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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.

Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy 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.

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.

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

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Top hotels in Altstetten

Mercure Zürich City
Great place
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
Excellent place to stay!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

THE FLAG Zürich
Clean room. Great staff specially June. Will check in again.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Awesome location and clean room. Friendly staff!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Staff were helpful and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Amazing Place to stay
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstetten

Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.

District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.

Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Markthalle im Viadukt.

Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Bernard Jordan Gallery and Kanzlei Flea Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.

Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
Altstetten
- Hallenbad Altstetten
- Letzigrund Stadium
- Zoo Zurich
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Swiss National Museum
- ETH Zurich
- Zurich Town Hall
- Lindenhof
- University of Zurich
- Uetliberg
- Paradeplatz
- Kunsthaus Zurich
- Shopping Center Glatt
- Halle 622
- FIFA Headquarters
- Fraumuenster
- Uetliberg Lookout Tower
- Rapperswil Castle
- Ageri Lake




