Design Hotels in Zurich: Stylish Stays
Updated 9 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Zurich rewards travelers who care about aesthetics, with a range of thoughtfully appointed hotels and serviced apartments across the city and its surroundings. Options span intimate lakeside properties, sleek airport-area hotels, and concept-driven apartment stays. Whether you prioritize location in the urban core or a quieter setting a few kilometers out, the city's hospitality scene consistently delivers considered interiors and strong guest ratings.
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Zurich has long been associated with precision, craft, and understated refinement, values that show up clearly in its hospitality offer. Across the city and its wider metropolitan area, you will find hotels and serviced apartments where interior choices are deliberate: clean lines, quality materials, and spaces that feel composed rather than generic. This is not a city that chases loud design statements; instead, properties here tend toward a quiet confidence that matches Zurich's own character.
The options listed below span a broad geographic arc, from lakeside villages like Küsnacht and Horgen to airport-adjacent Kloten and Rümlang, and westward toward Schlieren and Spreitenbach. Each address is framed by its distance from the city center and its standing, giving you a clear picture of what to expect before you book. Ratings across this selection are consistently high, reflecting properties where attention to detail extends from the room design through to the guest experience.
Our selection in Zurich
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viadukt Apartments ★★ | Zurich | ★ 3.6 | 107 €/nuit |
| Apartments Swiss Star University ★★★ | Zurich | ★ 3.3 | 122 €/nuit |
| Swiss Star Longstreet ★★★ | Zurich | ★ 3.2 | 132 €/nuit |
| VISIONAPARTMENTS Zurich Wolframplatz ★★★★ | Zurich | ★ 3.6 | 147 €/nuit |
| INSIDE FIVE City Apartments ★★★★ | Zurich | ★ 3.8 | 155 €/nuit |
| ibis budget Zurich Airport ★★ | Glattbrugg : à 7,1 km de Zurich | ★ 4.1 | 156 €/nuit |
| Hotel Kernhof Self Check-in ★★ | Langstrasse | ★ 2.5 | 158 €/nuit |
| LivingTown Lofts Zurich ★★★ | Altstetten | ★ 4.4 | 161 €/nuit |
| VISIONAPARTMENTS Zurich Cramerstrasse 8-12 ★★★ | Zurich | ★ 3.5 | 162 €/nuit |
| harry’s home Zürich-Wallisellen ★★★★ | Wallisellen : à 5,6 km de Zurich | ★ 4.3 | 170 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which of these properties is closest to Zurich's city center?+
MOOI Apartments Zurich-Schlieren in Schlieren is among the nearest options at approximately 6.2 km from Zurich, followed by Seehotel Sonne in Küsnacht at 7 km. Both offer a short commute into the city while providing a distinct local setting: Schlieren to the west and Küsnacht along the eastern lakeshore.
Are there good options near Zurich Airport for travelers with early flights?+
Yes. VISIMO Apartments Zurich Airport in Kloten (9.9 km from Zurich) and Leonardo Hotel Zurich Airport also in Kloten (9 km) are both positioned for airport convenience. Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport by IHG in Rümlang (8.4 km) is another strong choice, rated 4.5 out of 5, making it a well-regarded practical base for transit travelers.
Which property stands out for a lakeside or scenic setting?+
Seehotel Sonne in Küsnacht is the clear answer here. Situated on Lake Zurich about 7 km from the city, it holds a 4.5-star standing and a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating. Romantik Hotel Schwan in Horgen, on the western lakeshore approximately 13.7 km from Zurich, offers a different lakeside atmosphere in a smaller village context.
What does 'Tailormade Hotel' mean for the properties listed in Bachenbülach and Spreitenbach?+
The Tailormade Hotel brand, represented here by BAB Bachenbülach (14.3 km from Zurich, 4 stars) and IDEA Spreitenbach (13.5 km from Zurich, 3 stars), positions itself around a concept-driven approach to hotel stays, with interiors and services built around a specific theme or identity. Both properties sit outside the urban core and are suited to travelers who prefer quieter surroundings or have business in the western and northern parts of the canton.