Townhouse Boutique Hotel Zurich
English townhouse-meets-Zurich boutique. Rich fabrics, ornate wallpaper, big leather chairs, and old-school charm. Feels more like staying with an eccentric well-traveled friend than checking into a hotel.
Book a Junior Suite if you want real space — they go up to 35 sqm and two have sofas, one has a small kitchen
Why It Matters
One of the best-located hotels in Zurich at a genuinely mid-range price point — steps from Bahnhofstrasse shopping and two minutes from the Hauptbahnhof. Featured on Tablet Hotels. A rare thing in this city: character and value in the same address.
Sitting on a quiet pedestrian side street one block from Bahnhofstrasse and two minutes' walk from Zurich's main train station, Townhouse is a genuinely small operation: 23 rooms, 3 junior suites, and a bar-restaurant. The whole place is styled as an English townhouse — Designers Guild wallpaper, vintage leather chairs, oil paintings, hunting dog figurines — which is an unexpected look for Zurich's financial heartland. It's independently run by Julia Römer and Beat Schiesser, and that shows in the personal touches. Here's the thing: no pool, no spa, no gym. But the location is extraordinary, the character is real, and the price sits well below what most Zurich hotels charge for this postcode.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Junior Suite
Three spacious Junior Suites that go up to 35 sqm — a genuine step up from the standard rooms. Each has a dining table and a sofa with a pull-out bed, making them the right call for anyone staying more than a couple of nights or travelling with a child. One of the three has a small kitchen, which is rare for central Zurich at this price point.
King with sofa bed · 35 sqm
Small Room
The entry-level option and honestly the smallest rooms in the hotel. At 15 sqm, there's a queen bed, a writing desk, and not much more. The Designers Guild wallpaper and Molton Brown toiletries make it feel considered rather than spartan. No air conditioning — fan provided in summer. Faces either the quiet side street or the courtyard.
Queen · 15 sqm
Standard Room
Mid-tier rooms with more floor space than the Small category. Sitting areas with vintage leather chairs add a lounge-y feel. Same English townhouse styling throughout — ornate wallpaper, wooden furniture, quality bedding. Available in queen, king, or twin configurations.
King, Queen, or Twin · 22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every room has a DVD player. The hotel maintains a library of free DVDs guests can borrow — an old-school touch that reviewers still appreciate.
The fifth-floor lobby lounge is stocked with books, magazines, vintage leather chairs, animal figurines, and oil paintings. Help yourself from the honor bar for drinks and snacks anytime — a good alternative to room service in a hotel that doesn't have any.
The hotel runs its own local tips blog at zurich4u.ch, curated by the team — covering art, cafés, bars, restaurants, and sightseeing. More useful than a generic concierge leaflet.
A rooftop terrace with city views. Good for a quiet moment above the bustle of Bahnhofstrasse below.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Hotel has an elevator up to the fifth-floor lobby and guest floors.
The property has no air conditioning. Fans are provided in summer. Worth knowing if visiting June–August.
Complimentary wireless internet in all rooms and public areas.
Available on request. Extra beds charged at CHF 50 per person per night for guests aged 13 and above.
Rooftop terrace with city views over central Zurich.
Pets accepted for a fee of approximately CHF 20 per pet per day.
Available Monday to Friday.
Curated book collection available in the lobby lounge.
Fifth-floor lounge with books, vintage decor, and a self-service honor bar for drinks and snacks.
No hotel parking. Nearest options are Parkhaus Urania and City Parking, both a short walk away. The hotel strongly recommends arriving by train.
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