Hirslanden vs Hottingen

Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side

Quick answer
Hirslanden is CHF 393 cheaper per month for the 3-room comparison. Hottingen reaches Zurich HB 2 min faster. Hirslanden is 3 dB quieter.
HirslandenHottingen
Rent (3-room)CHF 2'052CHF 2'445
Safety9/109/10
Noise45 dB48 dB
Commute to HB11 min9 min
Green space7.5/107/10
Air quality8/108/10
Schools per 10,0008.28.8
Restaurants per 10,000818
International residents20%22%
Population8'50011'400
The verdict
Choose Hirslanden if it's CHF 393 cheaper per month.
Choose Hottingen if there's a denser restaurant scene.
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These are neighborhood-level comparison values, not address-level facts. Rent is based on the Mietpreiserhebung 2024; some values are derived estimates or modelled scores. Read the methodology and limitations.