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
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.
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.
Hottingen Hotel Deals
The Dolder Grand
We stayed one night after we landed in Zurich before heading to another town and we LOVED the Dolder! Staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and spacious, and the spa was relaxing.
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Design Hotel Plattenhof
It was ok.
Reviewed on 2026/2/16
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 2026/2/22
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, tasty breakfast, easy check in, great location
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Hotel Scheuble
The room was clean and well appointed. The location was great for walking. There were lots of restaurants in the area. We got a late check out. Front desk staff was wonderful!
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
I loved the location of this hotel. It was walkable to restaurants, shops, and old town. The room was clean and they provided a lovely morning breakfast. The staff was friendly and always willing to answer any of our questions.
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Other neighborhoods 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.
