District 8
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.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this culturally rich 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
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne & Engelberg Alpine Village Day Trip
Top hotels in District 8
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
Clean, lovely bedding; amazing breakfast! Lovely location across the lake! Would come again!
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Room was clean, staff were great.
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was perfect and I would recommend this hotel for everyone.
Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Fantastic location. Very clean and comfortable room. Great morning breakfast. Had a lovely stay at this hotel!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Very clean room, great location, superb breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Feb, 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
It is a great property! Very helpful staff on check in and check out. Rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. And the Luscombe Silvaire hanging outside the window in the courtyard was the icing on the cake!
Reviewed on 28 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.
