Altstetten Travel Guide

Zürich

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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

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

฿1,213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿94
per traveller
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

฿521
per adult
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zürich: Swiss Finance Museum Admission Ticket

Swiss Finance Museum Admission Ticket

฿401
per adult
Swiss Finance Museum Admission Ticket
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

฿3,965
per adult
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise

Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise

฿881
per adult
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
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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 ฿5,051 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿5,051
฿5,528 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (765 reviews)
"Very pretty place, rooms at 9th floor give very nice view on the city and mountains."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
Mercure Zürich City

Mercure Zürich City

4 out of 5
Vulkanstrasse 108b, Zürich
The price is ฿4,294 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,294
฿4,742 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (572 reviews)
"It was a fine stay. New and comfortable rooms, nice bed. From the negatives: next to train way so there is noise until late night and from early morning, staff in the bar in the evening seemed to be overwhelmed and overworked despite only few customers - we had to wait at least 30 min just to get ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Mercure Zürich City
THE FLAG Zürich

THE FLAG Zürich

2 out of 5
Baslerstrasse 100, Zürich, ZH
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! (847 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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THE FLAG Zürich
Hotel Spirgarten

Hotel Spirgarten

3 out of 5
Lindenplatz 5, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿4,229 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿4,229
฿4,674 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 Bahnhofstrasse ...
8/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
"This hotel is outside of the city but the train transportation is across the street. The personal is very friendly. They offer parking for an additional fee."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Spirgarten
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116, Opfikon, Zurich
The price is ฿4,151 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿4,151
฿4,593 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (726 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is ฿5,625 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,625
฿6,123 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,080 reviews)
"What stood out for me in staying at CitizensM was the excellent, and very helpful staff. Rooms were very clean. My only minor complaint was the very small sink outside the shower and toilet. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

citizenM Zürich
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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 Markthalle im Viadukt.

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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