustic magic. Our itinerary starts in the wealthy northern capital of Luang Prabang, pausing at hidden waterfalls, caves and river settlements en route to a series of thousands of tiny islands right on the Mekong. Read story > Made in Spain: 15 authentic Spanish dishes you must tryPicture a table at any authentic Spanish restaurant and you’ll likely see it laid out large with shared centrepieces of seafood paella and smoked meats, accompanied by paprika-infused small plates and the obligatory sangria jug flowing freely off to the side. Read story > Subscribe to our newsletterYou can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Sign up for exclusive insider promotions SIGN UP