District 8 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 8
Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
Chinese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Zurichhorn Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zurichhorn Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Tram-Museum Zurich
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Tram-Museum Zurich in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Pavillon Le Corbusier
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Pavillon Le Corbusier during your travels in Zürich.
Foundation E. G. Buehrle Collection
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Foundation E. G. Buehrle Collection in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals
Opera Hotel Zurich
"Céntrico pero las habitaciones son pequeñas y todo se ve antiguo, menos el lobby."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"I only had enough time to shower, relax, and sleep for a flight. My room was right next to the curved offramp and I didn't hear a thing"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Great location close to Zurich Bahnhof and all the old town. Good price being Zurich an expensive city. Great value for money. Close to Trams. Great condition of rooms. Recommend to everyone."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"Nice hotel room, terrible check-in UI. Like a budget version of the (excellent) CitizenM process."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
"Movenpick Airports was the perfect place to overnight before catching our flight the next day. The food was delicious at the restaurant in the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
"The room is big, very clean, and smells good. Walkable to old town and Zurich HB."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
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.
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.
