District 2 Travel Guide
Zürich
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Popular places to visit
FIFA World Football Museum
For fans of the world’s number one sport, this spot is a highlight. Follow a timeline since the first sports event in 1930.
Museum Rietberg
Visit an elegant art museum where you will see a vast collection of international art spanning numerous centuries, cultures and countries.
Lake Zurich
The area of Lake Zurich visible from Zurich itself is just the tip of the iceberg. You can spend days exploring it.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
Top hotels in District 2
Motel One Zürich
"Clean room, great location"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Glärnischhof by Trinity
"Location is top for the hotel. However, the customer experience is much to be improved when it comes to staff service. I would say that people in reception looked like we are disturbing them, and in the breakfast area, you could stay with the plates finished and nobody came to take them 4 or 5 ladies ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Youth Hostel Zurich
"The staff are very helpful and friendly, especially Diane and Jennifer 😊"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Locke Am Platz Zurich
"The little kitchette in the room was great. Lovely little hotel with great staff and excellent location, right outside a train station. Thoroughly recommend."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"Very clean room, gym, and sauna areas."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
ibis budget Zurich Airport
"Room was much smaller than I envisioned. Very tight fit for 3 adults. Breakfast was good but extra charge. Very close to airport but in a more industrial area."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in District 2
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 Bernard Jordan Gallery and Helvetia Square 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.
Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Markthalle im Viadukt.
