District 5 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 5
Stay near popular District 5 attractions
Activities
Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best District 5 Hotel Deals
Novotel Zurich City West
"Conveniently located 2 blocks from the tram station 51 towards the train station which is across the river from old town. Clean room. No carpet in the room."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Gasthaus 210
"Breakfast was at the bakery next door. It was continental breakfast. This hotel is directly adjacent to a very busy and noisey passage, that university students use all day long. I counted over a 100 per minute! I requested another room but no chance. Hotel looks like something out of the 1940s. ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
ibis budget Zurich City West
"The hotel is just a few minutes walk from the train station. We stayed here during the heat wave, it was a good thing that the hotel has airconditioning."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
25hours Hotel Zurich West
"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The rooms were comfortable and had a free minibar in room with water, soda, beer, peanuts and a chocolate. I forgot something in my room and staff went above and beyond to find and hold it for me until I returned to the city. Conveniently located with nearby shops, ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
easyHotel Zurich City Main Station
"Found the room too compact, and hot. Sloping roof made it difficult to get to the window and the noisy fan was unusable. Bed was good, shower good, but not a room to chill out in."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Sheraton Zurich Hotel
"Staff very helpful, rooms very clean and good size, shower great. Near train stop . Little far from center and lake."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in District 5
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.
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.
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.
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.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Tonhalle Zurich while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.
