Hottingen
Zürich
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
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theater scene 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.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Zürich Opera House
You can make plans for 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
Zurich Tour with Cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate + Optional FIFA Museum
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hottingen
Hotel Hottingen
Only an overnighter, but the staff were great and the rooms were spot on. Great value on the whole. Would be happy to stay here again. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
4 minutes from airport no need for shuttle. Clean room, beautiful hotel and friendly staff
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Great location to train station zurich hb
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Great
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Very convenient and centrally located by the train station. Reasonable price given the prices of hotels in Zurich. Staff was very helpful. Room OK, not luxury. Overall happy to have stayed here.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
The property was warm, the staff, friendly and clean.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hottingen
Hochschulen
While you're in Hochschulen, take in top sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
District 8
Travelers choose District 8 for its 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 catch 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 Zurichhorn Park 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
Old Town Zürich is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich Toy Museum. See more of Zürich by jumping on the metro at Paradeplatz Tram Stop or Rennweg Tram Stop.
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 the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
