<p>Hollow structures have demonstrated significant potential as electrode materials of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) by shortening ion diffusion pathways, enhancing electrolyte penetration, and accommodating volume expansion. Despite these advantages, a systematic review on the design of hollow architectures for ZIBs remains lacking. This article provides a comprehensive overview of hollow-structured electrode materials for ZIBs, from synthetic strategies to applications. Starting with a brief overview of the advantages and challenges in ZIBs, the review then systematically covers a range of synthetic strategies, which include conventional hard-templating methods alongside recently developed approaches such as Ostwald ripening, ion-exchange, selective etching, thermally induced matter relocation, spray pyrolysis, and electrospinning, with a particular focus on the underlying formation mechanism of hollow microstructures. Further-more, the electrochemical performance of these materials in ZIBs is discussed, along with the mechanisms responsible for their enhanced behavior. Finally, future research directions and perspectives are proposed to guide the rational design of advanced hollow architectures for the next-generation ZIBs.</p>