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Altstadt Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 7-minute walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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Travelers find history and comfort at Altstadt Hotel in Old Town Zürich. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast to start the day, and the hotel garden offers a peaceful retreat. Visitors can easily walk to Bahnhofstrasse for shopping or ETH Zurich for architectural interest.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room amenity

Design Plus

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Cosy | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Cosy

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Design | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Design

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Attic Design | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Attic Design

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design with Rooftop Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Design with Rooftop Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kirchgasse 4, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • Grossmuenster - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zurich Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zürich Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Helmhaus Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Le Cèdre - Bellevue - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ViCAFE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Altstadt Hotel

Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
Consider a stay at Altstadt Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Altstadt Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (CHF 36 per day); discounts available
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 36 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Altstadt Bar

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 36 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 36.00 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number CHE-169.051.025

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Altstadt Hotel
Altstadt Hotel Zurich
Altstadt Zurich
Hotel Altstadt
Altstadt Zürich
Altstadt Hotel zürich
Altstadt Hotel Hotel
Altstadt Hotel Zürich
Altstadt Hotel Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is Altstadt Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 36 per night.

What time is check-in at Altstadt Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Altstadt Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Altstadt Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grossmuenster and Bahnhofstrasse. Helmhaus and Charles Tower are just steps away. Helmhaus Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bellevue Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

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Reviews

Altstadt Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 986 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 986 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 986 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 986 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 986 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Close to Christmas markets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic in the old town area, room was amazing with rooftop terrace with fantastic view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
helpful staff; great location, many local restaurants. easy walk to train station
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in easy. Giving us a late checkout. Room clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in old town, easy walk to the cathedral, shops, restaurants, Lake Zurich, right near a tram pick up spot, very convenient! I loved the little cafe on the first floor as well! Very nice place to stay in Zurich if you’re looking to enjoy the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little hotel in the center of historical Zurich.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the head of the lake as well as to the train station. Plenty of dining / food options near the hotel as well as the little bakery in the hotel entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fantastic breakfast, just a perfect boutique hotel. Frequent traveller to Zurich and we always stay at the Altstadt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, close to the Lemmat river and Old Town. Lots of walking options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Great location, close to transportation. Cons: pull out beds too soft and squeaking noise
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Fun breakfast and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first hotel in Switzerland. It was perfect. Staff was kind and friendly. Breakfast option cannot be beat! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the water, near many restaurants and shopping. Parking is a structure about 7 mins away with a bit of an incline. Bar inside nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and approachable. The key system was fun. Loved having access to an elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 1 night here and had a great experience. The location is amazing, walkable around the city and right near the bus stop. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Very small. Location great. Only problem were the pigeons outside our room. Cooing all night very loud. Was concerned one would come inside room since no screens. We were on third floor. Amenities ok. Did not have breakfast there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sidewalk patio for an afternoon beverage. Breakfast was continental and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TULLIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most interesting small boutique hotels in the world
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were able to provide a crib and it was in a great location with a lot to do around it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025