Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof

Hotels
8.6 (2060 reviews)
Limmatstrasse 5 , Zürich , ch

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Small rooms
Basic breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Many reviews mentioned clean rooms, although some found the overall cleanliness standards to be basic.
Service
9.26
The staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.3
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location near the train station.
Room Quality
7.75
Some reviews indicated that rooms were small, with mixed experiences affecting perceptions.
Amenities
8.78
Solid amenities were noted, particularly coffee stations and luggage storage.
Value for Money
8.74
Fair value was noted with some aspects not meeting expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Breakfast received criticism for being basic and certain items poorly prepared.
Overall Experience
8.86
A generally positive experience, with some minor complaints, but overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:04

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Comforts
Located just 100 metres from Zurich Main Train Station, Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof offers free WiFi and en-suite rooms with satellite TV, air conditioning, and a safe. Start your day with a delicious breakfast and enjoy easy access to train connections to the airport every 10 to 15 minutes.

Nearby Amenities
Within a 5-minute walk, guests can find banks and a shopping centre, perfect for any last-minute needs or leisurely shopping.

Parking and Accessibility
For those arriving by car, a public parking garage (Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof) is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk away from the hotel.

Book your stay at Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof for a seamless blend of convenience and modern comfort.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZRH

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2060 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Claudio family_with_children ch
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Proche de la gare
Pros:

L emplacement proche de la gare

Cons:

L acces aux chambres et le bruit des couloirs et le prix par rapport aux prestations offertes

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Herrera solo_traveller ar
3
Cercano a la estación de trenes
Pros:

Solo su cercania a la estación de trenes

Cons:

Todo feo y basico y sin frigobar sin TV buena con posibilidad de streaming como otros hoteles

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Mailun extended_group cn
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Dganit couple il
10
Pros:

המיקום המרכזי מאוד, חמש דק מתחנת הרכבת אך עם זאת שקט. נקי, המיטה נוחה ארוחת בוקר מעולה

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Shirley family_with_children us
9
Worth the money paid
Pros:

BREAKFAST

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Marian solo_traveller ie
8
Great location
Pros:

Location is excellent, 5 min walk from train station and walkable to city centre also. Clean, spacious, great for a night or 2 stay.

Cons:

Breakfast options were only ok but this is due to personal preference more than anything. Would have liked more options of pancakes, waffles, etc and fruit options very limited.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller ch
8
Immer sehr gut Lage bei Hauptbahnhof
Pros:

Lage, unkomplziert, sauber

Cons:

Fehlende snack auswahl

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Sonia solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Piscina y gimnasio

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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shruthi solo_traveller ca
8
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Rowena family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Location

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Konrad solo_traveller ch
7
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Booth family_with_children us
7
You're paying to be near the train station, for better or worse.
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Peter couple za
9
Brilliant location, friendliest staff and so willing to assist us with anything we needed!
Pros:

Location and the staff were incredible

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
7
Great location
Pros:

great location near the station, the single plus room is sufficient in size for a solo traveller.
early check-in was great. the breakfast is not outstanding, but sufficient.
air condition works very well during the hot summer.

Cons:

No safe in the room. The key entry system is annoying, took sometimes couple of minutes to get the door opened via the phone app.
the walls are very thin, I got waken up do to some other person's iphone charger making a beeping noise in the adjacent room.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Fernanda family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The hotel was very flexible and supportive, allowing early check in and late check out when they were able, and to store luggage while we were out. Very welcoming always with a cold beverage or snack. We in part chose the hotel due to air conditioning availability as well as ability to accommodate 3 persons (junior suite) - and on both fronts it was perfect! Location near the train station very convenient for travel (we stayed the night before and the night after travel which was perfect; if we had been staying more days to visit Zurich perhaps we would have stayed more in the historic side of town).

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Kai solo_traveller cy
7
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לין מלשטיין solo_traveller il
9
Pros:

המיקום פשוט מעולה! ממש 2 דק הליכה מתחנת הרכבת. הצוות מקסים, מציעים עזרה, מגדילים ראש ונחמדים מאוד. החדר קומפקטי, יש בו כל מה שצריך, נקי ומדויק. אחזור שוב

Cons:

הכול היה מעולה

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children my
8
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Chiaojung extended_group tw
8
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Sofya family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The rooms and the whole hotel are pretty small, but this is the only downside. The breakfast was excellent, the location is right next to the train station and next to the tram station as well. There is a grocery store and a starbucks right next door.
The rooms have an excellent AC and are pretty quiet given the location.
Everything was clean and well organized. If we're in Zurich again, I'd stay here again.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee