City Zürich Ratshaus with Tram

Location & Surroundings

Centrally located at Bucheggplatz

Guggach Aparthotel sits right at Bucheggplatz, in the heart of Zurich. From here you can reach the city centre, Oerlikon and Hardbrücke equally fast — by tram, bus or car. And if you simply want to escape the hustle and bustle, the Käferberg recreation area begins right behind the building.

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By Car

Quick access via the motorway, parking in the in-house underground garage and an Electra fast-charging station right outside the building.

By Public Transport

Bucheggplatz is a major transport hub. Tram and bus lines take you in all directions — including Zurich Airport and the main station.

Surroundings & Leisure

From the Vitaparcours fitness trail in the Käferberg forest to the thermal bath and the Kulturmeile Zurich West: discover what is right on your doorstep.

Getting here by car

Car in circulation

Guggach is conveniently located between the Zurich-East and Zurich-City motorway exits and is easy to reach via Rosengartenstrasse or Bucheggstrasse.

The building offers a two-level underground parking garage. The upper level is publicly accessible (barrier, hourly). On the lower level, parking spaces can be rented daily or monthly — please contact reception.

For guests with an electric car, an Electra fast-charging station is available in front of the building (24/7).

From Zurich Airport you can reach us in around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Getting here by public transport

Tram directly in front of Guggach building

Bucheggplatz is one of the most important transport hubs in the city of Zurich. Several tram and bus lines meet here and take you in every direction.

Recommended connections:

  • Towards main station — about 10 minutes
    Tram 9 / 11
  • Towards airport via Oerlikon station — about 25 minutes
    Tram 11
  • Towards Hardbrücke / Kulturmeile — about 5 minutes
    Bus 72 / 83

You can find the current timetable, tickets and real-time information directly from the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

Open timetable on sbb.ch

SBB Mobile App

It is even easier with the official SBB Mobile app on your smartphone. You always have the timetable for the whole of Switzerland with you and can buy tickets directly.

Zurich Card

If you only need public transport within the city and want discounts for museums, tours and restaurants at the same time, we recommend the Zurich Card (24 or 72 hours).

More information about the Zurich Card

Surroundings & leisure activities

There is a lot to discover around Guggach — from neighbourhoods with character to restaurants of every cuisine and forests, parks and museums.

Neighbourhoods you can reach quickly

Areas here old City of Zurich
  • Zurich City / Bahnhofstrasse — Shopping, culture and architecture by the lake — tram 9/11, about 10 minutes.
  • Zurich Bellevue / Lake — Beer gardens, boat trips and sunsets — tram 11/15, about 12 minutes.
  • Hardbrücke station — Theatre, cinema and musicals — bus 72/83, about 5 minutes.
  • Zurich Oerlikon — Station and shopping centre — tram 11, about 10 minutes.
  • Zurich Limmatplatz — Large Migros market and neighbourhood life — bus 32, about 6 minutes.

Restaurants nearby

Food in restaurants (symbolic image

A small selection of restaurants we recommend to our guests — all within walking distance or a short tram ride.

  • Bäckerei Hausammann (Zopf-Beck) — Breakfast and coffee right in the building.
  • SOD — Thai Restaurant — Bucheggstrasse 103 — authentic Thai cuisine.
  • Meister Gao — Chinese Restaurant — Rötelstrasse 125 — Asian specialities.
  • Restaurant SAHltimbocca — Lägernstrasse 37 — open at lunchtime only.
  • Barcelona Restaurant — Hofwiesenstrasse 188 — Spanish cuisine.
  • PHILO Café & Bar — Hofwiesenstrasse 191 — café and bar.
  • Restaurant Fallender Brunnehof — Wehntalerstrasse 98 — traditional Swiss cuisine.
  • Restaurant Gonzalez — Schaffhauserstrasse 121 — Spanish tapas.
  • Restaurant die Waid — Waidbadstrasse 45 — Swiss and Asian woks.

Leisure in nature

Forrest sport with Vitaparcours

Right behind Guggach the Käferberg recreation area begins. Here you can jog, walk or picnic — without leaving the city.

  • Käferberg forest — Hiking and walking trails with views over the city.
  • Vitaparcours Käferberg — 2.3 km fitness trail with strength and endurance exercises — ideal after work.
  • Wärmebad Käferberg — Indoor pool at 32 °C with a beautiful view (Emil-Klöti-Strasse 17).
  • Allenmoos outdoor pool — Open in summer — tram stop Allenmoos towards Oerlikon.
  • Kulturmeile Zurich West — Theatre, cinema, musicals — 5 minutes by bus 72/83.
  • Museums of the city of Zurich — From the Kunsthaus to the National Museum — tram 9/11.
  • Zurich Tourism — General tourist information and excursion tips.

Further information

On the Zurich Tourism website you will find comprehensive tips for excursions, events and offers in the city and the region.

Visit Zurich Tourism

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