Best Western Plus Hotel Zürcherhof

Best Western Plus Hotel Zürcherhof Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to the Best Western Plus Hotel Zürcherhof, you get that immediate sense that Zurich just does things properly. It’s a three-star hotel, sure, but it carries itself with a quiet confidence that you don’t always find at this price point. The building fits right into the neighborhood — that classic Swiss urban architecture that somehow manages to feel both solid and welcoming at the same time. You step inside and it’s clean, calm, and genuinely well put together.

Location & Neighborhood

Honestly, the location here is something else. Zähringerstrasse puts you right in the heart of Zurich’s old town, which means the Grossmünster, the Limmat riverbanks, and the Niederdorf quarter are all just a short walk away. I mean, you can be sitting at a riverside café within ten minutes of dropping your bags — that’s not nothing. The area has a real lived-in feel too, with local bakeries and bookshops alongside the tourist spots, so it never feels like you’re stuck in a bubble.

The Rooms

The rooms are compact — this is central Zurich, so you’re not expecting a sprawling suite — but they’re thoughtfully arranged and genuinely comfortable. Everything feels maintained and considered, which matters more than square footage when you’re actually trying to sleep after a long travel day. The beds are good, the linens are crisp, and there’s enough storage to actually unpack without living out of your suitcase. It’s the kind of room that doesn’t get in your way.

A Good Base for Couples

Couples seem to particularly love this place, and honestly, it makes sense. There’s something about the combination of the central location and the relaxed, unfussy atmosphere that works really well for a trip for two. You’re close enough to everything — the lake, the old town, the shopping on Bahnhofstrasse — that you can just wander and see where the day takes you. No need to plan obsessively or figure out transport, which is sort of the whole point of a city break. The hotel has a rating of 8.5, and you can feel why when you’re actually there.

Why Guests Love It

What keeps people coming back to the Zürcherhof, I think, is that it doesn’t try to be something it isn’t. It’s a well-run, well-located three-star hotel in one of Europe’s most expensive cities, and it delivers on what it promises without any fuss. The staff tend to be helpful in that efficient, no-nonsense Swiss way — they’re not going to overwhelm you with small talk, but they’ll sort things out when you need them to. If you’re visiting Zurich and want to actually be in Zurich — not stuck on the outskirts watching the city from a distance — this is a genuinely smart choice.

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Reviews of Best Western Plus Hotel Zürcherhof

• Highly recommend this hotel if you are looking to spend a few days in Zurich – Raquibul from Bangladesh (9/10)

  Great location with everything within a short walking distance. The staff were friendly and helpful beyond measure and were proactive in making our stay comfortable. The front desk even managed our sight seeing excursions when the tour operator was not able to provide satisfactory explanations and information about services.

• Excellent location for Zurich city centre and good value for money in an expensive city. – Sandra from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Helpful efficient staff. Free drinks, ice cream, cookies etc was a very nice touch and appreciated.

• Very Good – Karen from Ireland (8/10)

  Good location.
  Safety deposit box didn’t work when we got there. But it was repliced 2 days later

• It was a fabulous few days spent in Zurich – Sue from United States of America (9/10)

  Central location and clean

• Great stay -tasty breakfast – good location – Robin from United States of America (9/10)

  Excellent location, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, bottled water was free, mini-bar in room included

• It was an okay stay. – Alyanna from United States of America (7/10)

  Good location and good breakfast

• Clean , Tidy room , good value for money , staff helpful and obliging , little extas made the stay extra special ! – Rachel from New Zealand (8/10)

  Room clean and convenient , reception staff very helpful, extras – free minibar and breakfast was amazing

• Exceptional – Barry from United States of America (9/10)

  Great location! Very nice and helpful staff, and great breakfast!

• Wonderful – Nicole from Israel (9/10)

  The staff was so helpful and generous! Will be happy to advise it to our friends!

• Good breakfast on the edge of old town – Devon from United States of America (7/10)

  The property was right on the edge of old town and easy to access restaurants and was also just a couple blocks from the train station. The staff were very nice and the breakfast was very good. They also had free ice cream and bottles of water for guests.

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