See the best neighbourhoods and hotels in Zurich and find out where to stay in Zurich, Switzerland!
Zurich may not be the prettiest city in Switzerland but it is the country's largest city and air hub. Tourists from all over the world come to Zurich to discover it or to travel to other Swiss cities. That's why it's important to know where to stay in Zurich.
There are basically three areas to stay in Zurich:
Historic Centre;
The shores of Lake Zurich;
Outlying neighbourhoods.
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Below we show you the characteristics of these areas, with suggestions for quality hotels in Zurich for various budgets, including cheap hotels in Zurich. Check it out!
See the best neighbourhoods to stay in Zurich
Zurich's historic centre
The best place to stay in Zurich is in the centre, especially in the old town, known as the Altstadt. The centre is home to Zurich's main sights, such as beautiful old churches and must-see museums, as well as plenty of bars and restaurants.
The perfect location in the centre of Zurich is accompanied by expensive hotel rates, with few quality options for budget travellers, especially as Switzerland is an expensive country to stay in.
There are two hostel options in Zurich city centre for those who need to save money: the City Backpacker Biber has dormitory beds from CHF 35; and the Oldtown Hostel Otter has a double room with shared bathroom from CHF 115. These hostels are simple, so don't expect too much quality.
For those on a more flexible budget, there are several good value hotels in the centre of Zurich, like the ones shown below.
Hotel Arlette Beim Hauptbahnhof: double room. Rates from CHF 170 (Swiss francs). The Hotel Arlette Beim Hauptbahnhof is a hotel without luxury, but with good value for money. Its location means you can do almost everything on foot, whether it's going to the train station or seeing the sights of Zurich. Although it's not a sophisticated hotel, the service is highly praised. In the same location and price range is the Leoneck Swiss Hotel.
Hotel Bristol Zurich: double room. Rates from CHF 180. The Hotel Bristol Zurich is another good value hotel near the railway station. It's worth noting that the hotel is simple, with average-sized rooms.
Hotel St. Gotthard: double room. Rates from CHF 225. The Hotel St.Gotthard is very centrally located and very popular. The accommodation is nicely decorated and located in a historic building.
Hotel City Zürich: double room. Rates from CHF 250. For travellers looking for a quality hotel, the Hotel City Zürich is a good option. In addition to its excellent location, the accommodation is highly praised. In the same price range is the Best Western Plus Hotel Zürcherhof.
Hotel Glärnischhof: double room. Rates from CHF 300. The Hotel Glärnischhof is a well-known 4-star hotel in the city. Despite the hotel's undisputed quality, a more modern décor would be appropriate for the high daily rate.
The shores of Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich. Source: Wikimedia by Chris B.
Travellers on a flexible budget looking for hotels located in quieter areas of Zurich, but still close to the centre, have good options in the areas around Lake Zurich.
O Sorell Hotel Seefeld is a highly praised hotel in a residential neighbourhood close to the centre. With double rooms starting at CHF 220, the Sorell Hotel Seefeld stands out for the quality of its accommodation, as well as the ease of getting to the centre.
The Seegarten Swiss Quality Hotel stands out for the quality of its service and has a double room from CHF 250, with discreet and tastefully decorated accommodation.
For those looking for a well-located boutique hotel with modern rooms and good service, the Hotel NI-MO is a good option, with a double room from CHF 270.
Cheap hotels in Zurich - Neighbourhoods outside the centre
Zurich's western region. Source: Switzerland Tourism
Finding quality cheap hotels in Zurich is only possible outside the city centre. So, for many travellers, where to stay in Zurich is outside the centre.
Just a few kilometres away from the centre of Zurich can reduce the cost considerably. As public transport works perfectly, staying outside the centre doesn't hinder your trip.
See below for cheap hotels in Zurich that offer good value for money outside the city centre:
Swiss Star Guesthouse District 3: double room. Rates from CHF 90. Swiss Star Guesthouse District 3 is a simple accommodation, but located just a few kilometres from the centre.
Hotel St Georges: double room with shared bathroom. Rates from CHF 100. The Hotel St. Georges is very close to the centre of Zurich, with fairly traditional accommodation and a good location.
INSIDE FIVE - City Apartments: studio. Daily rates from CHF 120. INSIDE FIVE - City Apartments is good value for money, with well-equipped studios and flats just a few minutes from the train station. In the same price range and location is the ibis Zürich City West.
25hours Hotel Zürich West: double room. Daily rates from CHF 130. 25hours Hotel Zürich West is also located close to the train station and offers good accommodation, making it a good option for where to stay in Zurich.
See the map with the best hotels in Zurich
Check out the map for the location of all the hotels in Zurich mentioned in this post, as well as the location of the city's neighbourhoods.
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We hope these tips on where to stay in Zurich have helped you plan your trip
Have a good trip, Traveller!