Altstadt Hotel

3.0 star property

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A cobblestone street with outdoor seating and a hotel sign.
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Design with Rooftop Terrace | Balcony view
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$399
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

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Kirchgasse 4, Zürich, ZH, 8001
  • Place, Grossmuenster
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zurich Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Design Plus

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Cosy

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Attic Design

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design with Rooftop Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Zürich

Altstadt Hotel puts you in the heart of Zürich, within steps of Grossmuenster and Helmhaus. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .Altstadt Bar is open for breakfast. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Old Town Zürich hotel include Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium.

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
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ViCAFE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zunfthaus zum Rüden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Altstadt Hotel

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Altstadt Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Altstadt Hotel offers 25 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

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

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

  • Lift

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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 15 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number CHE-169.051.025

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
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Altstadt Zürich
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Altstadt Hotel?

Altstadt Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Altstadt Hotel?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Altstadt Hotel on 13 May 2026 start from AU$399, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Altstadt Hotel?

Yep, Altstadt Hotel has a covered self car park for CHF 36 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Altstadt Hotel?

The closest beach to Altstadt Hotel is Mythenquai Beach (1.9 km).

Does Altstadt Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests can't get enough of the buffet breakfast here! Served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Altstadt Hotel?

No, Altstadt Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Altstadt Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Altstadt Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario T.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Nice staff, we did required an extra night and they did everything possible to acomodate us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well located
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

YE IN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, very clean room, quiet and nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of it! An excellent value for the cost. Location, cleanliness, amenities, all excellent for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

tasha, New York

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and clean room. Well kept hotel. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, helpful staff, breakfast. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and staff were very helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maryellen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Beautiful view especially if you're lucky enough to have access to the rooftop terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect and friendly staff. Beds were very soft, but good size room for European standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Bear

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

10/10 Excellent

Tami

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

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia, Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza, Simi Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very recommend it,walking distance to almost everything! Lake, a lot of restaurants, churches etc etc Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with family
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

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with family
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

DAWN, Gilbert

Travelled with family
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