Altstetten Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Altstetten
Popular places to visit

Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.

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
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

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.

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.
Activities

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Our pick of the best Altstetten Hotel Deals

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
very nice hotel room and very helpful staff, we were on the top floor and had a view of the alps from our bedroom, there were also terraces to watch the sunset. everything was very clean, would 100% recommend and stay again :)
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Mercure Zürich City
Really enjoyed staying there
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Check in was fast and easy. The gym was small but nice. Great for an overnight stay to a morning flight.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Extremely convenient location, very clean, super friendly stuff, great restaurant- 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
They are very willing to speak English. When bar is busy, service is slow. However, buffet breakfast was fabulous. Room was small, but very clean! We recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Amazing helpful staff, clean rooms, and delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstetten

District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Bernard Jordan Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.

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

Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Museum of Design.

Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.

Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.

Unterstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Unterstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Flussbad Oberer Letten, and catch the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.


