District 8 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 8
Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
Chinese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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.
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 culturally rich area.
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.
Activities
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
It was a great hotel!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean, modern room, helpful staff, fantastic location. Just only wish there was a mini fridge.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Scheuble
I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. Lovely and clean throughout. Great breakfast, lovely, friendly staff too. Less than ten minutes walk from the train station and other tourist attractions. No issues whatsoever. We will definitely be booking to stay here again on our next visit.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Great location and staff
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
The hotel appearance wise was very modern and matching decor. Very nice in that aspect. The layout of the hotel was a little strange and I expected more from a Radisson property. For one, my room was on the 6th floor but in order to access the 6th floor rooms from the lobby you have to either take ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Staff was good. Rooms were small and very unconfirmable. Worth to add breakfast if you decide to say at this place.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Zurichhorn Park and Chinese Garden are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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 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.
