District 8 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 8
Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
Chinese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Zurichhorn Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zurichhorn Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Nordamerika Native Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nordamerika Native Museum during your trip to Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Villa Patumbah
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Villa Patumbah during your trip to Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Tram-Museum Zurich
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Tram-Museum Zurich in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Things to do
Heidi's World & Liechtenstein Day Trip
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in District 8
Opera Hotel Zurich
Was good. Breakfast was not included.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
A super nice hotel offering all what you need including a great gym
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Very nice
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Convenient location. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Excellent location, everything was in walking distance. Staff were very friendly professional and helpful. Monica provided us with an appropriate map and told us about walking routes, places of interest and restaurant recommendations.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Very close to the station and also to the shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
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.
Hottingen
Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
