Which family hotel is closest to the platforms in Zurich?

The Aparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center and the 25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse are both described as a short walk from the station. The 25hours has station views and loaner bikes, while the Adagio offers apartments with kitchens, which suits longer family stays.

Is there a budget family hotel near Zurich HB?

The Hotel Motel One Zürich is a budget-friendly hotel suitable for families, with contemporary rooms, some with balconies, and a stylish bar. The Trip Inn Zurich Hotel is another practical choice, tagged as kid-friendly and located near public transport links.

What can children do near Zurich Hauptbahnhof?

The Swiss National Museum stands right behind the station, and Bahnhofstrasse leads to Lake Zurich, where boats leave from the shore. Across the Limmat, the car-free lanes of Niederdorf are easy to explore, and trams from the station reach Zoo Zürich.

How do families reach the Uetliberg from the station?

The S-Bahn leaves from Zurich Hauptbahnhof and climbs to the Uetliberg, the hill above the city, in a short ride. From the top, a clear day brings views over Zurich, the lake and the Alps, a simple half-day outing with children.

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Family-Friendly Hotels near Zurich Hauptbahnhof

Q: Which hotels near the station include breakfast for families?

In our list, the Hotel Bristol, the Hotel Adler Zürich and the Hotel Marta all offer a free breakfast. The Hotel Marta, in a 1950s building in the old town near the main station, serves a complimentary breakfast buffet and has an on-site restaurant.

Zurich Hauptbahnhof stands at the top of Bahnhofstrasse, with the Swiss National Museum right behind it and Lake Zurich at the far end of the street, while the Limmat river leads to the old town of Niederdorf. Trams leave from the square in front of the station, and the S-Bahn climbs to the Uetliberg, the city's hill. The hotels on this page are the ones in our list that welcome families, from the Aparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center with kitchens to the Hotel Marta in the old town with a free breakfast buffet. I grouped them by what helps with children in an expensive city: kitchens, breakfast and short walks.

Zurich, while known for its financial prowess, also presents a charming and welcoming personality for families. It's a city that balances urban sophistication with natural beauty, offering numerous green spaces, lakeside activities, and cultural experiences suitable for all ages. The city's efficient infrastructure and safe environment make it an ideal destination for family travel. From exploring the historic Old Town to enjoying a boat ride on Lake Zurich, the city provides a relaxed yet engaging backdrop for creating lasting family memories.

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Kitchens and Breakfast in an Expensive City

Zurich is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, so a family stay here is often decided by two details: a kitchen and an included breakfast. Near Zurich Hauptbahnhof, several hotels in our list cover them: the Aparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center has kitchens a short walk from the station, and the Hotel Bristol, the Hotel Adler Zürich and the Hotel Marta all offer a free breakfast. From the station, trams and the S-Bahn reach the lake, the zoo and the Uetliberg, so a car is unnecessary with children.

A kitchen is the strongest saving for a family in Zurich, where eating out three times a day quickly adds up. The Aparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center, a short walk from Zurich HB, offers spacious accommodations with kitchens, plus a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center, and it is suitable for families. I would choose it for any stay of more than two nights with children, because shopping at the station's supermarkets and cooking a simple dinner changes both the budget and the evening rhythm. Ask for the largest apartment available if you travel as a family of four or more.

Included breakfast is the next best thing, and three hotels here offer it. The Hotel Bristol includes breakfast and caters to families, with a restaurant and parking options. The Hotel Adler Zürich has snug rooms and suites, a restaurant with a terrace and a free breakfast. The Hotel Marta, in a 1950s building in the old town near the main station, offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. My advice: compare these three on room size first, since rooms in central Zurich tend to be small, and an included breakfast only helps if everyone fits comfortably in the room.

For short stays, the station's immediate neighbours make arrivals easy. The 25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse is a short walk from the station, with station views, a fitness center and loaner bikes, useful for older children who like to ride along the river. The Hotel Motel One Zürich is a budget option suitable for families, with some rooms with balconies. The Trip Inn Zurich Hotel is tagged as kid-friendly and sits near public transport links. I would pick one of these for one or two nights between trains, when the priority is the walk from the platforms.

The station also opens the city to children within a short walk. The Swiss National Museum sits right behind the platforms, and Bahnhofstrasse leads straight down to Lake Zurich, where boats leave from the shore for trips on the water. Across the Limmat, the lanes of Niederdorf are car-free and easy to explore with a pushchair. The S-Bahn climbs from the station to the Uetliberg for views over the city and the Alps on a clear day, and trams reach Zoo Zürich. A family based near Zurich HB can mix these outings without a car, which I find is the easiest way to see the city.

A traveler's perspective
If I were coming to Zurich with children, I would book the Aparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center for its kitchens, a short walk from the station, or the Hotel Marta for its free breakfast in the old town. On the first afternoon, I would walk down Bahnhofstrasse to Lake Zurich, then visit the Swiss National Museum behind the station the next morning.

5.0Guest scoreFamily

Boutique-Hotel Herzkammer

Historic boutique stay with bright rooms and complimentary breakfast

Why guests love it
Boutique-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.

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Kitchens and Breakfast in an Expensive City

Boutique-Hotel Herzkammer

25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse

Hotel Adler Zürich

Hotel Motel One Zürich

Alexander Guesthouse

Hotel Arlette

Aparthotel Adagio Zurich City Center

Saint Georges Hotel

Sorell Stadthotel Rex Zürich

Hotel Bristol

Hotel Marta - 1950’s architecture in Zurich’s vibrant old town, near main station

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