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Sorell Hotel Rütli

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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Property entrance
Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Superior Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Reception
Located in Old Town Zürich, Sorell Hotel Rütli offers a hearty breakfast buffet each morning. Guests can connect to WiFi by the lobby fireplace, enjoy coffee on the terrace, or unwind at the cozy bar. Dry cleaning services make longer stays convenient.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Zaehringerstrasse 43, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lindenhof - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zurich Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Central Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 5 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franzos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rheinfelder Bierhalle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Johanniter Brasserie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sorell Hotel Rütli

Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
A free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Sorell Hotel Rütli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, airport drop-off service (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 45 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1954
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.00 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 45 per day (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.00 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sorell Hotel Rütli pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Sorell Hotel Rütli?

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

What time is check-out at Sorell Hotel Rütli?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sorell Hotel Rütli provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of CHF 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sorell Hotel Rütli located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Polybahn Funicular and Bahnhofstrasse. Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche are also within 5 minutes. Central Tram Stop and Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Sorell Hotel Rütli Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, but the breakfast selections are limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zheyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome staff, clean rooms, and excellent location. Will definitely stay again if visit Zurich
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent choice about 5 min. from the station. Moderate sized room was OK. Lots of bars and restaurants very close by. Would consider staying again. 7.5/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was pleasant . Breakfast staff the older lady was abrupt and rude.They should have some signage saying we will serve coffee or ask for Coffee. Location is convenient .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent t
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't sure what to expect but would go to Zurich again Struggled to work out heating / air conditioning The hotel was clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sorell Hotel Rütli was a convenient place to stay with access to lots of restaurants, cafes, and historic Old Town. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel was centrally located, which was great. But very expensive for the quality. Our deadbolt didn’t work. AC didn’t work. Friendly staff. Would not return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Turkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a short walk from the main HB train station. It’s surrounded by lots of restaurants , cafes and has shopping options. It’s also few minute walk from the lake. The room itself was renovated and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Staff were very caring and supportive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff and weekend breakfast person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly service and awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

hemang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Room spacious and comfortable. Loclated in the old city. Walking distance to all of city including the central station. Very clean. Linen and bedding very computable. Quiet. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, Air conditioning, cleanliness, staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a smaller hotel but very convenient location. Very close to the old town, Coop supermarket, Zurich train station. The front desk people were very nice and helpful. The only complain I have is that the bathroom smell a little weird. It’s not that it is dirty, just not fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel within a short walk from the train station. Very close to an area with cafes, restaurants and stores. Around the corner from a “polybahn” that takes you up the hill for a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Urvesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy room,and in the main part of the old town only a short walk from all transport and eateries,shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming receptionist and nearness to the main station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the room and the location was very good. Easy to get around the city. Very clean and would stay again if in Amsterdam
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinoshita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and smooth experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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