Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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Reception
Meeting facility
Attic Junior Suite | Living area
Lake
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stauffacherquai 1, Zürich, ZH, 8004
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lindenhof
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Swiss National Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪12 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Cozy Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Medium Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Large Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Attic Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia

Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Bahnhofstrasse
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area are onsite.
Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Zürich hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bahnhofstrasse. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a poolside bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • 7 minutes by foot from Bahnhofstrasse and a 4-minute drive from Letzigrund Stadium
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking for CHF 30 per day; reservations required; discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 100.00 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 30 per day (820 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Restaurant Helvetia
Hotel Restaurant Helvetia Zurich
Hotel Restaurant Helvetia Zürich
Restaurant Helvetia Zurich
Restaurant Helvetia Zürich

Reviews

Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 456 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary-Jane, Plymouth Meeting

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff very attentive and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we got a nice quiet room overlooking the water. staff were great and remembered all our requests. library has a coffee machine open 24/7 with balcony over river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthias Stephan, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Cedar Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Art feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Josée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for short trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good property except of 1 thing for me which is the portable air conditioning as it was so loud. I was told that the built in ac isn’t working because the building is old. We had to turn that machine off before sleeping because of the noise. Positives - walking distance to old and central are including Zurich HB + Dining options around. People at the Reception was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
We were on the top floor and the air conditioner did not work. Had to sleep in 80° plus room. They did give us a small portable unit that didn’t help. Pretty miserable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay away from the Suite room on top floor as there is a roof deck where they throw private parties with noise past midnight. Not ideal for families!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Naren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small tiny rooms. Otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Pedro Del Valle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in good condition and located in a good area. It is accesible to various places around the area, which is very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy. Close to public transit. Easy walk to cafes, restaurants, and points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, extremely nice staff, amazing coffee, comfortable room with adequate size. Can’t think of something that I didn’t like (except the big and heavy key chain they use for the room key)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool hotel but the room we stayed in is minuscule with very limited space to walk around the bed, let alone put luggage out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

deysi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attic suite is really top notch. Felt like staying in a city apartment; stylish and functional. Nice sitting area and efficiency kitchen, which was great for the night we brought take out back to the hotel. We brought our dog with us and this hotel is always welcoming of our pet. The bathroom could use some maintenance, but this is a minor complaint. The property is situated in a very walkable area and there are lots of entertainment and eating options. The main train station is a walkable distance from the hotel. When interacting with property staff you can be as ‘noticed’ or ‘unseen’ as you like. We saw that as a plus. Only real minus is the Expedia VIP perk; they give one pass for the onsite breakfast and as we are a couple this doesn’t really end up as a perk when you have to pay out of pocket for one of the meals. Based on a past stay we passed on the breakfast based on this alone, as it isn’t worth the cost of the breakfast meal for one.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Small clean room

Easy checkin and friendly staff. Rooms were on the small side.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

caress

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Beautifuly decorated attic suite we stayed it. It was quite roomy for the 3 of us and very comfortable. The hotel is about an 8 min walk to Zurich HB station and has lots of places nearby for a quick bite. We had the continental breakfast one morning and it wasn’t the best for kids so we skipped it after that. We would return to this hotel on our next trip for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, friendly, central hotel

I loved my stay at Helvetia. I was only in town for 2 nights and the location gave me easy access to everything- restaurants, bars, shops, old town, train station, the lake. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The room was cozy but clean and comfortable. Would highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room for the four of us to stay and 15 min walk to Olde city with plenty of shops and spots to eat. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station; lots of character; quaint and convenient. It is on a busy corner, but the windows and shades make it quiet and dark(er). I've stayed here before and both times were good visits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025