BOUTIQUE & ART HOTEL HELVETIA, Zurich

Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia - A 14 Gault Millau points restaurant hotel with contemporary art installations and rooftop views

Located in Aussersihl near Stauffacherplatz, this 3-star Zurich hotel features 34 rooms and 2 luxurious attic junior suites equipped with handcrafted Hästens Luxuria beds. The Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia houses a 14 Gault Millau points restaurant and a ground-floor bar known as 'Helvti,' serving cocktails and beer. Contemporary artworks curated by Leopold Weinberg adorn the walls, including pieces by Verena Loewensberg and James Turrell. All rooms include air conditioning, premium bedding, heated floors, and free WiFi. Guests have free access to the Indigo fitness club two minutes away, offering a gym, steam bath, and sauna. The hotel's Sihl terrace provides riverside dining, while the rooftop bar offers 360-degree city views during summer. The Stauffacher tram stop connects to all parts of Zurich, with main attractions like Fraumunster Church and Lake Zurich within 1 mile.

Pros

Contemporary art installations throughout the property create a museum-like atmosphere

Rooftop bar available for private summer events with panoramic city views

Two attic suites feature kitchenettes and panoramic views

Historic ground-floor bar popular among locals for business and social gatherings

Cons

Fitness facilities located off-site

Rooftop bar operates only from May to September