District 8 Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit District 8
Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Venture south of central Zurich to wander through a large green space filled with native and exotic plant species, ranging from edelweiss to carnivores.
Chinese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Zurichhorn Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zurichhorn Park, a lovely green space in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Museum Muehlerama
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum Muehlerama in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Tram-Museum Zurich
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Tram-Museum Zurich in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Villa Patumbah
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Villa Patumbah during your trip to Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Things to do
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
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 8
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Excellent location close to the airport.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault the location! A great stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly with questions we had about visiting the city and nearby tourist attractions. The supply of fresh water and snacks in the reception was also great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Super chic boutique! Great location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
Great service, good amenities to include an in room hot water kettle and super close to the airport so all you need to do is walk to security.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Clean rooms, great staff ..perfectly located!!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
