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Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness

3.0 star property

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A modern room with a fireplace, yellow walls, a sofa, a table, and a chair.
A modern interior with sloped ceilings, wooden beams, and multiple seating areas with cushioned benches.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mainaustrasse 24, Zürich, ZH, 8008
  • Place, Zürich Opera House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Promenade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Junior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a floor lamp.

Studio, Kitchenette

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness

A full-service spa, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness offers 18 accommodations with safes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ladies Only Wellness. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness, you're just a quick walk from Zürich Opera House. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages at Ladies Only Wellness
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a meeting room, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • 15 minutes by foot from Bahnhofstrasse and a 4-minute drive from Swiss National Museum
  • Dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness was completed in April 2022.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 29 for adults and CHF 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 29 for adults and CHF 14 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A facilities fee includes use of: sauna; spa

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. 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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Alma Hotel - Boutique hideaway by the lake with rooftop and ladies-only wellness Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 407 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, easy access to the lake and only a 20 minute walk in to town. Staff were amazing 😁.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, priced reasonably and with very engaging staff. The hotel is well located in a quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with all the amenities at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice start to our vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Location is perfect. Breakfast is great. Great experience. Highly recommended. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a short walk to the lake and all the great food and shopping options on Seefeldstrasse. Ristorante Almalfi across the street is a big plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of Zurich, a stoneʻs throw from a charming walk along the lake where so many Zurchers love to gather, and restaurants and cafes galore nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TAJINDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good quiet place with walking distance for shopping and other activities. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All facilities were excellent and staff very friendly and helpful. The roof top terrace was a great place to spend the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
happy with the hotel and staff v helpful and friendly. only one negative point, it is too cold in the room without heating and extra duvet at the time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room and bath. Quiet area. Clean and friendly staff. Close to northern end of Zürichsee and Christmas markets!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a great are of Zurich close to the lake and many great restaurants. Very easy to get around using the tram and close to the main station. Lovely rooms and shared spaces, and so nice to have the outdoor space too. Staff were incredibly helpful. Fully recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

CARLA MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sense of calm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. No air con in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Alma. I was a bit skeptical at the time of the booking because some reviews and the pictures don’t do justice to this beautiful place at all. The place is clean, well decorated, the room is spacious, the breakfast was top of the line, the staff is friendly, the location is prime. Very close to the lake and just 15 min walk to the old town, a bit more, the train station. They wrote a cute note and offered us a bottle of sparkling wine for New Years Eve. We watched the fireworks from their 360 view rooftop. Perfection all around. I will DEFINITELY go again and stay right at Alma when I return to Zurich.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and relaxing stay in a nice area. Hotel is approximately a 30 minute walk to the centre of Zurich along the lake but there is also a quick, cheap, and regular tram option less than 5 minutes away. Free (quality) tea and coffee options 24/7 on the ground floor were nice, but didn’t quite make up for the lack of kettle in the room, especially as we were on the 4th floor - having booked a room with a kitchenette would have expected this would be included (though Hotel did state they were unable to provide kettles due to the police requirements)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

We had a great quick stay at this hotel. The room was spacious and the location was very convenient to several tram stops and the lake was a quick 5 minute walk away. Parking is limited but there's a garage also only a 5 minute walk away so we didn't have any issues. The hotel itself was very clean and all workers we encountered were friendly. We loved the complementary coffee bar and the idea of the honor-system treats at the front (we didn't utilize this but thought it was a nice touch)! There's a great rooftop with a wonderful view and as an added bonus our dogs were able to stay with us at no additional cost. Overall a great stay and would highly recommend to anyone considering this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we didn'tlike the noise of the toilet door - the pillow was too big and heavy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first trip to Zurich so we had no idea if the Alma would be a good choice or not. But we were so glad we selected it! The staff was exceptionally friendly, everyone spoke fluent English, and everyone worked to ensure our comfort. There were a couple of service errors (a houekeeper who had a little trouble with managing the details, and one breakfast that felt like we were getting the lefovers of other guests), but in both instances, the front desk team sprung into action to make things right when I reported the concerns. The hotel is a good walk to the HB, or a quick walk to the tram station, if you feel like riding. There are some good Italian restaurants, a small bakery, and a delicious gelato shop in the immediate area as well. Of course, having beautiful Lake Zurich nearby was a bonus! Even our departure was wonderful, with Bernadette putting together a breakfast bag for us when we had to leave in the early a.m. for our flight home. The hotel isn't luxurious, but what it lacks in fanciness, it makes up for in kindness, coziness, and warmth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated. Historic house limits in room amenities but they make up for it with some extras. 24 hr complimentary coffee and tea downstairs. Guest kitchen for those who want to eat in or store snacks. Pleasant decor. Fan provided in lieu of AC. Quiet area. Rooftop terrace. Rose garden with tables in back. Short walk to shoreline park on lake Zurich. 5 minute walk to trams direct to Bahnhof, grocery stores. Bathroom was small. There is an elevator, but raised threshold at room door and to bathroom may hinder mobility impaired folks. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Frühstück, sehr gute Lage trotzdem ruhig. Kurze Distanz zum See, Altstadt oder Botanischer Garten.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes und toll geführtes Hotel. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend und das Frühstück sehr fein. Die Lage am See und zentrumsnah ist phantastisch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel tres charmant, convivial et tres bien place.personnel adorable.je reviendrai sans hesitation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026