Altstetten Travel Guide
Zürich
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Popular places to visit
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant 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.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in Altstetten
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
clean room; friendly staff; modern hotel
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Mercure Zürich City
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Clean and convenient property.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Ça va pas terribles
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
The hotel was perfect. It was so cute and very different. The layout of the room was interesting. The only thing I think was kind of weird was that they gave us an option either to have one free drink or have the maid clean my room in the morning
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Everything about this stay was perfect. The staff helped us every day and were so kind. I will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstetten
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Letzigrund Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Starkart Urban Art 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.
Gewerbeschule
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 Markthalle im Viadukt.
Enge
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.
Unterstrass
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.
