Zürich District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Things to do
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich
Top hotels in Zürich District
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
citizenM Zürich
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Hotel Scheuble
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Novotel Zurich City West
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
easyHotel Zurich City Main Station
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zürich District
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.
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 St. Josef Church.
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.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, 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 Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Hotels Near Zürich District, Zürich
- Old Town Zürich Hotels
- Zürich Center Hotels
- Langstrasse Hotels
- District 2 Hotels
- Niederdorf Hotels
- Enge Hotels
- Oerlikon Hotels
- Gewerbeschule Hotels
- Seefeld Hotels
- Glattbrugg Hotels
- Hochschulen Hotels
- Unterstrass Hotels
- Zurich North Hotels
- District 6 Hotels
- Oberstrass Hotels
- Wollishofen Hotels
- Altstetten Hotels
- District 7 Hotels
- Escher Wyss Hotels