District 8
Zürich
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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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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.
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 make plans for a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
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District 8 Hotel Deals
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
Very nice hotel though lacking in outside space and situated on a busy road. Convenient for the lake and close to Zurich old town.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Sorell Hotel Seefeld
The desk clerks were outstanding. I recall considerable help from Alysia (?), a young, beautiful woman with smokes and many answer. Also a curly dark haired young man who checked me in and Gerome, who guided me to good walking. My room was small and perfect. The breakfast was fine.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
citizenM Zürich
Excellent
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
WAS OK WE WERE NOT THERE VERY LONG
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
This hotel was in a great location, had terrific service, and the room was nice for two of us. It was near the train and near the water and Old Town. The staff were very helpful and nice. There was a bar and restaurant that looked good Altho we didn't eat there. We hiked zermatt and mt Rigi which ...
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Excellent loactaion if arriving via the airport late at night, or the night before an early morning departure from the airport when you don't want a hotel in the city.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
While you're in Hochschulen, take in top sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square, and hop on the metro to see more 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 catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
Old Town Zürich
Old Town Zürich is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumuenster. See more of Zürich by jumping on the metro at Paradeplatz Tram Stop or Rennweg Tram Stop.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
District 8
- Zurichhorn Park
- Tram-Museum Zurich
- Zoo Zurich
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria
- Swiss National Museum
- Zürich Opera House
- ETH Zurich
- Lindenhof
- Zurich Town Hall
- Kunsthaus Zurich
- Paradeplatz
- Uetliberg
- Alpamare Water Park
- Shopping Center Glatt
- Grossmuenster
- Fraumuenster
- Einsiedeln Abbey
- Ageri Lake
