Top 16 Cool and Unusual Hotels in Zurich 2023

This luxurious lifestyle hotel has been dubbed the hottest new dining and nightlife destination in Switzerland, courtesy of its 7 award-winning restaurants, a rooftop nightclub, and a buzzing outdoor social pool.

Additionally, the hotel boasts 45 opulent suites and 42 suite-sized lifestyle rooms, all offering lush forest vistas, while seamlessly blending the best of Swiss hospitality with FIVE’s indulgent flair.

Overlooking the city centre from the stunning Uetliberg plateau, FIVE Zurich puts you a 10-minute drive to the attractions of downtown, and a complimentary shuttle is also provided.

The hotel’s top-notch service has contributed to its 5-star Superior rating, and its Design Specialisation recognition from the prestigious ‘Hotellerie Suisse’.

Sharing a nod to the magic of early Hollywood, the Ruby Mimi once housed one of Zurich’s first cinemas, however it has been shaped into a new era of international glamour by a unique style and spirit.

The 24-hour bar evokes the splendour of early film sets through its rich velvet and Art Nouveau hues, as well as its vintage cameras, lighting, and costumes.

This beautifully contrasts its thoroughly modern menu, leaving nothing to be desired. A bespoke Lean Luxury style suffuses the guestrooms, which are adorned with warm wood panelling and muted colours, and boast a large bed, a rain shower, and fluffy towels.

Geared to a cool, trendy and young market, this modish hotel offers a completely new angle to explore Zurich.

With views over the railway, and an analogue-inspired aesthetic, a step into 25 hours Hotel Langstrasse is like entering a zany fashion event, with many bespoke decorations dangling from ceilings and model boats arranged around the front desk.

A multitude of lounging nooks are dotted around the property, including the fireplace in the living room, the people-watching terrace, and the in-house atelier, which offers a chance to watch up-and-coming artists at work.

Here, you can train spot from the panoramic sauna, browse hotel-branded merch in the small shop, and hire bikes to explore the surrounding metropolis.

Located in a striking black cube in the trendy industrial district, 25hours Zürich West delights with a kaleidoscopic color palette, playful design details, and zany wall illustrations, constituting an elegant 1970s-meets-contemporary interior vibe.

Its quirky furniture complements the greenery and the arty light installations, paying homage to the joyful style of designer Alfredo Häberli. At the property, you can take advantage of rental bikes, and take a tour through the picturesque neighborhoods with a tour map specially curated by cycling pros.

The jaunty good looks of 25 hours are woven into the 126 guestrooms, which are filled with wooden flooring, pendulum lights, and idiosyncratic artwork.

Offering a home-from-home for globetrotters and city breakers, this vibrant haven is the ultimate blend of comfort and contemporary design, and is located just a short stroll away from the picturesque Old Town and Lake Zürich.

Dating back more than a century, the Seidenhof’s reputation as a popular melting pot owes to its carefully chosen details which reflect the historical importance of the silk trade in Zurich.

The on-site restaurant offers a sumptuous breakfast buffet showcasing regional specialties, as well as seasonal dishes cooked over an open fire. The adjacent restaurant, Enja, is one of the city’s hottest addresses for innovative cuisine, and is a favourite for visitors and locals alike.

Finding a blissful romantic retreat in the heart of Zurich does not have to be difficult. This 4-star hotel exudes comfort and elegance in the backdrop of a breathtaking cityscape view, while Lake Zurich and the Alps are also framed by large windows.

Harmonious colours and lavish designer furniture of fine natural materials constitute the 46 guestrooms, while the 9 suites boast additional extras from a fireplace to a jacuzzi to a round balcony.

The hotel consists of various extensions from different eras, which include a handful of restoration rooms such as the winter garden, the Maiensäss, the Mirasol, and the panorama terrace.

Perched above Zurich, B2 is an industrial chic hotel embellished with a hip, edgy aesthetic offset by oak fittings and warm colours.

The hotel is housed in an 1878-built former brewery, and welcomes you to a lobby adorned with deep armchairs, a flickering water vapour fire, and an open-plan library.

Here, a clever interplay between design and heritage prevails, with chandeliers made of dangling Hürlimann beer bottles, archive photos of brewers at work, and a geometric concrete-and-glass tunnel.

The on-site spa is fed by a mineral spring, and rather innovatively boasts a low-lit network of caverns set with wood-panelled baths which to the naked eye, appear like barrels.

Radiating luxury without being too formal, here we have the newest addition to the ‘La Réserve’ Hotels group, joining the sister properties in Paris and Geneva.

This lakeside Belle- Époque gem has been reinvented in reminiscence of the hull of a boat, embellished with exposed red bricks and dramatic pieces of black-and-white Belle Tigre marble.

Wooden canoes dangle from the ceilings of the original dome, and watercolours and oil paintings cover the sloping walls, characterizing a designer take on a Harbour Master’s office.

