District 5 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 5
Popular places to visit
Markthalle im Viadukt
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Markthalle im Viadukt during your trip to Zürich.
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.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this culturally rich 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.
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.
Things to do
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
Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Top hotels in District 5
easyHotel Zurich City Main Station
Basic. Easy check in. No coffee machine. Small bathroom. Great location.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Novotel Zurich City West
Muy bueno
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
ibis budget Zurich City West
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Montana Zürich
The hotel avoids the most expensive streets of Zürich, and offers a satisfying breakfast. The room and building are old and historic, but the showers are modern. Most shops are a few streets away, on the other side of the train station.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sheraton Zurich Hotel
The hotel is very poorly maintained and not worth the money.Tamam
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Renaissance Zürich Tower Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around District 5
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 Museum of Design.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
