Altstetten Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A tall tower with a red and white antenna on a hill overlooking a city.
A spiral staircase with a modern design, featuring a geometric pattern and a central column.

Stay near popular Altstetten attractions

Swiss Life Arena

Catch an event at Swiss Life Arena during your trip to Zürich.
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Activities

Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

AU$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

AU$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

AU$45
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

AU$22
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich

Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich

AU$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich
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Our pick of the best Altstetten Hotel Deals

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

4 out of 5
Buckhauserstrasse 36 Zürich ZH
The price is AU$193 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$193
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
"The staff are friendly and helpful, and the breakfast is great."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
THE FLAG Zürich

THE FLAG Zürich

3 out of 5
Baslerstrasse 100 Zürich ZH
The price is AU$217 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$217
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (952 reviews)
"Really lovely service, clean rooms and complimentry ice cream which is always a bonus ! 😋"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

THE FLAG Zürich
Mercure Zürich City

Mercure Zürich City

4 out of 5
Vulkanstrasse 108b Zürich
The price is AU$263 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$263
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (749 reviews)
"Everything was good except for the AC which was not cooling the room properly"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Mercure Zürich City
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is AU$216 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$216
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was extremely nice and pleasant. Premium suite was spacious and clean!"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is AU$388 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$388
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
The price is AU$240 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$240
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpful staff . Easy check in and check out. Room was ready at 2pm, before the usual 3pm check in time. Hotel location was excellent, near tram station and grocery! Easy access 5 minutes walk to tram # 2 and #3 tram stops that takes you to Old City and lake Zurich. Excellent amenities ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Altstetten

Find the best Altstetten areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a café.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

Langstrasse

Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, outdoor seating at cafes, and flags.

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.

A garden with a pond, statues, and a building with columns.

District 2

Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Tonhalle Zurich while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

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