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 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.
Activities
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals
Opera Hotel Zurich
We loved the Opera hotel! Nice room and excellent location. We walked all around Zurich. The hotel is just next to the Opera House... Wonderful location. The staff was great! Highly recommend👍
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Perfect hotel . 10/10 . Amazing experience. Thank you for everything.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Perfect in all ways: location / cleanliness / easy check in / communication with the hosts / etc Will definitely recommend to others.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Breakfast was good with variety of option. Room is clean. And staff are accommodating.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
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Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
The hotel was okay only. There was a bad smell on our floor. It was clean but not immaculate. Breakfast was ok. Location is in a more run down part of the city.
Reviewed on 14 May 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 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.
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.
