District 8 Travel Guide

Zürich

A modern building with large glass windows reflecting trees and a clear sky.
A sailboat with a Swiss Nautical Academy logo on the sail, sailing on a body of water with a cloudy sky in the background.
A sunset over a calm body of water with two birds standing in the shallow water.
A water lily pond with a single red water lily among green lily pads.
A field of yellow flowers with dark centers, surrounded by green foliage.

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A lush garden with green lawns, trees, and two large glass greenhouses.

Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (102 reviews)
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
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Things to do

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

฿554
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

฿530
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

฿1,222
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
People walk down the streets of Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

฿3,179
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
city view in zurich

Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

฿2,163
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Small group with driver to Interlaken with driver guide

Interlaken Day trip from Zurich

฿2,404
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Interlaken Day trip from Zurich
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Top hotels in District 8

Opera Hotel Zurich

Opera Hotel Zurich

4 out of 5
Dufourstrasse 5 Zürich ZH
The price is ฿8,927 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿8,927
฿9,550 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (581 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Opera Hotel Zurich
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is ฿4,017 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,017
฿4,453 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"The check in process was easy. The hotel is in a great location, off the public tranportation line, close to a grocery store and a wonderful Italian restaurant next door. My room was clean, comfortable and had what I needed. The hotel offered a gym which was great. I definetly would stay again."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is ฿7,526 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿7,526
฿8,096 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,547 reviews)
"Fantastic location connected to the airport. Best place if you have an early flight to catch. Modern rooms with walk-in showers. I appreciated the Nespresso coffee maker. Excellent Italian restaurant at the location. Reserved but friendly staff that spoke English."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport

Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport

4 out of 5
Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8 Opfikon ZH
The price is ฿4,991 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿4,991
฿5,464 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,346 reviews)
"Excellent stay with super convenient shuttle service for early morning flights and getting to train for destination tourist spots. Incredibly comfortable, clean and friendly. Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
The price is ฿4,796 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,796
฿5,262 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room，breakfast and staff"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport

4 out of 5
Flughofstrasse 75 Ruemlang ZH
The price is ฿4,212 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,212
฿4,655 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruemlang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,358 reviews)
"No one answers the phone to arrange airport pick up."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Radisson Hotel Zurich Airport
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Where to stay in District 8

Find the best District 8 areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a café.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

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.

A river with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with towers.

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.

A sailboat on a lake with a clear sky and mountains in the background.
Photo by Juliana Alves
Open Photo by Juliana Alves

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.

District 8 Travel Guide