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Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Bahnhofstrasse

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Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof, in Zürich Center, offers an eco-friendly retreat with modern sensibilities. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, relax on the terrace, or grab snacks at the deli. Attentive staff, in-room WiFi, and express check-in/out make city exploration seamless.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room Plus | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Single Room Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room Plus | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Plus | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Single Room Plus

  • Sleeps 1

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Plus

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room Plus

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Limmatstrasse 5, Zürich, 8005

What's nearby

  • Swiss National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 9 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lindenhof - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ETH Zurich - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Zurich Town Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sihlquai-HB Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Zürich Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapori d’Italia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zopf & Zöpfli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪VITO - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Bahnhofstrasse
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli at Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (CHF 45 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 20 for adults and CHF 10 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CHF 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; 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, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 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 buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 20 for adults and CHF 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 45 per day(492 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: CHF 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and sofa beds
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

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

Hotel Walhalla
Walhalla Hotel
Walhalla Hotel Zurich
Walhalla Zurich
Walhalla Hotel zürich
Walhalla Zürich
Walhalla Hotel
Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof
Fred Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof Hotel
Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof Zürich
Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of CHF 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof?

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

Where is Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof located?

Located in Zürich Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Swiss National Museum and Bahnhofstrasse. Polybahn Funicular and Flussbad Oberer Letten are also within 15 minutes. Sihlquai-HB Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 960 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 960 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 960 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 960 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 960 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to be close to the train station and areas for food. Hotel was clean and offered what I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farnush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient with the train just a minute away. Everyone was kind and everything was easy to navigate. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place for me to stay as I was traveling alone. It felt safe, and was easy to walk to from the train station. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommended for travelers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room, courteous staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to Zürich HB train station and the bus station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qasim

Amazing staff, had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and conveniently located next to Zurich HB train station. The neighborhood is a little loud at night, though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to train station. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great two night stay at this hotel. Located in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and I like the online check in and key capability!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheng Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and comfort bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent location to tour companies.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. So friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was a plus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location between train station and tour bus terminal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wing Sau Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to train and bus station
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanaria

Very clean Excellent location Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dilip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to transportation and old town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great simple hotel close to Zurich HB
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and best service !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zarah Barbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient location. Hotel room clean and will definitely stay in this hotel again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the train station and the bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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