District 8 Travel Guide

Zürich

A modern building with large glass windows reflecting trees and a clear sky.
A sailboat with a Swiss Nautical Academy logo on the sail, sailing on a body of water with a cloudy sky in the background.
A sunset over a calm body of water with two birds standing in the shallow water.
A water lily pond with a single red water lily among green lily pads.
A field of yellow flowers with dark centers, surrounded by green foliage.

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A lush garden with green lawns, trees, and two large glass greenhouses.

Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (102 reviews)
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
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Things to do

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

฿704
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

฿538
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

฿1,242
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
People walk down the streets of Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

฿3,408
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Swiss Finance Museum Admission Ticket

Swiss Finance Museum Admission Ticket

฿414
per adult
Swiss Finance Museum Admission Ticket
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿107
per traveller
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
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Top hotels in District 8

Opera Hotel Zurich

Opera Hotel Zurich

4 out of 5
Dufourstrasse 5 Zürich ZH
The price is ฿8,259 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿8,259
฿8,860 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (567 reviews)
"Centrally located within walking distance to most of city center attractions, restaurants and shopping. Perfect place to view and enjoy Lake Zurich."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Opera Hotel Zurich
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is ฿8,728 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿8,728
฿9,350 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,328 reviews)
"Excelente Hotel, llegada fácil en el mismo aeropuerto, súper cómodo y desayuno delicioso. El restaurante tiene excelente menú y la comida deliciosa."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,757 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,757
฿6,266 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Property is getting old so elevators small, rooms small with no bathroom privacy at all. Breakfast ridiculously expensive."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
St Gotthard Hotel

St Gotthard Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Bahnhofstrasse 87 Zürich ZH
The price is ฿12,873 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿12,873
฿13,652 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Simple hotel with everything you need. Right across the street from the main train station. So it is convenient and right on Bahnhofstraße with easy access to everything."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

St Gotthard Hotel
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,381 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,381
฿5,875 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,021 reviews)
"Good experience. Used as a base for one night before onward travel. Perfect for that"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
ibis budget Zurich Airport

ibis budget Zurich Airport

2 out of 5
Flughofstrasse 45 Opfikon
The price is ฿4,344 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿4,344
฿4,799 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,743 reviews)
"Helpful staff and convenient"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

ibis budget Zurich Airport
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Where to stay in District 8

Find the best District 8 areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a café.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

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.

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, outdoor seating at cafes, and flags.

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.

A garden with a pond, statues, and a building with columns.

District 2

Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Tonhalle Zurich while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

District 8 Travel Guide