Altstetten Travel Guide

Zürich

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Photo by Dominik Gehl

Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

Zoo Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, a city and modern architecture

Bahnhofstrasse

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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.

Bahnhofstrasse
Swiss National Museum

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

Swiss National Museum
Zürich Opera House

Zürich Opera House

4/5(22 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof

Lindenhof

4/5(33 reviews)

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.

Lindenhof
Zurich Town Hall

Zurich Town Hall

4.5/5(46 reviews)

Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.

Zurich Town Hall

Things to do

Squid Game Virtual in Zurich

Squid Game Virtual in Zurich

฿1,833
per adult
Squid Game Virtual in Zurich
Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

฿1,385
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

฿2,199
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

฿55,629
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from ZÃ1⁄4rich

Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich

฿7,249
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

฿4,032
per adult
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
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Top hotels in Altstetten

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

4 out of 5
Buckhauserstrasse 36, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿5,414 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿5,414
฿5,903 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (711 reviews)
"Our family had a lovely stay at Placid Hotel in Zurich. The rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. We dined at the hotel restaurant and it was delicious. So was the breakfast in the morning. The staff was kind enough to explain how to use Zurich's public transportation, so we used the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
Mercure Zürich City

Mercure Zürich City

4 out of 5
Vulkanstrasse 108b, Zürich
The price is ฿5,570 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,570
฿6,063 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (539 reviews)
"Had a great experience here with my family! Staff was great and very helpful. Room was new and clean. Gym also had enough equipment for a quick workout. Thank you!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Mercure Zürich City
THE FLAG Zürich

THE FLAG Zürich

2 out of 5
Baslerstrasse 100, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿4,630 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,630
฿5,087 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (826 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and lovely staff.. the only one thing I didn’t like there was no AC in the room."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

THE FLAG Zürich
Hotel Spirgarten

Hotel Spirgarten

3 out of 5
Lindenplatz 5, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿5,618 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿5,618
฿6,113 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss National ...
7.8/10 Good! (250 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff on reception and in the restaurant. Close to public transport to explore Zurich."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel Spirgarten
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport, Kloten, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,172 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿7,172
฿7,726 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
"Easy to get to from Zurich Airport Train Station"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,829 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿7,829
฿8,409 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,274 reviews)
"Great hotel! Even though we got a small room, it was perfect."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstetten

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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.

Aussersihl
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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.

District 4
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Gewerbeschule

4/5(24 area reviews)

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 St. Josef Church.

Gewerbeschule
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Langstrasse

4/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Langstrasse
Museum Rietberg

Enge

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Enge
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Unterstrass

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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.

Unterstrass

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