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Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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Attic Junior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors
Bar (on property)
The Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia in central Zürich blends contemporary style with artistic elements. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, poolside bar, and nearby Swiss National Museum. The hotel offers high-speed WiFi, a coffee shop, attentive staff, and its own art gallery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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Cozy Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Cozy Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Medium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Large Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Attic Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Attic Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Zürich Center, a neighborhood in Zürich, Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Letzigrund Stadium or Hallenstadion.
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Stauffacherquai 1, Zürich, ZH, 8004

What's nearby

  • Bahnhofstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lindenhof - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Zürich Opera House - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Letzigrund Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.7 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babu's Bakery & Coffeehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Casinos Zürich - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia

Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and an art gallery on site at Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Art supplies and childcare services
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heated floors, electric kettles, and heating

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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
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Restaurant Helvetia
Hotel Restaurant Helvetia Zurich
Hotel Restaurant Helvetia Zürich
Restaurant Helvetia Zurich
Restaurant Helvetia Zürich

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 at Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia?

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. Helvetia Square and Kanzlei Flea Market are also within 10 minutes. Stauffacher Tram Stop and Sihlstrasse Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 456 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and nicely decorated. The dining experience was excellent. The staff were wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liberty

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

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

8/10 Good

Mary-Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old property with a fun vibe. The hotel has been upgraded but a lot of the original features were retained!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Josée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for short trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Our room was one of the 5th floor apartment style rooms which was unique and let us spread out a bit. The kitchenette was welcome. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the decor. Safe convenient area. Easy walk to the main train station and a large Coop.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Art feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant setting is interesting. Air conditioning was inoperable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Luis Pedro Del Valle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in good condition and located in a good area. It is accesible to various places around the area, which is very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we got a nice quiet room overlooking the water. staff were great and remembered all our requests. library has a coffee machine open 24/7 with balcony over river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy. Close to public transit. Easy walk to cafes, restaurants, and points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Vacha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not at all child friendly. Reception had a giant sculpture but no place to have the kids sit after a long journey, breakfast was inadequate and expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, extremely nice staff, amazing coffee, comfortable room with adequate size. Can’t think of something that I didn’t like (except the big and heavy key chain they use for the room key)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay in Zurich and the Helvetia hotel was perfectly located for everything we wanted to do. Great facilities, great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station; lots of character; quaint and convenient. It is on a busy corner, but the windows and shades make it quiet and dark(er). I've stayed here before and both times were good visits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annah

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

Beautiful, affordable hotel in Zurich

Perfectly clean. Excellent location, spacious attic suite and a beautiful restaurant/bar with outdoor seating overlooking a creek!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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