District 5 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 5
Popular places to visit
Markthalle im Viadukt
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Markthalle im Viadukt during your trip to Zürich.
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.
Activities
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best District 5 Hotel Deals
Novotel Zurich City West
Nice modern rooms, very quiet, good confy bed, very helpful and joyful stuff
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
easyHotel Zurich City Main Station
self service, no one there to attend you
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Montana Zürich
Great location. Close to the SBB train station and zurich bus station by about 2-5 min walk each. Staff was helpful, place was easy to find and access. Location felt safe. Room was clean. I put a do not disturb sign and was kinda surprised staff entered to change garbage bags despite, idk if that’s ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton Zurich Hotel
The staff was very friendly, the room was very clean and transportation to everywhere is right next to the hotel.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
ibis budget Zurich City West
Breakfast ok
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
ibis Zurich City West
Very welcoming
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 5
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.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
