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Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia

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A reception area with a white reception desk, framed artwork on the walls, and a chandelier. - Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia (Zürich)
A multi-story building with a sign for "Hotel Helvetia" and "El Restaurante Helvetia" on the ground floor. - Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia (Zürich)
A river with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings including a church with a tall spire and a cathedral with two domes. - Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia (Zürich)
A dining area with round tables set for four, each with pink plates, clear glasses, and cutlery. The tables are placed on a green cushioned bench. - Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia (Zürich)
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of buildings, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. - Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia (Zürich)
A short walk from Bahnhofstrasse, Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Cozy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a checkered headboard, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

Medium Double Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a telephone, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Large Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window.

Attic Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and striped wallpaper.

Attic Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a lamp, and a view through a window.

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Zürich Center, a neighborhood in Zürich, Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Letzigrund Stadium or Hardturm. Visit our Zürich travel guide
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Stauffacherquai 1, Zürich, ZH, 8004

What's nearby

  • A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings, a tram, and a clear sky.
    Bahnhofstrasse
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A river with buildings along the banks, a bridge, and a person sitting on a ledge.
    Lindenhof
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A city street with a large Swiss flag, a tram, and buildings with shops.
    Paradeplatz
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a restaurant named "Haus zum Rüden."
    Zurich Town Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A museum interior with a large circular sculpture, wooden floors, and arched ceilings.
    Swiss National Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stauffacher Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station)
    12 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kraftwerk
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Babu's Bakery & Coffeehouse
    3 min walk
  • Swiss Casinos Zürich
    1 min walk
  • El Lokal
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking for CHF 30 per day; reservations required; discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total pets

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40 per night

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 continental breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 100.00 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 30 per day (820 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia?

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

Does Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of CHF 100.00 per person applies.

Where is Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia located?

Located in Zürich Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Swiss Casinos Zurich and Bahnhofstrasse. Old Botanical Garden and Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich are also within 10 minutes. Stauffacher Tram Stop and Sihlstrasse Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dzmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, quirky and close to everything that I wanted to see in Zurich.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location. Lovely room and toiletries. Free tea and coffee in the library. Helpful staff. Only draw back was the noise of the traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel the first night of our trip! We were in the attic suite and it was very comfortable for our family of 4. The AC in the main bedroom was great, but the other area could have used a boost. We ate dinner and had drinks at the hotel - the food was delicious! The staff at the hotel and restaurant were also very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with an easy walk into the main streets. As a result you can get night noise but the hotel does provide ear plugs so all good. Our attic room was spacious with lots of space for our family to relax in after a long travel holiday through Switzerland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walk to many interesting places, good food at the hotel restaurant , great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of Zürich. Room was clean and very comfortable, nice view over the Sihl river. Restaurant on property was well managed, service was great and the menu excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees/staff we encountered were very accommodating! We got 10% discount when we ate at the restaurant and food was great. A lot of nearby restaurants. Hotel is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this delightful hotel in an older building in the heart of Zurich. The house restaurant is top-notch—though not a ton of kid friendly options, but it is simply not that type of restaurant. The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming, ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really awesome hotel. Perfect location close to train station, Christmas markets and the old town. Would recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Apartment and WOW. Incredible views (4? windows!) and it was HUGE. I felt like I was going to move in. We will DEFINITELY stay here next time in Zurich. We also brought our 4 year old and 4 month old and they were perfectly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much and thought the location was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice sized, clean room and enjoyed the art focus of the hotel. Appreciated the coffee machine downstairs. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia felt like the perfect stop in Zurich. Just a short walk from the train station, with easy access to shopping, cafés, and restaurants, the location made exploring effortless. The hotel absolutely lives up to its name. Art everywhere, full of personality, quirky in the best possible way, and unlike any standard hotel experience. I stayed in one of the attic apartments and honestly did not want to leave my room. It was one of the most unique and memorable hotel rooms I’ve ever stayed in. Looking out over the city at night and seeing the stars from the window felt a little magical. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the room was spacious, and the staff were warm, friendly, and welcoming. I was only there for one night, but I easily could have stayed longer. This place has character, charm, and a vibe all its own.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and designed well. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcomed to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary-Jane

Liked: Amenities
Staff very attentive and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charilaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe the most helpful stuff I have seen in a hotel ever. Very professional and they were genuinely trying to make us feel as welcome as it can get. The location of the hotel is 10-15 minutes walk from the central station. There is a restaurant downstairs and several cafes and restaurants within few minutes of walk. Also there’s a big supermarket around the corner. The only tiny comment is that the entrance could be slightly more accessible as we have a baby and the stroller required some manoeuvres when trying to exit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Unja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (easy walk from Zurich HB and nice stroll to “old town”), super nice staff, and comfortable bed — everything we wanted after a long flight!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cozy boutique hotel, perfect location, Haeskens beds
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

SAI HO

Liked: Cleanliness
Budget choice with convenient location and easy access to different attractions and supermarket
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, the property is located in a very walkable area, enjoyed the FREE coffee and water 24 hours a day. The property was clean and safe. Would stay here again while in Zurich.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liberty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room for the four of us to stay and 15 min walk to Olde city with plenty of shops and spots to eat. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are second to none. They bent over backwards during our stay, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The room was clean and quiet even though street facing. The amenities were great. Will definitely stay here next time we are in Zurich
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025