The 7 Best Hotels Nearest to Zurich Central Station

The best hotels within 350 meters (5 minutes’ walk) of Zurich Hauptbahnhof, the main train station in Zurich, Switzerland.

Contents:

Best hotels near Zurich central station
- Best 3
- Top 7 table
FAQs
- Can I enter Zurich with a Schengen visa?
- Can I drink the tap water in Zurich?
- Where is the best place to stay in Zurich?
- Where is the best place to stay in Zurich with family?
- Are there good hostels in Zurich?
- What are the best airport hotels in Zurich?
- How long is the journey from Zurich HB to the Zurich airport?
- How far is Zurich to Geneva?
- How do you get from Zurich to Geneva by train?
- How do you get from Zurich to Grindelwald?
- How do you get from Zurich to Interlaken?
- How do you get from Zurich to London by plane?
- How do you get from Zurich to Lucerne?
- How do you get from Zurich to Milan?

Zurich Hauptbahnhof is the largest train station in Switzerland and the main railway station for Zurich. It welcomes trains from all over Switzerland, as well as those from neighbouring countries such as France, Italy, Germany, and Austria. It is also the central hub for Zurich’s S-Bahn network, which makes the area aroung Zurich Hbf a great base for exploring the city.

There are seven hotels with great ratings and reviews within 350 meters, or around 5 minutes’ walk, of the Zurich central train station. The top three, chosen based on their location and ratings, are described in more detail below. All seven are then summarized in the table that follows. All the hotels shortlisted below have a rating of at least 8/10 at Booking.com and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.

1. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

This 4-star hotel is just across Zurich Hbf (exit: Bahnhofstrasse) and offers single, double, twin, and triple rooms. Rooms with connecting doors are available. The Deluxe Junior Suite is barrier-free and handicap-accessible. Guests may store their luggage at the hotel’s storage room behind reception (1 free luggage storage per person). Breakfast starts at 6:30 AM daily; guests who need to leave earlier can arrange to have a BreakfastBox prepared consisting of a sandwich, a bottle of orange juice, an apple, a chocolate bar, and a bottle of mineral water. Children are welcome. Guests may bring pets, subject to additional charges. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at 270 – 310 CHF.

30 meters from Zurich central train station
9 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.5 / 5 at Google Reviews
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2. The Dufour, Suites & Rooms by Hotel Schweizerhof

This 5-star hotel is essentially a more luxurious (and more expensive) part of Hotel Schweizerhof. Accommodation options include double rooms, junior suites, suites, family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 adults, and superior family rooms that can sleep up to 6 guests. Children are welcome. Extra beds for guests 11 years old and younger are free, while those requested for guests 12 years old and above cost 90 CHF per person per night. Pets are allowed; charges may apply. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at 617 – 706 CHF.

30 meters from Zurich central train station
8.9 / 10 at Booking.com

3. Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich

This 4-star hotel has a variety of double rooms. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 4. Pets are not allowed. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at 153 – 273 CHF.

140 meters from Zurich central train station
8.4 / 10 at Booking.com, 4 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.4 / 5 at Google Reviews

Best hotels within 5 minutes’ walk from Zurich central train station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich	9 / 10	30 m	270 CHF
The Dufour, Suites & Rooms by Hotel Schweizerhof	8.9 / 10	30 m	617 CHF
Walhalla Hotel	8.4 / 10	85 m	130 CHF
Townhouse Boutique Hotel	8.3 / 10	95 m	156 CHF
Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich	8.4 / 10	140 m	153 CHF
Central Plaza Hotel	8.3 / 10	270 m	185 CHF
Garni Hotel Bristol Zurich	8.1 / 10	280 m	108 CHF

Related FAQs

Can I enter Zurich with a Schengen visa?

Yes, definitely. Switzerland, although not part of the EU, is one of the 26 Schengen states and thus one of the countries in which the Schengen visa is accepted.

Can I drink the tap water in Zurich?

Absolutely – the tap water all over Switzerland is safe to drink.

Where is the best place to stay in Zurich?

Among the 5-star hotels in Zurich, the ones that are particularly outstanding include Baur au Lac, which has its own private park and a Michelin-star restaurant; Storchen Zürich, a 650-year-old hotel that serves breakfast on a terrace overlooking the river; and La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich, a lakeside listed historic building with the most attentive staff.

Sorell Hotel St. Peter and Boutique Hotel Seidenhof are the standouts among Zurich’s 4-star hotels, as is B2 Boutique Hotel Zürich, a boutique hotel with a spa, hammam, pools, and a private library with 33,000 books.

And if you prefer more cozy accommodations, Good4Yew BnB has superb ratings and a seasonal outdoor pool, while Hotel Kindli, Hotel Florhof, and Signau House & Garden Boutique Hotel Zürich number among the best small hotels in Zurich.

