District 7 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 7
Popular places to visit
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.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
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.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Activities
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Our pick of the best District 7 Hotel Deals
betahouse Zürich
Interesting place - no staff, self check-in, clean and good facilities. The self checkin code to collect the key wad hidden in an email, whereas you are lead to believe it's on the 'guest web portal'. So took me a while to find the code in the relevant email on arrival. The check-in, including various ...
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
citizenM Zürich
Didn’t have breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
WAS OK WE WERE NOT THERE VERY LONG
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Nice rooms, with common facilities like water refill & ironing board etc on each floor. Very conveniently located near the train station and plenty of bars / restaurants walkable. The hotel bar is open 24x7 and has great service
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Great option for a stay at the airport. They also have rooms for the day in case you have a long layover. We used that when our flight was delayed 5+ hours. Overall very nice for an airport hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
ibis budget Zurich Airport
Small room, but great location
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around District 7
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
