Baur au Lac is the best hotel in Zurich in 2026 on our ranking, followed by The Dolder Grand and the Widder Hotel. Baur au Lac has been run by the same family since it opened in 1844 and is now in its seventh generation of management. We ranked ten hotels on setting, service tier, character and how much of Zurich you get from the front door.
Best hotels in Zurich at a glance
| Rank | Hotel | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baur au Lac | Lakefront, city centre | Classic grand hotel |
| 2 | The Dolder Grand | Hillside above the city | City resort, spa and art |
| 3 | Widder Hotel | Old town | Design in medieval townhouses |
| 4 | Park Hyatt Zurich | Central | Modern comfort, 142 rooms |
| 5 | Storchen Zurich | Old town, riverside | Historic boutique stay |
| 6 | ALDEN Luxury Suite Hotel | City centre | Suites with spa bathrooms |
| 7 | Hotel Opera | Seefeld | Culture, near the Opera House |
| 8 | Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport | Airport | Short stops |
| 9 | Mövenpick Hotel Zurich Airport | Glattbrugg | Meetings and transit |
| 10 | Grand Resort Bad Ragaz (Quellenhof) | Bad Ragaz, canton St. Gallen | Spa break outside Zurich |
We do not quote nightly rates because Swiss hotels price by date and event, and we could not verify 2026 rate cards. A JLL report in August 2026 said Zurich’s hotel sector was still performing well in the first half of 2026 and that existing hotels are being refurbished, so expect rates to be firm. Always check the hotel directly.
The 10 best hotels in Zurich
1. Baur au Lac: family-run grand hotel by the lake
Baur au Lac opened in 1844 in its own park beside Lake Zurich, a few minutes’ walk from Bahnhofstrasse and the financial district. The same family has run it ever since. Dining includes Marguita on the lake, Baur’s Brasserie and Bar, Le Hall lobby bar and a seasonal Chalet au Lac, planned for December 2026.
Rooms are decorated in different period styles with large marble bathrooms. Official page: Baur au Lac.
Our basis: Service heritage and setting. The family and dining facts are from the hotel’s own site.
2. The Dolder Grand: city resort above Zurich
The Dolder Grand sits on a hillside with views of the city, the lake and the Alps. It has about 175 rooms and suites, a large spa and a notable art collection. The original Curhaus dates from 1899, and two modern wings, the Spa Wing and the Golf Wing, were added later.
Guides report a two-Michelin-star restaurant on site.
Our basis: Facilities and setting. Room counts vary between sources, so we say about 175.
3. Widder Hotel: nine historic townhouses
The Widder is made from nine old townhouses dating from the 12th to 17th centuries, about 50 metres from Bahnhofstrasse. Each of its rooms is different in design, and it feels like a private house.
It has two restaurants, Widder and AuGust.
Our basis: Character and old-town location.
4. Park Hyatt Zurich: contemporary city comfort
Park Hyatt Zurich has 142 rooms and suites with city views and tech-friendly amenities. There is a small health club with steam rooms and saunas.
A major booking site gave it 8.9 out of 10 in its recent luxury rankings.
Our basis: Modern comfort. The score is a guest-rating snapshot.
5. Storchen Zurich: historic boutique hotel on the river
Storchen occupies a historic building in the old town and combines heritage charm with boutique service. It was not on our earlier list, and we add it for its location.
We found no recent news of a closure or reopening.
Our basis: Location and character; limited 2026 detail.
6. ALDEN Luxury Suite Hotel: 22 suites in a heritage building
The ALDEN is in a heritage-protected building dating from 1895, refurbished in 2004. It has 22 suites, each with a spa bathroom.
This is a quiet, small-scale choice.
Our basis: Suite quality. Details are from the hotel’s older description, and we could not re-check its 2026 status.
7. Hotel Opera: four stars near the Opera House
Hotel Opera is a four-star hotel in the Seefeld district opposite the Opera House, near the lake and the Tonhalle. Its rooms are traditional in style.
It suits visitors who want a cultural base without the price of a grand hotel.
Our basis: Location. Rates were not verified.
8. Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport: airport stay
The hotel is attached to the airport and has about 330 rooms, according to an undated listing. It suits early flights.
Our basis: Convenience. Details are undated.
9. Mövenpick Hotel Zurich Airport: Glattbrugg
The Mövenpick has about 333 rooms and a large congress hall, five minutes from the airport, with several restaurants and a train link into the city.
Our basis: Convenience. Room count is from older descriptions.
10. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz (Grand Hotel Quellenhof): a spa break outside Zurich
Bad Ragaz is not in Zurich: it is in the neighbouring canton of St. Gallen. We keep the Quellenhof here as a spa break for guests who add a trip outside the city. It was restored in 2009 with spa lofts and suites.
Our basis: Spa quality. Restoration date is from the earlier version.
What changed since our last version
We dropped Swissôtel Zurich because we could not confirm its status, reordered the list, added Storchen and flagged that Bad Ragaz is outside Zurich. Old nightly price ranges were removed because they could not be verified.
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FAQ
What is the best hotel in Zurich?
Baur au Lac, a family-run hotel on Lake Zurich since 1844, tops our list.
Which Zurich hotel has the best views?
The Dolder Grand sits on a hillside with views of the city, the lake and the Alps.
Is Bad Ragaz in Zurich?
No. Bad Ragaz is in the canton of St. Gallen, so we list its Quellenhof as an excursion.
Which Zurich hotel is best in the old town?
The Widder Hotel, made of nine historic townhouses, and Storchen are our old-town picks.
Which Zurich hotels are close to the airport?
The Radisson Blu and the Mövenpick are both near Zurich Airport.
How much does a luxury hotel in Zurich cost?
Rates vary by date and event, so check the hotel’s site for your stay.
How we put this list together
We ranked hotels on setting, service tier, character and convenience, using the hotels’ own pages and 2026 market reporting. We left out nightly prices because they could not be verified.
Last updated: October 2026.
