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Hotel Platzhirsch

Spitalgasse 3, 1. Zurich Old Town - City Center, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 203 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
203 reviews

Very nicely organised, nice amenities including tooth brush, free minibar. Unique, no factory hotel feel. Good wifi

Vera United Kingdom

location was great 👍 bed is comfy. it’s newly renovated so was very clean. but the most helpful and friendly was receptionist girl. would stay again

Krystyna United Arab Emirates

great location, fabulous room. nice amenities, and over a cute restaurant/bar.

Jen United States of America

Host is Amazing, friendly and Helpful Great Hotel in Old town

Bilal United Arab Emirates

Location is superb. Check-in easy and accommodations were spacious for Swiss standards with all needed amenities.

Natalie United States of America

A spacious and modern furnished room which was very comfortable

Alexander Greece

Great location, welcoming and a good amount of space in room. Everyone was very friendly and helpful!

Sandra Canada

This hotel was amazing!!! They made us feel welcomed, congratulated us on our honeymoon, and we has delicious breakfast in bed!!! Also the from desk Alejandro was amazing!!

Carly United States of America

Recommend !! Location: super Staf: friendly Room: clean. Thanks

Christos Greece

Location is best for couples but not for families with young kids.

Hamusuzee United States of America
8.3
Very Good
203 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very nicely organised, nice amenities including tooth brush, free minibar. Unique, no factory hotel feel. Good wifi”
    Vera Vera United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location was great 👍 bed is comfy. it’s newly renovated so was very clean. but the most helpful and friendly was receptionist girl. would stay again”
    Krystyna Krystyna United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “great location, fabulous room. nice amenities, and over a cute restaurant/bar.”
    Jen Jen United States of America United States of America
  • “Host is Amazing, friendly and Helpful Great Hotel in Old town”
    Bilal Bilal United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Location is superb. Check-in easy and accommodations were spacious for Swiss standards with all needed amenities.”
    Natalie Natalie United States of America United States of America
  • “A spacious and modern furnished room which was very comfortable”
    Alexander Alexander Greece Greece
  • “Great location, welcoming and a good amount of space in room. Everyone was very friendly and helpful!”
    Sandra Sandra Canada Canada
  • “This hotel was amazing!!! They made us feel welcomed, congratulated us on our honeymoon, and we has delicious breakfast in bed!!! Also the from desk Alejandro was amazing!!”
    Carly Carly United States of America United States of America
  • “Recommend !! Location: super Staf: friendly Room: clean. Thanks”
    Christos Christos Greece Greece
  • “Location is best for couples but not for families with young kids.”
    Hamusuzee Hamusuzee United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.4

Stay in the heart of Zurich – Excellent location – show map

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Combining a renovated historic building in the central Niederdorf quarter with stylishly furnished rooms, the Hotel Platzhirsch can be found a 5-minute walk from the Zürich Main Train Station.

Each room at the Platzhirsch hotel has a parquet floor and a flat-screen satellite TV. Laundry services are available.

Wi-Fi internet access is free of charge in the entire building and the elegant bar serves a wide range of coffee specialties and drinks.

The surroundings are quiet, the Platzhirsch is only a 2-minute walk from the next tram stop and the Zurich University and the ETH Zürich are also reachable by foot within 5 minutes.

This is our guests' favorite part of Zurich, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Platzhirsch has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 4, 2011

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Elevator
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Zurich, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vera
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very nicely organised, nice amenities including tooth brush, free minibar. Unique, no factory hotel feel. Good wifi”
  • Krystyna
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “location was great 👍 bed is comfy. it’s newly renovated so was very clean. but the most helpful and friendly was receptionist girl. would stay again”
  • Jen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location, fabulous room. nice amenities, and over a cute restaurant/bar.”
  • Bilal
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Host is Amazing, friendly and Helpful Great Hotel in Old town”
  • Natalie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is superb. Check-in easy and accommodations were spacious for Swiss standards with all needed amenities.”
  • Alexander
    GreeceGreece
    “A spacious and modern furnished room which was very comfortable”
  • Sandra
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location, welcoming and a good amount of space in room. Everyone was very friendly and helpful!”
  • C
    Carly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This hotel was amazing!!! They made us feel welcomed, congratulated us on our honeymoon, and we has delicious breakfast in bed!!! Also the from desk Alejandro was amazing!!”
  • Christos
    GreeceGreece
    “Recommend !! Location: super Staf: friendly Room: clean. Thanks”
  • Hamusuzee
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is best for couples but not for families with young kids.”
Property questions and answers
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Barfüsser Sushi bar & lounge

    Food: Sushi

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel Platzhirsch

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Elevator
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

Hotel Platzhirsch takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Hotel Platzhirsch accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that a late check-in after 24:00 is not possible.

Please note that all restaurant and hotel guests need to have a “EU Digital COVID certificate”. We will ask you to provide it upon check-in and it must be valid during the entire stay.

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 Hotel Platzhirsch 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.

FAQs about Hotel Platzhirsch

  • Guests staying at Hotel Platzhirsch can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Hotel Platzhirsch include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Studio

  • The prices at Hotel Platzhirsch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Platzhirsch by:

    • Train 15min
    • Taxi 20min
    • Tram 30min

  • Hotel Platzhirsch is 2,450 feet from the center of Zurich.

  • Hotel Platzhirsch has 1 restaurant:

    • Barfüsser Sushi bar & lounge

  • Check-in at Hotel Platzhirsch is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Hotel Platzhirsch offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours