District 7 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 7
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in District 7
The Dolder Grand
We stayed one night after we landed in Zurich before heading to another town and we LOVED the Dolder! Staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and spacious, and the spa was relaxing.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Design Hotel Plattenhof
It was ok.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sorell Boutique-Hotel Zürichberg
Clean room and views were amazing
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
We had a short stay. We had only about 8 hours after traveling through 10 time zones before pur next flight and badly needed some sleep. We were assigned a room “with an upgrade”. The room’s toilet and shower did not function. We were promised an immediate repair, but after 15 minutes no one came. ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, tasty breakfast, easy check in, great location
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 7
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.
District 8
Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Zurichhorn Park and Chinese Garden are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop 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.
