Visit Altstetten
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
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Tour with Lake Cruise & Visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in Altstetten
Mercure Zürich City
Check in was very slow and inconvenient. It took us almost a hour in the lobby because there was a huge group of tourists that hadcome before us but even though there were two receptionists they were really slow and inefficient. They were really slow and scanned all our passports even the kids’ not ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
Hotel is located conveniently from the tram and close also to a small supermarket. Check in was quick and good lift access. Room was excellent, comfortable bed and a nice hot shower. Quiet, clean and warm.
Reviewed on 30 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
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Stuff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstetten
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.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Kanzlei Flea Market or Helvetia Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
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.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Kanzlei Flea Market 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.
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
Unterstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Unterstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Flussbad Oberer Letten, and catch the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
