Altstetten Travel Guide
Zürich
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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
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.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne & Engelberg Alpine Village Day Trip
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Altstetten
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. Very very friendly.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Mercure Zürich City
Everything was great. Hotel is big, clean, nice area around, close to the train station and the city center. Very friendly and welcoming staff at the front office, in the restaurants. Room is clean, spacios. The best SPA area. Amazing sauna, love the snow/ice bowl there to refresh after hot sauna. ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Every thing about this hotel is wonderful! The staff, the room bedding and the restaurant is really perfect
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Trendy hotel. Love hotel lobby and offerings
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Very clean room, great location, superb breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Great staff, well located, breakfast was excellent! Rooms super clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
