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Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Riverside elegance near historic charm

Boutiqueness at its best, this hotel offers a prime location near the river, historic buildings, and vibrant shops. Enjoy a breakfast buffet with hot and cold items, 24-hour coffee and tea service, and wine available on an honor system.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥69,286
￥73,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Boutique Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Relax Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Relax Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Boutique Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Boutique Double Mini

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Boutique Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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￥21,419 total
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About the neighborhood

Map
8001, ZH, Zürich, Schifflaende 30

What's nearby

  • Grossmuenster - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lindenhof - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zürich Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Helmhaus Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Le Cèdre - Bellevue - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kronenhalle - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich

Upscale hotel near Grossmuenster
Located close to Fraumuenster and Kunsthaus Zurich, Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as iPads and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (CHF 45 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 22 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1356
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • iPad

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 22 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 45 per night(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: due to local environmental regulations and the historic status of the building, this property's air conditioning system is subject to temperature limitations and may not be available if the outside temperature is below 71 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 30 April
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Helmhaus
Helmhaus Hotel
Helmhaus Zurich
Helmhaus Swiss Quality Hotel Zürich
Hotel Helmhaus Swiss Quality
Helmhaus Swiss Quality Hotel Zurich
Helmhaus Swiss Quality Hotel
Helmhaus Swiss Quality Zurich
Helmhaus Swiss Quality
Helmhaus Swiss Quality zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich on Dec 3, 2025 start from ￥69,286, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grossmuenster and Fraumuenster. Kunsthaus Zurich and Buerkliplatz are also within 10 minutes. Helmhaus Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bellevue Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 665 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vandna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayivasantharaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located property and breakfast is excellent (and value for money). Staff are extremely helpful and I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Close to old town and everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean, comfortable, hospitable, was in a great location, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. WOULD STAY AGAIN!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, well located with a very friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice boutique hotel in a prime location

Location, close to all tours, activities and plenty of very nice restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with lake view. Delicious breakfast. Excellent location in the old town Zurich, on the waterfront with shopping, sights, and restaurants right outside the door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and clean decent sized rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurmukh Singh

Great location and spacious room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel located in the heart of Old Town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. The staff and the room were great. The breakfast had excellent variety of food. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff were excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy late check in and cheap late check out. Very well located in old town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and convenient location! Very professional staff. Wonderful breakfast buffet. Noisy location due to Molino guests and early morning deliveries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality, thoughtful boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, as always
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VARINDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is absolutely amazing - from our room, to the staff, to the amazing breakfast. The staff were so helpful in every manageable way - recommending places to sightsee and eat. We look forward to a return visit here ASAP
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, cleanliness, comfort, staff was friendly and extremely helpful. Would stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for old town, clean, friendly, all good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venugopal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. The hotel is very well located and walkable to most city sights in old town. Tram stop is right outside. The place was super nice and well kept and the staff awesome. Sophia especially was just superb.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Riley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not great. No parking, bad pillows. Wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and rooms were very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023