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 romantic 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals
Opera Hotel Zurich
We ordered cappuccinos and the person made them from the self serve machine and put them in a mug instead of taking the time to make them properly by hand. Also our instant coffee maker was not working in the room. The beds were a but stiff. Alex was very good. Location is great. We were happy ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
Amazing room! Great breakfast and wonderful late night bar! Centrally located on the lake..
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seefeld Zürich
Outstanding!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
citizenM Zürich
Very clean room
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Centrally located to the train station and old town. The room was clean and an excellent stopping point for two nights.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Room was very clean, bed was excellent and shower was fantastic. Room was very quiet too. Staff is super friendly and very helpful
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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 Pavillon Le Corbusier and Chinese Garden 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 Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
