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.
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.
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
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich Tour with Cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate + Optional FIFA Museum
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hottingen
The Dolder Grand
Check in supposed to be at 3 PM. We arrived around 3:30 PM and we received our second room after 5:00 pm.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Design Hotel Plattenhof
Great stay and friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
I could check in early. Staff is always super friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Very good
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Room was spotless and contained everything we needed to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thermostat to control the temperature of the room was spot on too. 100% recommend staying here.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Thumbs up to this hotel. Very clean and comfy! Modern anc chic! Good for family and couples. Near lots of restaurants and supermarket.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 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 Predigerkirche. 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 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
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.
