Located in Zürich Center, Motel One Zürich is next to Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich and Old Botanical Garden. This 394-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a terrace.
What's nearby
Swiss Casinos Zurich - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Paradeplatz - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Lindenhof - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Zurich Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Selnau Station - 3 min walk
Zürich Limmatquai Station - 12 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
La Stanza - 5 min walk
HATO Restaurants - 1 min walk
The Matcha Club - 5 min walk
Happy Chef - 3 min walk
Rimini Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Motel One Zürich
Hotel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Bahnhofstrasse
At Motel One Zürich, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a terrace. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Sitting areas, hair dryers, and safes are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 19.90 to 19.90 per person
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Elevator (55 inch wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
More
4 floors
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Smoking not allowed
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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
This property welcomes pets for CHF 25 per pet, per night
1 total pets
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Service animals exempt from fees
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay these 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.
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19.90 to 19.90 for adults, and CHF 0 to 19.90 for children
Nearby parking fee: CHF 39 per day (300 ft away)
Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Check-in: 3 PM—-5:30 AM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.
Property is also known as
Motel One Zürich Hotel Zurich
Motel One Zürich Hotel
Motel One Zürich Zurich
Motel One Zürich Hotel
Motel One Zürich Zürich
Motel One Zürich Hotel Zürich
Frequently asked questions
Is free cancellation available at Motel One Zürich?
Motel One Zürich offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.
How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Zürich?
As of Dec 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Zürich on Dec 21, 2025 start from $186.71, excluding 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's there to see around Motel One Zürich?
This hotel is situated in Zürich Center, just steps from Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich and Old Botanical Garden, and within a short walk of Bahnhofstrasse. You'll also find Letzigrund Stadium and Hallenstadion within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Motel One Zürich?
No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.
Does Motel One Zürich feature a casino?
No, Motel One Zürich doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Motel One Zürich?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.
Is Motel One Zürich a good place to stay for couples?
Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
Does Motel One Zürich have a hot tub?
No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Motel One Zürich have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
Motel One Zürich offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.
Will Motel One Zürich allow pets to stay for free?
Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Motel One Zürich for a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night.
Are there connecting rooms at Motel One Zürich?
No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from Motel One Zürich?
The closest major airport to Motel One Zürich is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 7.5 mi away (27 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Motel One Zürich?
No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Motel One Zürich.