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

Hotels
8.4 (5233 reviews)
Zähringerstrasse 36 , Zürich , CH

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly service
Clean rooms
Cons:
Small rooms
Noise from trams
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Most reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, with some noting the rooms were clean and tidy.
Service
9.18
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent customer service and friendly staff.
Location
9.72
The location received high praise for its convenience and access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.67
Room size and comfort received mixed feedback, with some rooms described as small and basic.
Amenities
7.2
Amenities were varied; some reviews noted missing items like a fridge or TV.
Value for Money
7.96
Some comments suggested the cost was high compared to room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Breakfast was mentioned positively in several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall experience was generally positive, with most guests satisfied.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:53

Property Description

Newly Renovated Hotel in the Heart of Zürich

Modern Rooms with Free Wi-Fi
All rooms at Hotel Marta feature private bathrooms and flat-screen cable TVs, ensuring a comfortable stay. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire building.

Convenient Location near Major Attractions
Located in the charming Niederdorf quarter, the hotel is a short walk from Zürich Main Station and attractions like Bahnhofstrasse and Lake Zurich. Guests can easily access the Polybahn cog railway to ETH Zurich just 50 meters away.

Socially Responsible Stay
Hotel Marta operates with a social welfare policy, providing employment opportunities to 10 women facing psychological and learning challenges. By staying at our hotel, you support a noble cause.

Book your stay at Hotel Marta now for a memorable experience in Zürich!

Important information:

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 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 5233 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Oliver • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Sylvette • family_with_children • pr
5
Malo
Pros:

Lo centrico

Cons:

Las calles en construccion y eso era un problema. La recepcion cerrada a las 8 PM eso no lo habia visto en otro hotel. El desayuno mediocre..

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • extended_group • gb
8
Overall pretty good. Location was perfect.
Pros:

Large room, comfy bed. Bathroom facilities were all working well.
Tea/coffee facilities good. And downstairs there is something in communal area.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location is perfect. Can walk to a lot of old town within 5-10 mins.
5 min walk to train station - perfect. 2 minutes to funicular.
Room backed onto main carriageway, which was actually quiet during the night.

Cons:

Booking.com said check-in was up to midnight, (we arrived 10pm). That's why i booked.
Did not mention that no front desk after 8pm.
So in airport we had to do complicated online check in (and city taxes payments) to get online software access to open doors within the software. Was hard work doing that for 4 people.
However hotel email communication up to that was pretty good.

Edit: Thanks for hotel reply. This was more a comms issue when using 3rd party booking. Whilst frustrating, it was still a good stay. I recommend but just keep in mind the situation. And try direct booking first.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcelo • extended_group • ar
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rossier • family_with_children • ch
5
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Olena • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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HSIN JOU • couple • tw
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • extended_group • gb
8
Good location in the heart of the old town
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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steven • couple • au
8
Handy location and comfortable stay in old town Zürich.
Pros:

Property was centrally located and the staff were friendly with an easy check in.
Room was reasonably size with area for our suitcases.
The windows when closed totally blocked out any street noise which made it very comfortable. A fan was provided for air flow.

Cons:

The rooms were clean but pretty basic with no tv/tea or coffee available but this could be accessed in the lobby area.
Breakfast whilst it was fresh was quite minimal and vegetarian.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kihyoung • family_with_children • kr
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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NERIDA • couple • au
8
Cool hotel in cool part of Zurich.
Pros:

Marta is a very funky place to stay if you are into mid century minimalist style, the breakfast was very good and the location could not have been better, we would definitely recommend.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Federico • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Isabela • extended_group • br
10
Localização e custo-benefício
Pros:

A localização é sensacional, perto da estação de trem e com restaurantes e comércio super perto. Os quartos são amplos e confortáveis . Não tem ar condicionado, mas tem ventiladores.

Cons:

O check in após 8pm é complicado

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kabiraj • couple • gb
7
Very good. Friendly staff and very helpful. Lovely room and spot on breakfast. Overall, I definitely stay again.
Pros:

Nice and clean

Cons:

Small but cosy

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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AIZENAQUE • solo_traveller • br
8
Cons:

Tamanho do quarto.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Anderson • family_with_children • br
9
Ótima
Pros:

Tudo muito bom

Cons:

Gostei de tudo

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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William (Bill) • couple • us
8
Pros:

We really enjoyed the breakfast.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Overall my stay was very good, the staff were really nice and the hotel had everything you needed. Location was great for the train station and everything else to be honest.

Cons:

It's not a direct criticism but I found the hotel was more akin to a hostel which for £200 a night was a shock. However after saying that the prices in Zurich are insane so maybe it's an unfair criticism

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
7
Great position but noise disappointing from traffic.
Pros:

Great location in old town - short walk to station for journeys to other towns.
Tourist office were excellent situated in station.
Great restaurants in next street down from hotel.
Very basic but very clean hotel.
Drink machine in reception area which is free of charge but no kettle in bedrooms. Take drinks up to room. Breakfast good.
Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Our room was at back of hotel on 5th floor but was still very noisy due to main road (continuous traffic noise)directly behind hotel. Windows had to be shut therefore hot but fans were provided which did make stay more comfortable.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee