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Our top choices for Urania Observatory hotels

A restaurant with wooden decor, a bar area, and tables set for dining.

1. Hotel Kindli

Hotel Kindli
3.5 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (137 reviews)
"Lovely historic hotel in the heart of old town Zürich."
United States
Craig
The price is AU$783
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hotel Kindli
A modern interior with a seating area, bookshelves, and large windows.

2. Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich

Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich
4.5 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (299 reviews)
"Nice rooms, central location, good looking breakfast."
United States
KIRK
The price is AU$711
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich
A cozy outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by festive decorations and greenery.

3. Widder Hotel

Widder Hotel
5.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.2 km from Urania Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is AU$1,407
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Widder Hotel
A grand lobby with a high ceiling, large chandelier, and symmetrical columns.

4. Baur au Lac

Baur au Lac
5.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.8 km from Urania Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (270 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
sager
The price is AU$2,231
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Baur au Lac
A café interior with a bar area, chandeliers, and a glass partition.

5. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
5.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location. Very good staff. Restaurant great."
United States
Regina
The price is AU$960
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a large island with black pots, and a sleek design.

6. Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz

Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz
3.5 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.6 km from Urania Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Amazing location with easy access to transportation and shopping. Great place and very clean. Our family enjoyed this stay"
United States
Zach
The price is AU$964
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz
A restaurant named 'Swiss Chuchi' with outdoor seating on a cobblestone street.

7. Hotel Adler Zürich

Hotel Adler Zürich
3.5 star property
Niederdorf, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"great location"
United States
scott
The price is AU$412
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Adler Zürich
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a glass roof structure, and a building in the background.

8. Glockenhof Zürich

Glockenhof Zürich
4.5 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"We loved the location"
United States
Raul
The price is AU$599
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Glockenhof Zürich
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a stone facade, and striped awnings.

9. Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich

Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich
4.5 star property
Hochschulen, 1.3 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (563 reviews)
"Excellent location and super helpful staff."
United States
William
The price is AU$721
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe.

10. Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich

Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich
4.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.7 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (715 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay here. Great location from which to explore Zurich. Excellent breakfast."
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$481
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich
A building with a sign reading "EMA HOUSE HOTEL SUITES".

11. EMA House Hotel Suites

EMA House Hotel Suites
4.0 star property
Unterstrass, 1 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (808 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay"
Australia
Frances
The price is AU$546
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
EMA House Hotel Suites
A courtyard with stone flooring, tables with pink chairs, and potted plants.

12. Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seidenhof Zürich

Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seidenhof Zürich
4.5 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.2 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (283 reviews)
"Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, excellent breakfast, large comfortable room"
Canada
Leslie
The price is AU$547
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seidenhof Zürich
A wooden table with breakfast items including croissants, eggs, and orange juice, set against a cityscape view.

13. Saint Georges Hotel

Saint Georges Hotel
2.0 star property
Werd, 1 km from Urania Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Cozy, clean, and quiet. I would stay here again!"
United States
Elizabeth Anne
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Saint Georges Hotel
A terrace with a table set for dining, overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge in the background.

14. Storchen Zurich

Storchen Zurich
5.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (411 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and friendly staff"
United States
CARIDAD
The price is AU$1,252
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Storchen Zurich
An outdoor dining area with a transparent dome structure, tables, chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

15. Park Hyatt Zurich

Park Hyatt Zurich
5.0 star property
District 2, 0.9 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (317 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Kenneth James
The price is AU$1,224
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Park Hyatt Zurich
A modern lounge area with red sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a variety of seating options including armchairs and a bench.

16. citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich
4.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,193 reviews)
"5 star, great location and quiet rooms."
United Kingdom
Ryan
The price is AU$266
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
citizenM Zürich
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden shelves, a potted plant, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.

17. Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof

Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof
3.5 star property
Gewerbeschule, 0.7 km from Urania Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The property was very clean, perfect location for our trip and the staff was so helpful."
United States
Elisabeth
The price is AU$296
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof
A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

18. 25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse

25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse
4.0 star property
Langstrasse, 1.1 km from Urania Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms and very helpful staff"
United States
Dwayne and Roshanda
The price is AU$369
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse
A building with a sign reading "restaurant zum Kropf".

19. Paradeplatz Apartment by Airhome

Paradeplatz Apartment by Airhome
4.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in old town Zurich, Provided you want to be in the go, more of a nice place to sleep, the apartment is not well lighted, it’s a bit dark "
United States
Randell
The price is AU$744
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Paradeplatz Apartment by Airhome
A narrow street with buildings featuring multiple stories, shutters, and flower boxes.

20. Marktgasse Hotel

Marktgasse Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (700 reviews)
"This property is adorable, very clean and in the perfect location!"
United States
Sally
The price is AU$568
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Marktgasse Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Urania Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A restaurant with wooden decor, a bar area, and tables set for dining.
Hotel Kindli
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
137 reviews
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A modern interior with a seating area, bookshelves, and large windows.
Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
299 reviews
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A cozy outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by festive decorations and greenery.
Widder Hotel
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
240 reviews
View
A grand lobby with a high ceiling, large chandelier, and symmetrical columns.
Baur au Lac
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
270 reviews
View
A café interior with a bar area, chandeliers, and a glass partition.
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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A modern building with illuminated windows and a large billboard.

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Top Urania Observatory Hotel Reviews

A café interior with a bar area, chandeliers, and a glass partition.
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Old Town Zürich

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location across the road from the train station. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Free chocolate treats and fruit everyday were a nice touch. Restaurant food and service also very nice.
Australia
Kirsty
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Urania Observatory?

Urania Observatory is located in a family-friendly area of Zürich known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 496 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Urania Observatory?

Adjacent to Urania Observatory, Hotel Scheuble is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a bar and parking. Other good options within a short distance include ibis Styles Zurich City Center and Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Urania Observatory?

Expedia has 496 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Urania Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Urania Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Urania Observatory.

What can I see and do near Urania Observatory?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Swiss National Museum, FIFA World Football Museum or Kunsthalle Zurich. While you're exploring, swing by Lindenhof, Zürich Opera House and Museum Rietberg to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Tonhalle Zurich, Maag Halle and Schiffbau.

How can I get to Urania Observatory?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Urania Observatory is simple. Nearby metro stations include Paradeplatz Tram Stop, Rennweg Tram Stop and Rathaus Tram Stop. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Zürich Limmatquai Station, Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) or Zürich Central Station.