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Hottingen vs Witikon
Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side
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Witikon is CHF 718 cheaper per month for the 3-room comparison. Hottingen reaches Zurich HB 16 min faster. Witikon is 8 dB quieter.
Hottingen Witikon Rent (3-room) CHF 2'445 CHF 1'727 Safety 9/10 9.5/10 Noise 48 dB 40 dB Commute to HB 9 min 25 min Green space 7/10 9/10 Air quality 8/10 9.5/10 Schools per 10,000 8.8 5.7 Restaurants per 10,000 18 3 International residents 22% 15% Population 11'400 8'800
The verdict
Choose Hottingen if the commute to HB is 16 min shorter — more central and connected, there's a denser restaurant scene.
Choose Witikon if it's CHF 718 cheaper per month, it's noticeably quieter (40 vs 48 dB), it scores higher on safety (9.5 vs 9/10).
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