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 family-friendly 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.
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.
Foundation E. G. Buehrle Collection
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Foundation E. G. Buehrle Collection in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Museum Bellerive
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum Bellerive during your trip to Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich

Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Top hotels in District 8

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Beautiful set up, my young boys were so happy to see their beds set up waiting upon arrival. Very thoughtful for a family traveling and staying at Zurich Airport due to flight cancellation. Thank you.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
The hotel was okay but quite pricey for the facilities and room. We were not aware that the bed would be on a raised platform - whilst not a problem for us, it might be for others if unaware. The room was very hot at night with no way to control the temperature other than opening the window. Check-in ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Scheuble
The staff was friendly and welcoming, the common area was updated with plenty of room to get work done. The room itself was spacious, the only issue I had was that I could hear people in the adjacent room while trying to fall asleep.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Staff was good. Rooms were small and very unconfirmable. Worth to add breakfast if you decide to say at this place.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Very nice hotel, very clean, great locarion
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
The property was warm, the staff, friendly and clean.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 Museum Bellerive 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.

