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.
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.
Things to do
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in Hottingen
The Dolder Grand
I despise these surveys. Ghastly box-ticking exercises that waste both my time and my ability to live. The Dolder, however, is worthy of the highest praise. The staff are delightful, the rooms commodious and the breakfast? I have just received another letter asking whether or not I, like some pathetic ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Did not have breakfast at the hotel, too expensive
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Our room is clean and comfortable. I appreciate the thoughtful design which allow for good storage. The location is perfect as it is so close to public transport access. It is also close to a shopping area and restaurants
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
citizenM Zürich
clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Clean room. Excellent breakfast. Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Scheuble
I was lucky and got upgraded to one of the suits. It was big for european standard. Room excellent clean bed very comfortable. Easy walk to main train station, I need to catch a flight the next days. Several restaurants around the hotel. very convenience.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 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 Pavillon Le Corbusier and Chinese Garden 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.
