Hottingen Travel Guide
Zürich
Popular places to visit
Bahnhofstrasse
You can do some window-shopping at Bahnhofstrasse during your visit to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich 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.
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.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Hottingen
The Dolder Grand
Excellent place. Highly recommend. Best breakfast. Very cordial staff.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
I did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
The rooms and the whole hotel are renovated and look okay but the overall experience is like in Ryanair flights: you have to pay for the air you breathe. On the website it looks like the gym is a hotel amenity, instead, you have to pay 15 CHF to access it. There are little snacks at extortionate ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Really liked the shuttle service to and from the airport. And we were able to grab a late night dinner as well.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble is conveniently located 5 minutes on foot from the Central tram station and very close to the Zurich HBH at the top of the Niederdorf area. The location is hard to beat, with easy transportation and many restaurants in the charming old town, and a very easy walk across the Limmat to ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hottingen
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.
District 8
Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
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.
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.
