District 8 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 8
Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Chinese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Zoo Zurich
Why not meet the animals who call Zoo Zurich home during your holiday in Zürich? Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Bahnhofstrasse
You can do some window-shopping at Bahnhofstrasse during your visit to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Swiss National Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Swiss National Museum during your travels in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in District 8
Opera Hotel Zurich
Excellent location and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
A super nice hotel offering all what you need including a great gym
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Perfect place and location when transiting overnight.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
The hotel was great, close to the train station, shopping, restaurants. Our room was great, had a small balcony. The hotel is unique and onw of our favorites, will absolutely stay there again if we ever travel back to Zurich.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Upon arrival we were greeted and shown to our room. The room was a good size and very clean. The breakfast was excellent and included a freshly prepared omelette. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Great location. Lovely piano bar.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hottingen
Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
