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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Top hotels in Hottingen
betahouse Zürich
Interesting place - no staff, self check-in, clean and good facilities. The self checkin code to collect the key wad hidden in an email, whereas you are lead to believe it's on the 'guest web portal'. So took me a while to find the code in the relevant email on arrival. The check-in, including various ...
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
citizenM Zürich
Very nice contemporary hotel. Funky decor, friendly staff, very convenient location.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Simply an amazing hotel. Centrally located. They cater to any need you have.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
will definitely go back and recommend to friends
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Exceeded my expectations. I frequently stay at ZRH Airport hotel, but this was my first time staying at the Radisson Blu. All previous times I stayed at the Hyatt instead. I will come back to Radisson Blu next time! The large Hotel entry space is inviting, centered by an excellent Bar. Hotel is about ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
ibis budget Zurich Airport
We did not use the laundry or have breakfast here but it looked amazing!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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 Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
Hottingen
- Kulturama Museum of Mankind
- Letzigrund Stadium
- Zoo Zurich
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Swiss National Museum
- ETH Zurich
- Lindenhof
- Zurich Town Hall
- University of Zurich
- Kunsthaus Zurich
- Paradeplatz
- Uetliberg
- Alpamare Water Park
- Shopping Center Glatt
- Fraumuenster
- Ageri Lake
- Rapperswil Castle
- FIFA Headquarters
- Halle 622
