District 3 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 3
Popular places to visit
Sihlcity
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sihlcity during your stay in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Bahnhofstrasse
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in District 3
The Home Hotel
"Unreal stay. Can’t fault it."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Stoller
"Parking lot was full, added some stress to our trip, but the staff were very helpful. Otherwise 5 stars"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"Very convenient to airport."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Good connection from the train station on Bus 46."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"The bar is open 24 hrs. Hotel has a movie theater. The room light circuit is difficult to figure out. Activated by the room key turns all the lights on, but can't turn them off when you want to sleep. Strange"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
ibis budget Zurich Airport
"Fast and efficient check in process. location was great, nearby tram station. clean rooms and toilet. Friendly and helpful staff in the restaurant. Good breakfast with varieties of options available. will visit again"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 3
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
Werd
When in Werd and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Swiss Casinos Zurich or Bahnhofstrasse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
