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.
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.
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.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
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
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Top hotels in Hottingen
The Dolder Grand
Check in supposed to be at 3 PM. We arrived around 3:30 PM and we received our second room after 5:00 pm.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Design Hotel Plattenhof
Great stay and friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
This hotel offers excellent accessibility to the airport, making travel effortless. The breakfast is satisfactory, and its convenient location is ideal for exploring the beautiful sights of Switzerland.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Room was spotless and contained everything we needed to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thermostat to control the temperature of the room was spot on too. 100% recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Great experience, staff are very efficient and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hottingen
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.
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.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
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.
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.
