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.
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.
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.
Activities
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
Great accommodations, great food, great drinks and great service.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Opera Hotel Zurich
Room was absolutely tiny with a double bed that could have been a large sofa
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Small room, contributed to smack our legs into the bed. Okay for one night, we were not very comfortable. Weird room set up
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Nice simple stay for an early flight in the morning!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Great
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Property is centrally located. Across the street from the main train station and across the street from old town. Room was small but very clean and a modern bathroom. Staff was very friendly and engaging.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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.
