10 Best Hotels
Zurich’s Old Town follows the Limmat towards the lake, with Lindenhof above its lanes and Fraumünster’s stained glass beside the river. Kunsthaus and the National Museum anchor a substantial museum scene, while converted industrial buildings give other neighbourhoods a different character. Boats open up the lake, and Uetliberg offers a hilltop escape from the streets. Lindt Home of Chocolate sits farther along the shore in Kilchberg, a separate excursion from the central sights.
Baur au Lac
City centre, Switzerland
Baur au Lac brings a generous sense of space to central Zurich, with its private garden creating a distinctive buffer between the city and the lake. The historic hotel combines polished rooms with an established culture of hospitality, while Marguita and Baur’s give dining a contemporary dimension. It is especially appealing for travellers who value the rituals of a grand hotel: an unhurried breakfast, a carefully made drink and an elegant place to return after exploring.
Grand-hotel tradition beside a private garden
The Dolder Grand
Hottingen, Switzerland
The Dolder Grand makes a hotel stay feel like a retreat without leaving Zurich. Its hilltop setting combines a historic main building with striking modern wings, while art throughout the property gives the interiors an identity beyond conventional luxury. The extensive spa and ambitious dining provide ample reasons to spend time on site. Choose it for a trip that gives equal weight to the city’s cultural life and the pleasure of withdrawing from it.
Art and wellness above the city
Widder Hotel
Old Town, Switzerland
Widder turns a group of historic Old Town houses into a hotel of unusual individuality. Preserved architectural details sit alongside modern furniture and carefully considered contemporary comforts, giving each room a character that resists a standardised luxury formula. The restaurant and bar add considerable appeal, especially for guests who enjoy dining well without leaving their base. It suits travellers interested in Zurich’s layered history who also want the confidence of a polished, modern hotel experience.
Individual design within historic Old Town houses
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich
Old Town, Switzerland
Mandarin Oriental Savoy brings a fresh, refined design sensibility to one of Zurich’s most prominent historic hotel addresses. Its position on Paradeplatz places the stay within the city’s commercial and shopping heart, while rooms and public spaces provide a composed retreat from the streets outside. ORSINI adds ambitious Italian dining, and the rooftop bar offers another perspective on the surroundings. Choose it for central convenience paired with a carefully reworked grand-hotel setting.
Contemporary luxury on Paradeplatz
La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich
Seefeld, Switzerland
La Réserve Eden au Lac gives a historic lakeside hotel an unconventional new character through Philippe Starck’s design. Wood, leather and carefully selected objects suggest an imagined yacht club, creating rooms that feel richly textured rather than conventionally formal. Eden Kitchen & Bar and the rooftop La Muña extend the atmosphere into distinctive dining spaces. It is a compelling choice for travellers who want a hotel with a clear creative point of view and a close relationship to the waterfront.
Philippe Starck design beside the lake
Storchen Zürich
Old Town, Switzerland
Storchen places guests directly beside the Limmat in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town. Its historic setting and classic contemporary rooms make a particularly appealing base for walking between churches, shops and galleries, while the river remains part of the experience throughout the day. Dining and terrace spaces add to the pleasure of staying here. Choose it for a strong sense of arrival in Zurich itself, with the city’s everyday movement unfolding just beyond the hotel.
Old Town hospitality on the Limmat
Park Hyatt Zurich
Enge, Switzerland
Park Hyatt Zurich offers a calm, contemporary alternative to the city’s historic grand hotels. Generous rooms and a restrained palette of warm materials create an understated setting, supported by a full-service hotel operation and wellness facilities. Its central location makes it useful for combining business, shopping and cultural visits without making the accommodation feel purely functional. The appeal is strongest for travellers who prize space, consistency and modern comfort over ornamental detail or a highly theatrical design concept.
Spacious modern comfort in the centre
B2 Hotel Zürich
Enge, Switzerland
B 2 Hotel Zürich gives the former Hürlimann brewery a new life as an urban retreat. Industrial traces remain visible around contemporary rooms, while the book-lined Library Lounge supplies the hotel’s most memorable social space. The neighbouring public thermal baths and spa add another dimension to the stay, though their access arrangements are separate from simply booking a bedroom. It suits travellers who enjoy adaptive reuse and want a hotel that feels connected to the city’s working history.
Industrial heritage and a remarkable library lounge
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac
Seefeld, Switzerland
AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac combines a lakeside address with a lively interpretation of Art Deco design. Rooms balance historical references with modern comfort, and selected categories offer balconies or water views that make the setting especially rewarding. Studio Bellerive brings restaurant and bar life into the property, while the promenade outside encourages an easy rhythm of walking and pausing by the lake. It is a strong choice for a stylish stay with a less ceremonial atmosphere.
Art Deco style on the lakeside promenade
25hours Hotel Langstrasse
Langstrasse, Switzerland
25 hours Hotel Langstrasse embraces the energy of its urban surroundings through colourful interiors and a deliberately sociable atmosphere. Design details and an artist’s atelier give the hotel a creative personality, while NENI and the Cinchona Bar make food and drink central to the stay. The rooftop sauna offers a quieter counterpoint above the railway tracks. Choose it for an informal Zurich visit that values contemporary neighbourhood life as much as the traditional Old Town sights.
A sociable design hotel near Langstrasse