Hottingen Travel Guide
Zürich
Popular places to visit
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 vibrant area.
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.
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.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
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.
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 Hottingen
The Dolder Grand
"Top top"
Reviewed on 24 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
"Excellent for a one-night stay before flying out of Zurich airport. On the tram line so easy to access without a car"
Reviewed on 25 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 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 Polybahn Funicular. 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.
