PLATZHIRSCH ZÜRICH - Downtown Boutique Hotel & Sushi Lounge

Hotels
8.6 (622 reviews)
Spitalgasse 3 , Zürich , CH

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Some concerns about cleanliness were mentioned, indicating that it needs improvement.
Service
9.46
Guests praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.5
The hotel's location in central Zurich received high praise for its accessibility.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms described as small and basic for the price, but comfortable.
Amenities
8.48
Basic amenities available, with room for improvement in offerings.
Value for Money
7.94
There were comments regarding the pricing being not aligned with quality.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Breakfast options were mentioned as limited, quality was adequate but not impressive.
Overall Experience
8.96
Overall good experience, with many positive remarks about stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:55

Property Description

Historic Building with Modern Touches
The Hotel Platzhirsch seamlessly blends history with modernity, offering stylishly furnished rooms in a renovated historic building located in the central Niederdorf quarter.

Comfortable and Convenient Amenities
Each room features a parquet floor, flat-screen satellite TV, and the convenience of laundry services. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the building and indulge in a variety of coffee specialties and drinks at the elegant bar.

Prime Location with Easy Access
Nestled in a quiet area, the hotel is just a short walk from Zürich Main Station and the next tram stop. With Zurich University and ETH Zürich within a 5-minute walk, Hotel Platzhirsch offers both tranquility and accessibility for a memorable stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at Hotel Platzhirsch!

Important information:

Please note that a late check-in after 24:00 is not possible.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZRH

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 622 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.96
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Moir • couple • au
9
Lovely quirky hotel with excellent service. Something a little different which is nice
Pros:

This is a very cute boutique hotel which is brilliantly located and the staff were wonderful. A little tricky to find but once you have worked that out it is literally a 7 minute walk to the main station. Heaps of restaurants close by.

Cons:

Nothing, perfect.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrzej • couple • pl
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed
Pros:

Good location
Didn't have breakfast

Cons:

Small room and even smaller bathrom

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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ANA MARIA • couple • ar
10
Excelente estadía, super confortable!
Pros:

Ubicación excelente, instalaciones cómodas y con detalles muy buenos, té café, frigobar, pava eléctrica, batas, etc La atención del personal es para destacar! buenísimo todo!!!! volveremos!

Cons:

nada

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location: Excellent location, in the heart of the old town.
Staff: Very friendly.
Room: Although not big, it was comfortable. Despite having several restaurants in the area, the windows mutted most of the noise. A nice touch were the free beverages in the fridge.

Cons:

Although corrected listed that there was no air conditioning in the room, we missed it as the temperature in Zurich was warmer than usual for the time in the year. There was a Dyson fan in the room, what helped.
The shower box was very small. Although common in Europe, it was cumbersome.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Colette • couple • au
10
A wonderful experience.
Pros:

The location and facilities were great. But the stand out for us was Deborah on the counter. She was friendly and helpful. We were unsure and confused about the train system. She took the time to explain it to us and offered to print the tickets if we needed. A real gem.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Milano • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Markus • extended_group • us
10
Fabulous Hotel and Location!
Pros:

Fantastic staff, rooms, and location.

Cons:

Air conditioning is very weak. We were lucky to not need it too much.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • za
5
Very nice location but clearly some issues matching what is advertised to what is there.
Pros:

Some of the staff were so lovely and so helpful. The location is excellent.

Cons:

Webpage said aircon but there was none. Hotel wanted me to pay for an upgrade which made no sense especially as the price dropped substantially by the time I got there and I ended up paying much more than a superior room. Absolutely no sitting area that belongs to the hotel and no storage area etc so if you need to stay after checkout it means leaving your bag by the door and just waiting outside or somewhere else. Just something to be mindful of. Staff at checkout were very helpful but it is a limitation. Bed and pillow were both lumpy and limited toiletries. no hair conditioner so make sure to pack everything you need and no hotel staff overnight. Queen room was tiny. more like a single.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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veronica • solo_traveller • cl
10
Experiencia excelente
Pros:

La ubicacion. Se puede ir caminando al lago, centro histórico y estación central de trenes .
La atención y amabilidad de Debora ,dispuesta siempre a ayudarnos y resolver nuestras dudas .

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Saleh • couple • sa
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • solo_traveller • es
6
Pros:

staff is very friendly

location is great

Cons:

the property is located in a fantastic area very corwded at night. there is no A/C and it was too hot to sleep with closed windows. I suffered a lot...

the space is really tiny

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Alvin • couple • ca
7
Pleasant stay but no aircon in our room. Windows open but outdoor restaurant right below.
Pros:

Well located right in old town with many restaurants close by. 10 minutes to main train station

Cons:

Our room was very hot and there was no air conditioning so we slept poorly. When I did my search for Zürich hotels I filtered for air condioning in my preferences . Turns out that the superior rooms do have air on but the basic doubles do not. Beware and read the individual room descriptions. I contacted booking about this but so far no response.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
5
Hotel has been very carefully designed and created. It is very clean and the team are very friendly.
Pros:

Very clean. Very friendly. Room very small and hot (air con but very noisy). In a pedestrian area so difficult to get to with large luggage. Lots of noise late at night and from 5am - chairs scraping on hard floors. For the price paid I was very disappointed.

Cons:

Noise especially from doors slamming closed in the early hours and chairs scraping on hard floors at 5am directly above our room. Air con good but too noisy to leave on overnight - open windows means noise from outside fans (and church bells every 15 mins).

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Sergio Guada • couple • es
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Malika • extended_group • ae
8
Exceptional Hospitality in the Heart of Zurich
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay and were particularly impressed by the exceptional hospitality of the team. We had unknowingly booked a non-air-conditioned room, so I would recommend guests double-check this when making their reservation, particularly during the warmer months. Despite the hotel being at full capacity, the staff went above and beyond to ensure we remained comfortable, from arranging multiple fans for our room to even offering to move us to another room if one became available.

What truly stood out was how genuinely accommodating and thoughtful the team was throughout our stay. Their personalised service made us feel incredibly well looked after and very much at home.

The location is another major highlight. We were able to explore much of Zurich entirely on foot, with an excellent selection of restaurants and cafés right below and around the hotel, situated on one of the city’s liveliest streets. Breakfast was also excellent and added to an already lovely experience.

Ultimately, it was the people who made our stay so memorable. Their warmth, attentiveness and willingness to go the extra mile really made a difference. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zurich and would happily return myself.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Brenden • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • es
9
Muy probable que repitiésemos si volviésemos a Zurich.
Pros:

Ubicación y trato del personal del hotel.

Cons:

Una sugerencia para mejorar sería aspirar y limpiar el suelo a diario tanto de de la habitación como del baño.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • ch
1
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee