The beating heart of old Zurich. Cobblestones, council meetings, and tourists with selfie sticks.
Key Metrics
Monthly Rent (3.5-room)
CHF 2,500
Rank #29 of 34 (1 = cheapest)
Safety Score
6.5/10
Average · Rank #30
Noise Level
62 dB
Noisy
Commute to HB
5 min
Public transit · Rank #4
Green Space
3/10
Limited green space · Rank #32
Expat Population
38%
Foreign nationality residents
Restaurants
80
Per 10,000 residents
Air Quality
5.5/10
Highway Access
12 min
Drive to nearest motorway
Schools
12
Per 10,000 residents
Rathaus ranks #29 for affordability, #30 for safety, and #4 for commute time out of Zurich's 34 neighborhoods.
Personality
You use 'historic charm' to justify paying CHF 2,500 for 40m². You've perfected the art of dodging selfie sticks on your way to work. Your Starbucks is literally in a medieval building.