BOUTIQUE HOTEL HELMHAUS ZUERICH, Zurich

Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zuerich - A historic 14th-century guesthouse with regional breakfast and art collection in Zurich's Old Town

Housed in a 14th-century building in Niederdorf, Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zuerich stands as one of Zurich's oldest guesthouses with 650 years of hospitality tradition. The 24 soundproofed rooms feature Swiss mattresses, individually adjustable air conditioning, iPads, and special pillows made with virgin sheep's wool and pine flakes from the Swiss Alps. Each morning, this Zurich hotel serves a premium Swiss breakfast buffet showcasing local dairy products, eggs, meats, and fresh bread from neighborhood bakeries. The property displays a permanent collection of drawings and paintings by Swiss artist Gisèle Mengis. The Helmhaus offers complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout and provides bamboo toweling and luxury toiletries in modern bathrooms. Located in the heart of the Old Town, the hotel sits within 1640.4 ft of the Grossmunster cathedral, Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and Lake Zurich's waterfront promenades.

Pros

One of Zurich's oldest continuously operating guesthouses dating back 650 years

Premium local breakfast featuring products from Swiss farmers and neighborhood bakeries

Permanent art collection by Swiss artist Gisèle Mengis

Walking distance to major attractions and lake promenades

Cons

12-minute train ride from Zurich Airport

No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner service