Hotels in Zürich Hauptbahnhof
Zürich HB is really several stations stacked together. The main hall keeps terminus tracks 3 to 18, reached on the level from the street with no ticket gates, which makes it the easiest arrival with heavy bags. Long-distance trains also use the Löwenstrasse through platforms, 31 to 34, one level down by escalator or lift; S-Bahn trains run from Museumstrasse, 41 to 44, and the Uetliberg line from its own SZU platforms, 21 and 22, beneath Bahnhofplatz. For a first night I sleep south or north-east of the hall. Hotel Schweizerhof stands directly across Bahnhofplatz, and Hotel Arlette is about 260 metres away. Over the Bahnhofbrücke, Limmathof and Limmatblick on Limmatquai put the Niederdorf lanes at the door, at the cost of cobbles under your wheels. West of the tracks, around Europaallee and Langstrasse, 25hours Hotel Langstrasse sits in Kreis 4, the district that stays loud until late: right for nightlife, wrong for a 6 am train after a short sleep. Night trains shape arrivals too. ÖBB Nightjet services to Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin and Vienna leave in the evening, so luggage lockers matter: they are one level below the main hall, reached by the central escalators, and take contactless cards. A Migros supermarket in the Passage Bahnhofstrasse, two levels down, is the place to stock up before a late departure.
Hotels near Zürich Hauptbahnhof fall on four sides of the tracks, and the choice decides your evening more than the walk. South of the main hall, Bahnhofplatz leads onto Bahnhofstrasse; north-east, the Bahnhofbrücke crosses the Limmat into the Niederdorf old town; west, Kreis 4 around Langstrasse is the city's late-night district. I pick by the train: long-distance services use the main hall and the underground Löwenstrasse platforms, the S-Bahn runs from Museumstrasse.
Zürich Hauptbahnhof in numbers
5.0Guest scoreFamilyBoutique-Hotel Herzkammer
Historic boutique stay with bright rooms and complimentary breakfast
View hotel →Why guests love itBoutique-Hotel Herzkammer is set in a historic 14th-century building, which older children may find exciting. Rooms are bright, breakfast is included and Wi-Fi is free, so mornings are easy before heading out. Lindenhof, with its view over the old town and the Limmat, is a short walk away, and the Rennweg tram stop is close for getting around Zürich. The amenity list is short. A perfect score of 10 comes from only two reviews, so treat it with care.
4.7Guest scoreAparthotel / long stayHITrental Central Station Apartments
Serviced apartments near the main station with an on-site restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itHITrental Central Station Apartments offers serviced apartments a short walk from Zurich Main Station, which gives families more room than a standard hotel and an easy arrival by train. A restaurant is on site for evenings when nobody wants to go far. Public transport links reach the Swiss National Museum and Zurich Airport easily, useful with children and luggage. No other family facilities are listed, but the 9.4 score from 108 reviews is excellent, and I would book an apartment here.
4.7Guest scorePet friendlyRuby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG
Old-world charm with a movie lounge and a 24-hour bar
View hotel →Why guests love itRuby Mimi Hotel Zurich is a relaxed hotel a short walk from Bahnhofstrasse and the Lindenhof, the old hilltop square with views over the Limmat. The movie lounge gives families with older children an easy evening in, while the 24-hour bar is more for adults. Rooms have a classic feel, and some come with balconies. The property is accessible and pet-friendly, which helps with a pushchair or a dog, and the station area is easy to reach.
4.6Guest scoreParking25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse
Trendy boutique hotel with station views and loaner Minis
View hotel →Why guests love itLoaner Minis and bikes are the playful perk I would point families to at this trendy 25hours, along with station views that train-loving children enjoy. The atmosphere is kid-friendly, there is a Levantine restaurant and a cozy bar, a fitness center, and pets are welcome. Zurich Hauptbahnhof is a short walk away. The Langstrasse district around it is lively at night, so light sleepers should ask for a quieter room.
