Hottingen
Zürich
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hottingen
The Dolder Grand
Spacious and clean room, nice staff. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Hotel is convenient and nice. However they no longer have a coffee machine in the room. Now you have to go to lobby and use a machine there and pay with credit card. In the past they had a The nespresso in the room for free.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
The hotel was great, close to the train station, shopping, restaurants. Our room was great, had a small balcony. The hotel is unique and onw of our favorites, will absolutely stay there again if we ever travel back to Zurich.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Upon arrival we were greeted and shown to our room. The room was a good size and very clean. The breakfast was excellent and included a freshly prepared omelette. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
I had a wonderful stay. The staff were amazing and super helpful. My room was clean and suitable for me. The shuttle service was prompt and an added bonus! I would highly recommend this hotel and would stay there again on future visits.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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.
