With a stay at Arlette Am Hauptbahnhof Hotel in Zürich (Old Town Zürich), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Bahnhofstrasse and 6 minutes from Letzigrund Stadium. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Zoo Zurich and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria.
What's nearby
Swiss National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
ETH Zurich - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Lindenhof - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Bahnhofstrasse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Zurich Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Stampfenbachplatz Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Zürich Central Station - 4 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Brasserie Federal - 4 min walk
Spitz - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Kaimug - 4 min walk
Züri Bistro - 5 min walk
About this property
Arlette Am Hauptbahnhof Hotel
Arlette Am Hauptbahnhof Hotel offers 30 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 50-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1962.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
More
1 building
5 floors
Built in 1962
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Minibar
Room service
More
Desk
Heating
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.00 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
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
Pet fee: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.00 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 major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.
Property is also known as
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Arlette Am Hauptbahnhof Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 567 reviews
10 - Excellent
265
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 567 reviews
8 - Good
230
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 567 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 567 reviews
4 - Poor
11
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 567 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Richard
Business traveler
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quiet and staff, proximity to train station and city center
We started for one night there, very convenient to walk to the train stations with luggage. loved the pillows and blankets in the hotel. Walkable to old town, many dining and shopping in the area. Helpful stuff. At night you have to scan your keys to walk in.
Kristina
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laetitia
Business traveler
Dec 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great small hotel right at the train station, super convenient. Nice staff
Room was Compact & perfect for the solo traveler. Quick Walk to the train station for all connections. Street noise is a thing if you are sensitive sleeper, not often though .. relatively quiet.
After hour check-in is automated, was smoother and safer than I expected.
Pros: Close to Hauptbahnhof (though you need to carry suitcase up stairs in front of hotel) | Comfortable bed | Power sockets were in the right places | Complimentary water | Included breakfast from cafe next door was tasty
Cons: No reception after hours (though there is an emergency phone number) - should have been notified of after hours access code prior to check-in | Safe could be more modern (but it did the job) | Interior is a bit old - USB power sockets could be installed
Hotel’s location is ashort distance away from the train station. Passageway to the hotel was dimly lit at night, but not a problem. Only difficulty was in finding hotel’s location on the 1st day. Good baslc breakfast from nearby bakery.
Marshall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Gyongy
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were unaware of an airport shuttle? Arriving after 8:00 p.m. was a bit difficult. We were, however, finally able to follow the steps to open and get our keys. It was very helpful that a young couple was coming out and could help us. Also thoughtful and helpful was an envelope with our name with a key! It seemed very early to have no staff available. Next day staff person was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay.
Close to everything - museums, restaurants, train etc.
Seth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Daniel
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arlette Hotel was one of the more affordable hotels in Zurich that I selected.
PROs: Within 5 min. walk from the Central Train Station and Landesmuseum. Warm welcome from Jacob, and nice chats + tips from Manfred, a friendly resourceful young man. Room has everything that a single travel needs. AC is available despite non-avail. listing.
CONs: Room is old. AC is noisy. Bathroom needs more lighting. Bed is placed near table - be sure to move bed away or you'll bump your head on the table edge. Buffet breakfast is temporarily UNAVAILABLE despite listing. I was issued a daily voucher with SAME menu per day at the next-door Cafe with some non-English speaking ladies - that means just ONE coffee, ONE everything, NOT a buffet. This hotel losts one star due to this.
Hotel Arlette is a small but clean hotel, perfect for a short stay in Zürich. The location is excellent—just steps from the main train station, making it very convenient to explore the city and travel around Switzerland.
Odalys
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
ANTHONY
Traveled with partner
Sep 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front desk person Jakob was very accommodating. He allowed us to check in before 11 AM! He also allowed us to borrow a hot water kettle. Check out is also later than other hotels. It is at 11:30. There is an available elevator, although small. Hotel is a bit old but is very close to the main train station, Zurich HB. Approximately 6-7 minutes walk. Hotel is also close to old town and the new area where you can go shopping. Close to restaurants. Will definitely stay again if we are in Zurich. Highly recommended if you want to stay close to action but in a much quieter location.