Cheap hotels near Old Town in Zurich, Switzerland
Old Town (Altstadt) is Zurich’s picturesque, medieval town center and dates to pre-Roman times. Tourists flock here to begin tours of Zurich and locals hang out just to be close to all the action.
Running down the middle of Aldstadt, you’ll find the hipster Niederdorferstrasse, with its many restaurants and chic clothing boutiques. Next up? The Grossmünster, the town’s famous Romanesque church, Zurich’s Kunsthaus gallery and the Limmatquai, with its awe-inspiring views of Lake Zurich and beyond.
From anywhere in the area, you can easily reach public transportation. Other neighborhoods of Zurich are easy to reach and most attractions are just a hop, skip and (maybe) a tram ride away.
Cheap hotels in Old Town: Below you’ll find a list of reasonably priced hotels, both in Aldstadt and near Zurich’s Train Station. These range from smaller guest houses to pricier three-star hotels. Regardless, choosing a hotel in or near the Old Town will obviously put you in a convenient spot for visiting the city.
Oberdorfstrasse 7, Altstadt
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Quick Read: The two-star Oldtown Hostel Otter offers 16 uniquely decorated rooms with shared baths, right in the heart of Old Town.... read review
$171
Zähringerstr 16, Altstadt
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EuroCheapo Review: The two-star Alexander Guesthouse offers 20 simple rooms and a fabulous location in the heart of Old Town. ... read review
$154
Universitätsstrasse 101, Hottingen
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Quick Read: The Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich is a four-star property, located in Zurich’s university quarter, that sometimes offers decent deals on room rates.... read review
$119
Zähringerstrasse 36, Altstadt
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EuroCheapo Review: The two-star Hotel Marta offers 39 basic, recently refurbished rooms in the heart of Old Town. Its rates are on the higher end of the EuroCheapo spectrum, but still reasonable for Zurich—worth it for the prime location.... read review
$166
Hottingerstrasse 31, Hottingen
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Quick Read: Situated within walking distance of Zurich’s Old Town and just steps from the Kunsthaus Museum, the Hotel Hottingen is a central three-star pick.... read review
$105