Where is the best place to stay in Zurich with family?

Hotels and hostels in Zurich with rooms that can accommodate at least 4 guests include the following.

Alma Hotel has a family room, junior suite, and one-bedroom apartment, each of which can sleep four persons.
Altstadt Hotel’s “Design plus” room can accommodate four.
Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zürich has a family room food for four guests.
Boutique Hotel Helvetia has an apartment for four.
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg has a family room that’s good for four guests.
EMA House Hotel Suites has a variety of suites good for four to five guests.
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel has a family room with balcony that can sleep four and a suite apartment with balcony that can sleep eight.
Glärnischhof by TRINITY has a suite that can sleep five.
Greulich Design & Boutique Hotel’s living design loft can sleep four, while their two-bedroom apartment can sleep six.
Hotel Adler Zürich has a family room that can sleep four.
Hotel Bristol Zurich has a superior quadruple room.
Hotel Glockenhof Zürich has a family room for four.
Hotel Hottingen has a quadruple room.
Hotel Rössli has a two-bedroom penthouse apartment with terrace that can sleep four.
Oldtown Hostel Otter offers an apartment that can sleep four, in addition to dormitory rooms and a variety of private rooms.
Park Hyatt Zurich – City Center Luxury has a family room that can sleep six.
Storchen Zürich has a city family two-bedroom and riverside signature suite that can each accommodate four, as well as a city family two-bedroom suite that can sleep up to six guests.
The Dolder Grand has three types of suites that can accommodate four.
The Dufour has a family room for four persons and a superior family room for six persons.
Widder Hotel has a family suite that can accommodate four.
Zurich Youth Hostel has quadruple rooms with private or shared bathrooms.

To ensure quality, hotels/hostels need to have a rating of at least 8/10 at Booking.com or at least 4/5 at TripAdvisor and Google Reviews to be included in this shortlist.

Are there good hostels in Zurich?

Yes — Zurich Youth Hostel and Oldtown Hostel Otter.

Zurich Youth Hostel is rated 8.3/10 at Booking.com, 4/5 at TripAdvisor, and 4.3/5 at Google Reviews.

Oldtown Hostel Otter is rated 8.0/10 at Booking.com, 4/5 at TripAdvisor, and 4.1/5 at Google Reviews.

Both hostels have a mix of dormitory rooms and private rooms. For private rooms, Oldtown Hostel Otter has double and twin rooms, as well as an apartment for four, while Zurich Youth Hostel has single, double, and quadruple private rooms

What are the best airport hotels in Zurich?

The best airport hotels in Zurich are Capsule Hotel – Alpine Garden Zurich Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport, Hyatt Place Zurich Airport the Circle, Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Circle (the highest-rated among the ones in this list), and Leonardo Hotel Zurich Airport.

How long is the journey from Zurich HB to the Zurich airport?

The train journey between the main train station in Zurich (Zurich Hauptbahnhof, or Zürich HB) and the Zurich airport (Zürich Flughafen) takes only 10-12 minutes.

How far is Zurich to Geneva?

The distance between Zurich and Geneva is 260 km. By train, the journey takes less than 3 hours.

How do you get from Zurich to Geneva by train?

There are direct trains between Zurich (Zürich HB) and Geneva (Genève) twice every hour. Each journey takes from 2 hours and 43 minutes to 2 hours and 59 minutes. The safest way to book train tickets in Switzerland is right in the website of SBB, their national rail operator.

How do you get from Zurich to Grindelwald?

Getting to Grindelwald from Zurich by train involves two transfers but it’s fairly easy and only takes 2 hours and 37 minutes for the entire journey. From Zurich, you take a train to Bern, where you transfer to a train to Interlaken, where you then take a train to Grindelwald. You can book the entire journey and get information on platform numbers and other details at SBB.

How do you get from Zurich to Interlaken?

From Zurich, take a train to Bern, then transfer to a train to Interlaken. The entire journey takes 1 hour and 56 minutes.

It’s also possible to take a train from Zurich to Lucerne and then take a train from Lucerne to Interlaken. It’s a longer journey — a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes — but if you use the opportunity to do some quick sightseeing in Lucerne, that could make it worth your while.

How do you get from Zurich to London by plane?

EasyJet and British Airways both fly non-stop from Zurich to London. Flights take under 2 hours and cost as low as 34 CHF, with an average of 102-121 kg CO2 emissions per passenger.

How do you get from Zurich to Lucerne?

There are twice hourly direct trains from Zurich (Zürich HB) to Lucerne (Luzern). The journey takes between 41 to 50 minutes.

How do you get from Zurich to Milan?

There are direct hourly trains from Zurich (Zürich HB) to Milan (Milano Centrale). The journey takes 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.