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title: "Hotel Platzhirsch, Zurich: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Platzhirsch in Zurich: rated 8.1 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★
# Hotel Platzhirsch

Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland

8.1 ·  Very good 50 reviews ·  #93 #93 of 130 in Zurich ·  9.7 Location score
## About Hotel Platzhirsch

Hotel Platzhirsch is a hotel in Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 50 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 370 m from the centre of Zurich. The nearest airport, Zürich Airport (ZRH), is 9.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 16

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 1879

- **Last renovated:** 2022

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 46

Spitalgasse 3 [hotelplatzhirsch.ch](http://www.hotelplatzhirsch.ch/)

## How Hotel Platzhirsch scores

Better rated than 31% of hotels in Zurich

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **9.7**
-   Beach access **2.9**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Zurich average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zürich, Rudolf-Brun-Brücke</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">100 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zürich Airport (ZRH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zurich</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">370 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Musée Visionnaire90 m
-   Baugeschichtliches Archiv170 m
-   Haus zum Rech180 m
-   Memorial Lenin180 m
-   Zunftstadt210 m
-   Lindenhof240 m

## Hotel Platzhirsch: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Hotel Platzhirsch. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Zürich becomes even more accessible through the taxi and car hire amenities provided at the hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Hotel Platzhirsch with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. For all your minor, last-minute requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them, eliminating the need to venture out. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Hotel Platzhirsch. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.

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## Questions about Hotel Platzhirsch

### How do guests rate Hotel Platzhirsch?

Hotel Platzhirsch has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 50 reviews, which is better than 31% of rated hotels in Zurich.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Platzhirsch?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Hotel Platzhirsch include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Hotel Platzhirsch?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hotel Platzhirsch from the airport?

The nearest airport, Zürich Airport (ZRH), is 9.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hotel Platzhirsch close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hotel Platzhirsch have?

Hotel Platzhirsch has 16 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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