Next to the rooms, illuminated photographs of numbered yacht sails hang, inviting you to a tasteful night of requiescence.

Modern chic meets urban elegance at this stunning city oasis, nestled in the heart of Zurich’s historical centre. Inspiring you to get pleasantly lost in the charming surrounds, this location is both enviable and charismatic.

As you return from your quaint urban adventures, you can relax and unwind in the hotel’s communal places, where an open-air ambiance is eloquently designed to provide a graceful, explorative vigour.

The interior is embellished with a boutique style, and enclosed by full-length windows offering sweeping city views. Each room is dressed in bright hues and comfy furnishings, and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The hotel also features the French restaurant Brasserie Louis, the historic Tina bar, and a large library with expansive Old Town views, topped by a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Bringing a vision of wellness to the city of Zurich, Aja is designed to not just promote a good rest, but to make you feel good all round.

With this in mind, a blissful wellness area with rooftop terrace, a variety of saunas, a 24-hour fitness centre, and exceptional culinary delights are provided.

Your sleep will be surrounded by charming city views and plush linens, as you prepare for an action-packed day in this vibrant metropolis. Besides a regional breakfast buffet, you can savour a delicious lunch and an à la carte dinner, where an eclectic mix of culinary options are presented in beautiful courses.

Towering over trendy Zurich-West, this functional four-star business hotel is draped in a quaint aesthetic, and benefits both from soaring views and a serene sense of quietude.

Living up to the hotel’s name, the long silent corridors are lent a soothing ambiance by a palette of dove grey and oak, leading to communal areas adorned with soft lighting and comfy egg chairs.

At Placid Hotel, full-height windows allow birds-eye city views, while an open-ceilinged space on the 11th  floor invites you to embrace fresh air under the stars at night. The guestrooms are clad in hand-painted tiles in peacock and China blue, and given a sense of space by custom-made furnishings.

The bright interiors of Montmartre set the tone for a blissful city break experience, adding an elegant charm to an adventure-laden vacation.

Each element has been thoughtfully appointed, and the smooth fusion of soft wooden hues and plus white seating areas evokes both glamour and sophistication.

All units are equipped with a lounge area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and cosy bedding, while invigorating an urban flair through private balconies overlooking the quaint neighbourhood’s streets.

The property is located within 300-metres of Bahnhofstrasse and less than 1 km from Zurich Opera House, meaning once you step out of the Montmartre you are truly in the thick of it all.

Peacefully located above the rooftops of Zurich, Sorell Hotel is girdled by forest and meadows, and greets guests with a personalized service.

This architectural masterpiece blends a 1900 building and a modern, wood-clad annex building, respecting the characteristic properties of two different eras. It offers a restaurant, a bar, seminar rooms, and a large terrace, as well as stunning guestrooms where functionality meets restrained, warm colours.

The result is a cosy, elegant atmosphere designed to make you feel at ease. Rooms are bedecked with a fresh Nespresso coffee machine, and comfortable box spring beds, treating you to soothing moments of downtime.

This centuries-old establishment melds polished design-led aesthetics with traditional hospitality, perched enviably on a riverside pier in central Zurich.

Enhancing its exclusive setting with a jazz-filled waterside bar, Storchen’s gentrified heritage is cloaked in the luxe of a multi-million-dollar renovation. Colossal vases, marble flooring, and vivid hues evoke an air of elegance, permeating the many charming nooks with a subtle Art Nouveau flair.

A distinctive swagger is lent to the background of bleached pine and cream carpets, through stylized metal and glass lamps, teal velvet armchairs, and arty wallpaper. Many of the 66 guestrooms overlook the Limmat river, while others cower beneath Europe’s largest clock face on St. Peter’s Church.

At Townhouse Boutique Hotel, a distinctive style is created through a contemporary mix of colours and materials, emanating a balance of old and new.

The result is a unique welcome to one of Europe’s most charming cities, which can be fully explored with a peaceful walk from the property. 

Furnished in the style of an English townhouse, this opulent boutique boasts 23 guestrooms, 3 spacious junior suites, and a stunning Restaurant & Bar. Exceeding guests’ expectations with unrivalled personal service, here you can revel in a carefree and warm atmosphere, and enjoy the convenience of home comforts whether you’re here on business or leisure.

The perfect spot for individual city explorers in search of something ‘different’, Pension fürDich is set at the top floor of a family-run café in the immediate vicinity of the Bäckeranlage park.

With 26 individually furnished rooms, the hotel caters to the budget-conscious traveller, and graces the in-room experience with modern décor and state-of-the-art amenities.

The hotel offers a range of culinary delights, serving exquisite cuisine from breakfast to dinner, with brunch and bakery options in between.

Further top-notch offerings include a garden oasis which invites you to linger with beer and a barbeque and a charming bar space which offers an extensive array of crafted beverages.