HOTEL HIRSCHEN, Zurich

Hotel Hirschen - A Historic Wine Tavern Hotel in Zurich's Old Town with Medieval Well

Located in Niederdorf, this historic Zurich hotel combines three 13th-century buildings featuring 27 recently renovated rooms. The property houses a medieval wine tavern with a functional 1340 well and serves over 100 unique wines alongside Swiss tapas, beef tartare, and cheese platters. Each room includes textile-free flooring, en-suite bathrooms with showers, tea and coffee facilities, and WiFi access. The 3-star Hotel Hirschen offers five single rooms, eleven rooms with 140cm beds, three queen rooms (160cm), and eight twin bedrooms. A cold local breakfast buffet is served daily, and a rooftop terrace operates during summer. The hotel stands a 5-minute walk from Zurich Main Station and 2 minutes from Rudolf Brun Brücke tram stop, with Bahnhofstrasse, Kunsthaus, and Lake Zurich within walking distance.

Pros

Historical wine cellar features a preserved 14th-century well still fed by groundwater

Summer rooftop terrace available for events and gatherings

Location in pedestrian zone ensures quiet surroundings

Wine selection includes tastings of 5 different European wines with expert commentary

Cons

No on-site parking available due to pedestrian zone location

Some double rooms feature narrow 140cm beds