4.5Guest scorePet friendlyHotel Adler Zürich
Old-town hotel at Rosengasse 10, seven minutes on foot from Zurich HB, with breakfast from 6:30
View hotel →Why guests love itI would book the Adler for a family travelling by train who want the old town rather than a station block. Zurich HB is about seven minutes on foot, tram 4 stops 100 m away, and the hotel has three family room types, from the Family Room to the Grand Family Room and a combined family option. Breakfast from 6:30 helps with an early train, and the Swiss Chuchi downstairs, with its fondue, makes dinner easy with children. All rooms are air-conditioned. Guests in our data rate the hotel 9 out of 10 across 1,403 reviews. The limits: breakfast is charged separately unless your rate includes it, and the old town is car-free, so a taxi with heavy luggage drops you a short walk away.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyHotel Motel One Zürich
Contemporary rooms and a stylish bar in a budget-friendly Zurich hotel
View hotel →Why guests love itContemporary rooms, some with balconies, make Motel One Zurich a pleasant surprise for a budget hotel, and I find it a sensible pick for families watching costs in an expensive city. Air conditioning helps in summer, Wi-Fi is free, the stylish bar works for a quiet evening drink, and pets are welcome. There is no full restaurant, so plan family meals out. An 8.8 rating across more than 2,500 reviews is excellent for the category.
4.4Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hFred Hotel Hauptbahnhof | Self Check-in
Streamlined hotel with self check-in, parking, and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itFred Hotel Hauptbahnhof is a streamlined hotel near Zurich Hauptbahnhof with casual rooms, some with complimentary minibars. Self check-in means late train arrivals are no problem, which is a real help with tired children. A breakfast buffet and a restaurant are on site, parking is available and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 1,000 reviews, a strong score, so I would book it for the flexible arrival and the station location.
4.3Guest scoreParkingSaint Georges Hotel
Airy rooms, a welcoming lobby bar, and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itSaint Georges Hotel is a straightforward hotel with airy rooms and free Wi-Fi, a lobby bar with a lounge and a restaurant on site. It is described as family-friendly and pet-friendly, parking is available, and public transport is conveniently close, which keeps days out simple with children. Guests rate it 8.6 across more than 620 reviews, a strong score for an unfussy hotel, so I would book it for the practical setup and the airy rooms.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyHotel Arlette
Budget-friendly rooms with free breakfast near the Swiss National Museum
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Arlette is a down-to-earth two-star hotel with low-key rooms, a short walk from the Swiss National Museum. A complimentary continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi are included, and the hotel is described as pet-friendly and kid-friendly. The central position keeps the station and the old town within easy reach. Guests rate it 8.6 across more than 320 reviews, a strong score for a modest hotel, so I would book it for the free breakfast and the central location.
4.3Guest scoreParkingAlexander Guesthouse
Budget-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi near Zurich's Old Town
View hotel →Why guests love itAlexander Guesthouse is a budget two-star a short walk from Zurich's Old Town, which suits families who want to explore the lanes and the lakeshore on foot and keep costs down in an expensive city. Rooms are simple and clean, the property is smoke-free and kid-friendly, and free Wi-Fi helps plan train trips. Parking is available, rare this close to the centre. There is no restaurant on site, but the area has plenty of places to eat.
4.3Guest scoreParkingAparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center
Spacious aparthotel with kitchens, ideal for families and business stays
View hotel →Why guests love itAparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center suits families who need more room than a standard hotel offers: each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, useful for breakfasts and simple dinners. Zurich HB is a short walk away, so arrivals and day trips by train stay easy, and the Swiss National Museum is close by for a rainy morning. A restaurant and bar cover evenings out, the fitness center serves parents, pets are accepted and parking is on site.
4.2Guest scoreParkingSorell Stadthotel Rex Zürich
Modern rooms, on-site parking, and a summer terrace near the city centre
View hotel →Why guests love itSorell Stadthotel Rex Zürich is a modern three-star hotel with comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, a short public transport ride from the Swiss National Museum. Breakfast is included, on-site parking is available, and a bar and a summer drinks terrace are on site. It is described as family-friendly and pet-friendly. Guests rate it 8.4 across more than 510 reviews, a good score, so I would book it for the included breakfast and the terrace.
