District 8 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Stay near popular District 8 attractions

A lush garden with green lawns, trees, and two large glass greenhouses.

Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (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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Activities

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
train running along the mountain scape in Switzerland

Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich

NZ$335
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

NZ$108
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
People walk down the streets of Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

NZ$178
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion

Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion

NZ$189
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals

Opera Hotel Zurich

Opera Hotel Zurich

4 out of 5
Dufourstrasse 5 Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$467 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$467
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (567 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 June 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 NZ$325 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$325
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Property is getting old so elevators small, rooms small with no bathroom privacy at all. Breakfast ridiculously expensive."

Reviewed on 11 July 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 NZ$442 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$442
23 July - 24 July
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! (1,322 reviews)
"I like being able to access the departure gates easily from the hotel."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is NZ$305 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$305
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,016 reviews)
"The room was cleaned. Air-conditioning was great. Had to book this day last minute, but they came through. Great location too close to the airport. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
ibis budget Zurich Airport

ibis budget Zurich Airport

2 out of 5
Flughofstrasse 45 Opfikon
The price is NZ$254 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$254
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,765 reviews)
"Love it. Will stay again. Close to the airport with team access"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

ibis budget Zurich Airport
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$519 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$519
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,544 reviews)
"Nice hotel center to town. Room was warm due to not having AC."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Hotel Scheuble
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Our guide on where to stay in District 8

Find the best District 8 areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, 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 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.

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 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.

District 8 Travel Guide

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