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 family-friendly 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.
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 family-friendly area.
Pavillon Le Corbusier
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Pavillon Le Corbusier during your travels in Zürich.
Foundation E. G. Buehrle Collection
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Foundation E. G. Buehrle Collection in Zürich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Top hotels in District 8
Opera Hotel Zurich
"Céntrico pero las habitaciones son pequeñas y todo se ve antiguo, menos el lobby."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"Very convenient to airport."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Good connection from the train station on Bus 46."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"The bar is open 24 hrs. Hotel has a movie theater. The room light circuit is difficult to figure out. Activated by the room key turns all the lights on, but can't turn them off when you want to sleep. Strange"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
ibis budget Zurich Airport
"Fast and efficient check in process. location was great, nearby tram station. clean rooms and toilet. Friendly and helpful staff in the restaurant. Good breakfast with varieties of options available. will visit again"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
"The hotel is modern and in a good location near the airport. The rooms were well appointed and clean, with a comfortable bed. However, we were disappointed with the restaurant when we ate dinner. I had the soup and salad, which were tasty and fresh. My husband ordered the pork schnitzel. The advertisement ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 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.
