District 8 Travel Guide

Zürich

A modern building with large glass windows reflecting trees and a clear sky.
A sailboat with a Swiss Nautical Academy logo on the sail, sailing on a body of water with a cloudy sky in the background.
A sunset over a calm body of water with two birds standing in the shallow water.
A water lily pond with a single red water lily among green lily pads.
A field of yellow flowers with dark centers, surrounded by green foliage.

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A lush garden with green lawns, trees, and two large glass greenhouses.

Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (102 reviews)
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
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Things to do

Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

£45
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

£31
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich

Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich

£63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

£95
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

£24
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in District 8

AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac

AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac

4.5 out of 5
Utoquai 47 Zürich ZH
The price is £331 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£331
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (464 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac. The location is excellent—everything is within walking distance, making it easy to explore Zurich’s Old Town, restaurants, shops, and the lakefront without needing transportation. One of our favorite parts was the Seebad Utoquai right across ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
Opera Hotel Zurich

Opera Hotel Zurich

4 out of 5
Dufourstrasse 5 Zürich ZH
The price is £202 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£202
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (576 reviews)
"Good hotel, in good location"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Opera Hotel Zurich
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is £183 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£183
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,432 reviews)
"Their is access to property from inside of the building /train station my maps took me outside so please help with the access to hotel instructions."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is £109 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£109
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,016 reviews)
"Room was so dusty.dust everywhere"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
The price is £127 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£127
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Amenities were good. The one thing that was advertised and they didn’t have was a guest laundry room. They have laundry services."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
The price is £201 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£201
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,550 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Hotel Scheuble
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Where to stay in District 8

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A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a café.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

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.

A garden with a pond, statues, and a building with columns.

District 2

Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Rote Fabrik while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, outdoor seating at cafes, and flags.

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.

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