4.1Guest scoreParkingibis Styles Zurich City Center
Cool rooms with a sauna, fitness, bar, and restaurant in central Zurich
View hotel →Why guests love itibis Styles Zurich City Center is a sleek 3-star hotel in central Zurich that caters to families as well as business travellers. Its cool, modern rooms are a straightforward base, and the restaurant and bar make dinner easy after a day of sightseeing. Parents can relax in the sauna or the exercise room, parking and free Wi-Fi are available, and pets are accepted. More than 2,000 guests give it a score of 8.2, a good result for a central Zurich address.
4.1Guest scoreParkingHotel Bristol
Comfortable and straightforward hotel with free Wi-Fi and breakfast
View hotel →Why guests love itFree breakfast is the practical plus I would flag for families at Hotel Bristol, since it saves time and money every morning in Zurich. Rooms are comfortable and straightforward, Wi-Fi is free, there is a restaurant on site, and pets are welcome. Parking options are available if you arrive by car. The hotel caters to both families and business travelers, and an 8.2 rating across more than 1,200 reviews suggests a reliable, unfussy stay.
4.1Guest scorePet friendlyHotel Marta - 1950’s architecture in Zurich’s vibrant old town, near main station
Budget-friendly stay with free breakfast in Zurich's Old Town
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Marta is a budget-friendly two-star hotel in Zurich's Old Town, housed in a building with 1950s architecture, with simply furnished, pet-friendly rooms. Free Wi-Fi, a complimentary breakfast buffet and an on-site restaurant are included, and the main station and local attractions are within easy reach. Guests rate it 8.2 across about 600 reviews, a good score, so I would book it for the Old Town location and the included breakfast.
4.0Guest scorePet friendlyKrone Zurich | Pop Up Hotel
Modest rooms with a common lounge, pet-friendly and central
View hotel →Why guests love itKrone Zurich is a modest, central hotel I would consider for a family keeping costs and fuss low around the Old Town. The common lounge has a fridge, a kettle and a microwave, handy for children's snacks and simple suppers, and the on-site restaurant covers the rest. Pets are welcome. Rooms are simple rather than spacious, so I see it as a base for days out. The 8.0 rating across 313 reviews is fair.
4.0Guest scorePet friendlystattHotel - Hotel Zürich
Quaint rooms with vintage touches and a welcoming bar
View hotel →Why guests love itstattHotel is a casual Zürich hotel that describes itself as kid-friendly, which matters when you arrive at Hauptbahnhof with children and luggage. Some rooms have a kitchen, so breakfasts and simple dinners can stay in the room, and air conditioning helps on warm summer nights. Pets are welcome too, so the family dog can travel with you. The bar is for grown-ups at the end of the day. A guest score of 8.0 from 192 reviews suggests a pleasant, relaxed stay.
3.9Guest scorePet friendlyTrip Inn Zurich Hotel
Unfussy quarters with an Asian restaurant and free Wi-Fi
View hotel →Why guests love itTrip Inn Zurich Hotel is a relaxed, unfussy option that describes itself as kid-friendly and pet-friendly, so families travelling with a dog are welcome too. The on-site Asian restaurant is a convenient dinner after a day of sightseeing, when nobody wants to search for a table. Free Wi-Fi helps plan the next day's trains, and public transport nearby links the hotel with Zurich HB and the rest of the city. Rooms are simple and comfortable rather than spacious.
3.9Guest scoreParkingHotel Josef
Chic hotel with a rooftop terrace, yoga, and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Josef is a chic three-star hotel near Zurich Hauptbahnhof with stylish rooms, a rooftop terrace and yoga classes. A coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar are on site, and parking and pets are both available. It leans toward couples and adults who like design, though families are not excluded. Guests rate it 7.8 across about 390 reviews, a decent score, so I would book it for the rooftop terrace and the station proximity.
3.9Guest scorePet friendlyHotel Limmathof
Comfortable, pet-friendly, and budget-friendly with a dining room
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Limmathof is a straightforward two-star hotel one minute's walk from Zurich Central, with comfortable rooms, a dining room and free Wi-Fi. It is pet-friendly and budget-conscious, and the central position keeps transport simple for families with luggage. Guests rate it 7.8 across more than 530 reviews, a decent score for a modest hotel, so I would book it for the location and the price tier rather than for extras.
