Hotel Old Town - Zurich

3-star hotel in Zurich's pedestrian-only Old Town with on-site steakhouse and complimentary buffet breakfast

Location & Atmosphere

Hotel Old Town Zurich sits in the pedestrian-only historic center of Zurich, a 9-minute walk from the Swiss National Museum and 2300 ft from Kunsthaus Zurich. The Bahnhofstrasse shopping district is an 8-minute walk away, and the main train station is 10 minutes on foot. During Christmas and local events, the surrounding streets host a festive atmosphere with outdoor markets and street performers.

Dining

The on-site steakhouse restaurant serves steakhouse cuisine for lunch and dinner, with a menu including cuts like Wagyu and Chateaubriand served on hot stones. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily, featuring hot dishes, fresh fruit, and made-to-order coffee. The restaurant also provides special diet menus upon request and has outdoor seating overlooking Niederdorfstrasse.

Rooms

All rooms at Hotel Old Town Zurich are air-conditioned and come with private bathrooms, minibars, and parquet floors. Each room has a work desk and a TV. Superior Queen, Superior Double, and Executive room categories are available, with top-floor rooms offering quieter stays.

Services & Staff

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building and a lift to all floors. Multilingual reception staff speak German, English, and Turkish, and daily housekeeping is included. Guests are asked to use the back entrance after check-in; the restaurant entrance is for dining only.

Nearby Activities

Guests can reach Lake Zurich on foot in under 15 minutes for boating or ice-skating in winter. ETH Zurich is a 10-minute walk, and the Niederdorfstrasse restaurant row is directly outside the hotel. Scuba diving opportunities are available at nearby lake locations.

• Location: Pedestrian-only historic center, 10 min walk from Zurich HB
• Dining: On-site steakhouse with hot-stone steaks & complimentary buffet breakfast
• Rooms: Air-conditioned with minibar, parquet floors, and work desk
• Services: Multilingual staff (German, English, Turkish), free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping
• Atmosphere: Festive Christmas street markets and local events outside the hotel
• Nearby: 15 min walk to Lake Zurich for boating or ice-skating