Schwamendingen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Schwamendingen
Popular places to visit
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.
Bahnhofstrasse
Max your credit card or window shop to your heart’s content on Zurich’s home of high fashion.
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.
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.
Activities
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Schwamendingen Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Perfect place and location when transiting overnight.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
The hotel was great, close to the train station, shopping, restaurants. Our room was great, had a small balcony. The hotel is unique and onw of our favorites, will absolutely stay there again if we ever travel back to Zurich.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Upon arrival we were greeted and shown to our room. The room was a good size and very clean. The breakfast was excellent and included a freshly prepared omelette. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Great location. Lovely piano bar.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Breakfast was very expensive and of no quality Evening meal again very expensive and not much better in quality Self check in on arrival was hard work, it’s not what you really want to be doing after a full day travelling
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
Very clean and great location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Schwamendingen
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.
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.
Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and Hallenstadion 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.
Hottingen
Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like Halle 622 and Hallenstadion are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.
