Zurich North Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Zurich
Explore the campus of University of Zurich during your stay in Zürich. Experience the live music and museums in this culturally rich area.
MFO-Park
Explore the great outdoors at MFO-Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich 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.
Things to do
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich
Top hotels in Zurich North
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon
This was the place we stayed and had the best sleep every night. The staff was also very friendly.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG
Room had said there would be AC and did not have. The cafe in the hotel closes at 11 but stopped serving coffee 10:30. A few staff members were nice but the rest were very unprofessional.
Reviewed on 12 May 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
Check in was fast and easy. The gym was small but nice. Great for an overnight stay to a morning flight.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Extremely convenient location, very clean, super friendly stuff, great restaurant- 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Perfect in all ways: location / cleanliness / easy check in / communication with the hosts / etc Will definitely recommend to others.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zurich North
Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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 Museum of Design.
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.