Zoo
Hannover
Popular places to visit
Hannover Zoo
Watch animal feedings, see exciting shows and dine beside a rhino enclosure in one of Germany’s oldest and most fun zoos.
Hannover Fairground
During your trip, find out what's happening at Hannover Fairground, a top convention center in Hannover. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Lake Steinhuder
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Steinhuder during your travels in Steinhude. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Maschsee
Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.
Swiss Life Hall
A wide range of musicals, concerts and trade shows are held in this indoor arena in central Hannover, a venue praised for its acoustics.
Herrenhausen Gardens
Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.
Things to do
Self Guided The Hannover Syndicate City Escape Game
Tracking crime - when the city holds its breath
Hannover: New Town Hall exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Zoo
Congress Hotel Am Stadtpark
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Good airport location. But tired and could do with a revamp
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Grand Palace Hotel Hannover
Very close to the Central Station, very nice area a lot of restaurants and other possibilities around, night life etc. I loved the classic feel to it, spacious room, spotlessly clean, very good interaction with the staff and very welcoming and friendly; breakfast included, a very good choice; will ...
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
This hotel was great for our visit. It was convenient to walk from the train station and old town Hannover.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
DORMERO Hotel Hannover – Langenhagen Airport
Staff was friendly. Room was great for my one night stay. 12 min walk from S-bahn stop Langenhagen (Han) Mitte (two stops away from Airport).
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zoo
List
You might enjoy the bars while in List. Lister Platz is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Lister Platz U-Bahn or Pelikanstraße U-bahn to see more of the city.
Oststadt
The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Oststadt. Pavillon and Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Sedanstrasse-Lister Meile U-Bahn or Central U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Buchholz-Kleefeld
Buchholz-Kleefeld is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Medizinische Hochschule U-Bahn or Hannover Karl-Wiechert-Allee S-Bahn to explore sights like Eilenriede.
Bult
Well-liked for its parks and theaters, Bult is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Eilenriede and Landesbühne Hannover, and jump on the metro at Braunschweiger Platz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Gross Buchholz
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Gross Buchholz. Eilenriede is a notable sight, and you can get around town at In den Sieben Stücken U-Bahn or Paracelsusweg U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Südstadt-Bult
Noted for its museums and bars, there's plenty to explore in Südstadt-Bult. Top attractions like Maschsee and Sprengel Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn or Geibelstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
