Oerlikon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
MFO-Park
Explore the great outdoors at MFO-Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
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.
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 Oerlikon Hotel Deals
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon
We stayed in a suite with terrace and it was really well equipped. Usually you find just enough plates, glasses, cutlery, towels for the number of people staying but there were extra of everything, even pillows. Everywhere was super clean and well looked after. The fitness room was a bonus. The location ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG
Clean room. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North
Amazing Experience. Staff is Friendly. Booking is easy and convenient.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
This “airport” hotel is a long walk from the terminal - so be aware. Rooms are functional.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
The rooms and the whole hotel are renovated and look okay but the overall experience is like in Ryanair flights: you have to pay for the air you breathe. On the website it looks like the gym is a hotel amenity, instead, you have to pay 15 CHF to access it. There are little snacks at extortionate ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Other neighbourhoods around Oerlikon
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like MFO-Park and Halle 622 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 6
Known for its charming coffee shops and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in District 6. You can visit top attractions like Rigiblick Funicular and Flussbad Oberer Letten, and jump on the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Irchel University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Rigiblick Funicular, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Unterstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Unterstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Flussbad Oberer Letten, and catch the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Glattbrugg
Visitors to Glattbrugg love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Opfikon S-Bahn.
Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Markthalle im Viadukt.
