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.
Tonhalle Zurich
You can enjoy a show at Tonhalle Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Mythenquai Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mythenquai Beach during your travels in Zürich? Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
Kongresshaus Zürich
Learn about the events happening in Kongresshaus Zürich during your trip to Zürich.
Zurich Aviary
Why not visit the animals who live at Zurich Aviary during your holiday in Zürich? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Heidi's World & Liechtenstein Day Trip
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in District 2
Motel One Zürich
Great location only 15mins walk from Zurich HB train station. Clean, safe and quiet hotel with good staff.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Glärnischhof by Trinity
This hotel is ideally located, within walking distance of most attractions; it is on a quiet street and it is quiet within the hotel. The breakfast has a good selection of foods- breads, cereals, eggs, etc. that are served buffet style. The staff is exceptionally helpful and speaks fluent English. ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Locke Am Platz Zurich
Breakfast was okay. Staff were very friendly, courteous and helpful. Excellent location. Rooms and property very clean.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Youth Hostel Zurich
I’m not going to take a star away bc of this, I dont think it is objective for what I am rating, but know that you’re not allowed to speak “at all” after 10:00pm I’m not sure how this is possible because it’s a freaking hostel. While you should be respectful people are coming and going! Someone checked ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
I did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Did not use this service
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 2
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.
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
District 8
Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.
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.
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.
