HOTEL FLORHOF, Zurich

Hotel Florhof - 18th-century mansion with historic wine cellar and garden views in Oberdorf quarter

A former silk factory turned aristocratic mansion from 1763, this 3-star Zurich hotel sits in the Oberdorf quarter, unchanged since 1590. Hotel Florhof features rooms with parquet flooring, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and safes, offering views of the terrace and old town. The property houses a vaulted wine cellar containing 200 wines, curated by Portuguese restaurant manager Susana Sampaio. A continental breakfast, including Bircher muesli and boiled eggs, is served in the restaurant or terrace. The historic building showcases an ornate ceramic wood stove in the reception area, positioned above a black-and-white tiled floor. The lobby contains a whisky cabinet, local art books, and children's literature from previous guest authors. Located 0.5 miles from Grossmunster and Fraumunster Church, the property stands 0.5 miles from Swiss National Museum and Zurich Hauptbahnhof station.

Pros

18th-century courtyard features a stone Neptune fountain

Peaceful surroundings with elegant façades and cobbled roads

Crémant served from director Isabelle's family vineyard in Alsace

Within 0.3 miles of multiple dining options including Cafe Neumaert and Kunsthausrestaurant

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Kloten airport

Limited on-site entertainment facilities