Hottingen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hottingen
Popular places to visit
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
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.
Activities
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Hottingen Hotel Deals
The Dolder Grand
"Top top"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"This hotel is conveniently located within Zürich airport. It’s just like less than five minutes. Walk to the terminal. It’s very clean quiet inside the room room is big bed is comfortable and staff is very helpful. They have a special pass inside the building that’s connected with the airport."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Good connection from the train station on Bus 46."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"Early check in provided after arriving from States"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
ibis budget Zurich Airport
"When e checked in, the staff was very short and cold. I asked if they had a shuttle, he said no, we're a budget hotel.. we don't do that.. when I asked what time breakfast was served, he said"were a budget hotel we don't provide breakfast. When I checked out in the morning the staff was much more ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
"Excellent breakfast buffet but expensive- as is the food in the restaurant, perhaps that’s because it’s Switzerland? Wonderful staff. Excellent luggage storage services"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hottingen
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
