Schwamendingen
Zürich
Visit Schwamendingen
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
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Schwamendingen
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
We had a short stay. We had only about 8 hours after traveling through 10 time zones before pur next flight and badly needed some sleep. We were assigned a room “with an upgrade”. The room’s toilet and shower did not function. We were promised an immediate repair, but after 15 minutes no one came. ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, tasty breakfast, easy check in, great location
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Hotel Scheuble
The staff was friendly and welcoming, the common area was updated with plenty of room to get work done. The room itself was spacious, the only issue I had was that I could hear people in the adjacent room while trying to fall asleep.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Staff was good. Rooms were small and very unconfirmable. Worth to add breakfast if you decide to say at this place.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
The room was spotless and so nice the location was second to none in the area and the restaurants surrounding the hotel are amazing! We had a great time over Carnival weekend and so many really interesting events happened right in the square out front our flight was cancelled last minute on Saturday ...
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Best hotel
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Schwamendingen
Oberstrass
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Oberstrass. Spend some time visiting top spots like Rigiblick Funicular, and catch the metro at Langmauerstrasse Tram Stop or Letzistrasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Oerlikon
Noted for its live music and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Unterstrass
Travelers choose Unterstrass for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schaffhauserplatz Tram Stop or Guggachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Flussbad Oberer Letten.
Hottingen
Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Zurich North
Noted for its live music and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zurich North. Top attractions like MFO-Park and Halle 622 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bad Allenmoos Tram Stop or Regensbergbrucke Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
