Zurich

Hotel Neufeld

Friesenbergstr.15, +41 43 960 7373, fax: +41 43 960 7374; website: (http://www.hotel-neufeld.ch) . the comfortable, modern 3*** owner-run hotel is located just a few minutes away from the city centre. all 40 new renovated rooms are comfortable and modern furnished. perfect for businespeople and tourists. the rates start from chf 110 for a single and chf 155 for a double room, including tax breakfast and free wifi.

Hotel Schäfli

Badergasse 6, +41 44 251 41 44. fax: +41 44 2513476. the location is the draw in this somewhat run-down hotel. situated in the old-town near the station and just by the charming niederdorfstrasse, where there are tons of bars and restaurants. the shower has a timer. be sure to get all the coins for the shower you need by saturday, as the reception desk closes on sundays. 102 chf for a double room.

Hotel Splendid

Rosengasse 5, (http://www.hotelsplendid.ch/). this hotel is relatively cheap. the rooms are clean but spare. private showers and bathrooms are not available, you share with your floor. what is really great is the location, right close to the gemã¼sebrã¼cke and the city centre. 62chf to chf 85 for a single, from chf 160 for a 4-person room, plus 2.50 city-taxe per person.

A little way out of the centre, but the city is easily reached by public transport take the S-Bahn to Wollishofen and walk over the hill. A clean and sleek facility, if a little quiet.

The most convenient hostel for backpackers. There are shared bathroom and cooking areas.

Otter

Oberdorfstr, 7, +41 44 251 22 07 fax: +41 44 251 22 75, (http://www.hotelotter.ch/). a good hotel for the price. the rooms have been decorated with the kind of care that one normally expects in a much more expensive hotel, each with its own theme. you can choose from the jungle room with its hammock, or the pink carmen, or go for the top floor apartment. each floor's three rooms share a bath, shower and toilet wc, with the exception of the apartment which has its own shower. 115 chf for a single room, 150 for a double, and 200 for 2-person apartment 240 for 4-person apartment.

Martahaus

Zaehringerstrasse 36, +41 44 251 45 50 fax +41 44 251 45 40, email: [email protected], (http://www.martahaus.ch/). a "clean and friendly" place which doubles as a hostel and a one-star hotel. they also have weekly and monthly rates for rooms, as well as a couple of studio apartments. 40-150 chf dormitory bed to double room with a shower. current as of december 2008 - closed for complete renovation. reopening in autum 2010 stand march 2010

Couchsurfing

(http://www.couchsurfing.org). has a lot of members in zurich. public transport is very fast and good, so also consider staying in surrounding areas instead of in the city centre.

Four star hotel located within 5 minutes walking distance from Bahnhof Stadelhofen. The theater and the museum of art are just around the corner. Single room from 190CHF, double room from 230CHF.

Three tram stops with tram number 4 from the main station. Located directly next to the Limmat in the old town of Zurich. Very traditional four star hotel with first-class service, style and modern comfort. Single room from 230CHF, double room from 300CHF.

Wellenberg

The four star Art Deco Hotel Wellenberg with its idyllic inner court terrace is in the car-free old town of Zurich, 10 walking minutes from the Hauptbahnhof. The rooms are modern and elegant. One-person room from 290CHF, two-person room from 370CHF.

Palais Kraft

Kraftstrasse 33, +41 44 388 84 85, fax +41 44 388 84 86, email: [email protected], (http://www.palaiskraft.com/). three luxury rooms in zurich's most prestigious residential building. located 2 kilometers from the centre, above the university district at toblerplatz trams 5 and 6, direction zoo, in the heart of zurich's prime residential area. the rooms come with a large well-stocked fridge, kitchenette, 32" or bigger flat screen tv, wireless internet access, and open to the terrace of the palais kraft. beginning at 385 chf per room/night, including continental breakfast, soft drinks, snacks, internet, local calls, and all taxes. 330chf double-bed guest room with bath and kitchette.

Located in the heart of Zurich's vibrant Aussersihl district, the stunning Hotel Greulich is a haven of style and comfort with a renowned gourmet restaurant. Online booking.

Hotel Widder

(http://www.widderhotel.ch/), rennweg 7, +41 44 224 25 26. best hotel in town, known for excellent service and unique location in the old town, but just 1-2 min from bahnhofstrasse. prices from from 600chf single room up to 1500chf for 1 bedroom suite.

Hotel zum Storchen

(http://www.storchen.ch), am weinplatz 2, +41 44 227 27 27. on the river limmat with an exclusive restaurant.

Baur au lac

(http://www.bauraulac.ch), talstrasse 1, +41 44 220 50 20. perfect location at the lake, excellent restaurant, popular with actors, celebrities, and politicians.

Rooms are clean and modern but small.

expensive but has a very nice room and spa there is a casino too

Dolder Grand

(http://www.thedoldergrand...), kurhausstrasse 65, +41 44 456 60 00 recently renovated flagship hotel of zurich with amazing view and excellent spa.

ALDEN Hotel Splügenschloss

(http://www.alden.ch), splã¼genstr. 2, +41 44 289 9999. a small and intimate five-star boutique hotel in zã¼rich, located on a quiet side street, near the lake shore and bahnhofstrasse. the hotel comprises of two restored landmark buildings and has a modern interior.