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Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich

3.5 star property
Travelers warm up by the lobby fireplace while planning days filled with Swiss history and culture in this centrally located Old Town hotel.

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Located in Old Town Zürich, Sorell Hotel Rütli offers a hearty breakfast buffet each morning. Guests can connect to WiFi by the lobby fireplace, enjoy coffee on the terrace, or unwind at the cozy bar. Dry cleaning services make longer stays convenient.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$354
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room dining

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighbourhood in Zürich, Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Old Botanical Garden and Cabaret Voltaire are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours and other activities like skiing. Visit our Zürich travel guide
Map
Zaehringerstrasse 43, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • Main building of ETH Zurich #architecture
    ETH Zurich
    3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lindenhof which includes a sunset and heritage architecture
    Lindenhof
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swiss National Museum showing interior views
    Swiss National Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes and a city
    Bahnhofstrasse
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zurich Town Hall featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbor
    Zurich Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Central Tram Stop
    2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station
    5 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Rheinfelder Bierhalle
    1 min walk
  • Grande Café & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Franzos
    1 min walk
  • Johanniter Brasserie
    1 min walk

About this property

Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich

Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
A free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bike hire, airport drop-off service (surcharge) and concierge services
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 45 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1954
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.00 per night.

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 45 per day (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.00 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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Sorell Hotel Rütli Zurich
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$354, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of CHF 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Polybahn Funicular and Bahnhofstrasse. Central Library Zurich and Swiss Craft Center are also within 5 minutes. Central Tram Stop and Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, great location, kind staff, nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Siying

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amenities, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and shower were spotless, a good breakfast and staff were very helpful. Would stay here anytime we are in Zürich
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, with wonderful service. Many languages spoken and very helful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and neat. Quite place and safety for me who’s traveling solo. I’ll stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time staying at this hotel. The location is great. Super convenient to go anywhere, Train station, bus stops, so many stores, cafes and restaurants etc. The room is clean, warm and comfortable bed. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We also enjoyed their breakfast, beautiful food and coffee / tea. We will certainly consider to stay at this hotel next time when we visit Zurich.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was huge and everyone was extremely kind and helpful. The breakfast was nice and the location is very convenient to the HB!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were very well kept, the staff courteous and professional, the breakfast was good and the location was outstanding...minutes to the train station and various local transit stops. Very near lots of restaurants, bars and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is very good. Close to many restaurants and bars. Staff was very friendly and attentive. The hotel was a very good selection for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in a great location! Close to train station and old town. Rooms are very comfortable. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big, the sofa bed was already prepared and the location is unbeatable. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location from train station. Our room was spacious. Bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the coffee and spiced wine in the reception area. Breakfast was very good. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, delicious drinkable water from the tap!! A little bit noisy neighborhood, but I could enjoy the atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zheyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome staff, clean rooms, and excellent location. Will definitely stay again if visit Zurich
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlowe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Clean rooms. Larger rooms available. Very helpful staff. Close to train station and places to eat & drink
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very helpful and courteous. There was no way to adjust the thermostat in our room nor could we open windows and it was stifling hot. The variety of breakfast foods was very good and service was excellent. We would have appreciated washcloths and hair conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly service and awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff and weekend breakfast person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sorell Hotel Rütli was a convenient place to stay with access to lots of restaurants, cafes, and historic Old Town. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hemang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent choice about 5 min. from the station. Moderate sized room was OK. Lots of bars and restaurants very close by. Would consider staying again. 7.5/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025