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.
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.
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.
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
Amazing hotel! Everything inside is updated and feels like a new hotel. The staff is incredibly kind and courteous. Would definitely come back again.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Design Hotel Plattenhof
Staff was friendly and room was clean.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Hotel Hottingen
Very clean hotel, with a lovely size room with a wonderful layout for the guests. Coffee and tea in the room and having arrived from America and at hotel we were accommodated with our room at 10 in the morning and not asked to pay an early check in! American hotels could learn a thing or two ...
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was great.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean, modern room, helpful staff, fantastic location. Just only wish there was a mini fridge.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hotel Scheuble
The hotel felt small—a good thing. Breakfast was not included, but it was easier than trying to navigate somewhere. I’d stay again. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 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.