3.8Guest scorePet friendlyThe Henry Hotel
Pet-friendly hotel with air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi
View hotel →Why guests love itFor a family travelling with a dog or cat, The Henry Hotel is one of the simpler answers in Zurich: pets are accepted, and the rooms are air-conditioned, which matters in summer. Free Wi-Fi helps plan days out, and public transport connects the hotel with the Swiss National Museum and Zurich Airport. No pool, kids' club or family rooms are listed, so I see it as a practical base for a short city stay rather than a holiday hotel. It scores 7.6 from 248 reviews.
3.8Guest scorePet friendlyZurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind
Bright rooms, a stylish restaurant, and pet-friendly comfort near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itZurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind is a bright, modern hotel I would consider for a family arriving by train, as it is a short walk from Zurich's main station. It welcomes families and pets, Wi-Fi is free, and the restaurant and bar mean dinner can stay in the building after a long day. Dining options nearby add choice. The 7.6 rating across 590 reviews is fair, so I see it as a convenient base.
3.8Guest scorePet friendlyLimmatblick
River views, a welcoming bar, and pet-friendly rooms near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itLimmatblick is a casual 3-star hotel a short walk from the Central stop in Zurich, and it presents itself as a comfortable base for families and travellers with pets. Rooms are unfussy, the restaurant keeps meals simple, and the bar terrace with river views is a pleasant place to sit while children watch the Limmat flow by. The guest score of 7.6 from almost 500 reviews is fair rather than high, so I see it as a practical, well-placed option.
3.6Guest scoreParkingLeonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich
Stylish boutique hotel with a restaurant, bar, and fitness facilities
View hotel →Why guests love itLeonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich is a stylish 4-star boutique hotel with bright rooms and suites, and a suite gives families welcome extra space. The restaurant and bar make meals simple, and the furnished terrace is pleasant on a fine evening. A fitness center, parking and a pet-friendly policy add flexibility, and the hotel is well connected for exploring the city and reaching the airport. The guest score of 7.2 from about 1,200 reviews is decent rather than outstanding.
What to expect
- Terminus tracks 3 to 18 are level with the street, with no ticket gates
- Long-distance trains also use the underground Löwenstrasse platforms 31 to 34
- ÖBB Nightjet trains to Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin and Vienna leave in the evening
- Luggage lockers one level below the main hall take contactless cards
Local tips
- ✓The Uetliberg trains leave from their own SZU platforms 21 and 22 beneath Bahnhofplatz, not from the main hall: allow a few extra minutes to find them.
- ✓For platforms 31 to 34, take the escalators or lifts from the main hall; with a large case, the lifts save a struggle at rush hour.
- ✓Arriving late, use the Migros in the Passage Bahnhofstrasse, two levels below the concourse, for food once the cafes around Bahnhofplatz have closed.
- ✓Light sleepers should avoid the Langstrasse side of Kreis 4 and book south of the hall or across the Limmat in the Niederdorf.
FAQ
Which area is best for a hotel near Zürich Hauptbahnhof?
South of the main hall, around Bahnhofplatz and Bahnhofstrasse, gives the shortest walk with luggage; Hotel Schweizerhof is directly across the square. North-east over the Bahnhofbrücke, the Niederdorf old town suits a city break, with Limmathof and Limmatblick on Limmatquai. Kreis 4, west of the tracks around Langstrasse, is livelier and noisier at night.
Where are the luggage lockers at Zürich HB?
The lockers are one level below the main hall, reached by the escalators in the centre of the concourse, and they accept contactless credit and debit cards. They are the practical answer for a day between check-out and an evening Nightjet departure.
Which platforms do long-distance trains use at Zürich HB?
Many long-distance trains use the terminus tracks 3 to 18 in the main hall, which are level with the street. Through trains also use the underground Löwenstrasse platforms 31 to 34, reached by escalators and lifts. S-Bahn trains run from Museumstrasse, platforms 41 to 44.
Are there night trains from Zürich Hauptbahnhof?
Yes. ÖBB Nightjet trains leave Zürich HB in the evening for Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin and Vienna, among others. Departure times change with the timetable year, so look them up on the ÖBB site for your travel date and keep your bags in the station lockers until boarding.