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

9.0/5 (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

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

£16
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

£47
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

£32
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

£98
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
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Top hotels in District 8

Opera Hotel Zurich

Opera Hotel Zurich

4 out of 5
Dufourstrasse 5 Zürich ZH
The price is £186 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£186
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (566 reviews)
"Centrally located within walking distance to most of city center attractions, restaurants and shopping. Perfect place to view and enjoy Lake Zurich."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Opera Hotel Zurich
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
The price is £150 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£150
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"First class hotel with excellent facilities. Good location close to a tram stop. Wonderful selection at breakfast. Thoughtful little things like free ice lollies during the heat wave which coincided with our stay. The staff were particularly helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is £211 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£211
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,293 reviews)
"Nice hotel - clean and well maintained. Staff was courteous and helped with inquiries. The best part is that it is connected to the airport so getting to and from was very convenient."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
ibis budget Zurich Airport

ibis budget Zurich Airport

2 out of 5
Flughofstrasse 45 Opfikon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £116 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£116
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,739 reviews)
"Lo recomiendo"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

ibis budget Zurich Airport
Novotel Zurich City West

Novotel Zurich City West

4 out of 5
Schiffbaustrasse 13 Zürich ZH
The price is £202 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£202
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Las personas te ayudan con el transporte y con los Tours. Personal miy amable."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Novotel Zurich City West
IntercityHotel Zurich Airport

IntercityHotel Zurich Airport

4 out of 5
FLUGHOFSTRASSE 63 Ruemlang
The price is £124 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£124
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ruemlang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Seems new. Has great lively interiors with spacious rooms. Front desk wasn't as helpful and despite asking twice our request wasn't addressed. Had to ask the staff multiple times to get it addressed. Location is a bit off from the station and the walk while short isn't pleasant."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

IntercityHotel Zurich Airport
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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 Bahnhofstrasse or Zurich Toy Museum, 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 Bernard Jordan Gallery and Helvetia Square 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 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.

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 Museum Rietberg or FIFA World Football Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

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