Altstetten Travel Guide
Zürich
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Lindenhof
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Top hotels in Altstetten
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
"The hotel was modern. Clean and cozy."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mercure Zürich City
"During our trip to Switzerland, we stayed twice in Mercure. Facilities are clean and crisp, perfect for our needs, and staff was friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended if you need a place close to Zurich without breaking the bank."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
THE FLAG Zürich
"Professional and very helpful. The rooms are very, comfortable beds and a wonderful breakfast. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate all day!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
LivingTown Lofts Zurich
"Everything was okay. A little bit of a issue getting into property. You really need to pay attention to the instructions. Can't really leave the window open because it gets noisy from neighbours (echos)"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"The location of the hotel is spectacular. Easy escaltor ride into the airport. The hotel itself is not bad. The rooms are very dark."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
ibis budget Zurich Airport
"Staff seemed pretty stressed and irritated but it may just have been a bad day. The rooms are tiny though and the pictures on the site seem to be taken to intentionally make it look bigger. It was fine for a cheap place near the airport but did feel mislead. I wish I hadn’t rushed to book the room ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Altstetten
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.
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.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
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.
