Zürich District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Top hotels in Zürich District
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Great stay.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Staff where great and approachable when had issue they where quick to sort. Breakfast was very good and variety was excellent
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
We loved the hotel and would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Excellent location in Old Town. Very well kept hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
citizenM Zürich
Great stuff. Breakfast was good. Location was convenient.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Good room and good location
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zürich District
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 Museum of Design.
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.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
