When you visit Zurich, you don’t just visit Switzerland, you visit a melting pot of dozens of cultures and nationalities. The city is full of museums, art galleries, and years of history. If nothing else, the views alone make Zurich a serene destination, with colorful buildings lining the river banks and the majestic Swiss Alps in the background.
Switzerland is one of the greenest and most sustainable countries on the planet. Besides its geographical advantage, the city of Zurich has gone to even the greatest lengths to protect the environment and stay eco-friendly. Zurich tightly restricts carbon emissions and reduces the use of concrete, in addition to getting most of its electricity from hydropower and a sustainable public transportation system.
The hotel industry goes just as far as the city to maintain eco-friendly tourism and promote environmental protection practices. To help make the rest of the world aware our how important it is to protect our planet, consider staying at one of the 5 best sustainable hotels in Zurich during your next visit.
Recommended eco-hotels:
25Hours Hotel Langstrasse
25Hours Hotel Langstrasse is a modern world colliding with the best tradition in Switzerland. It was designed between the concepts of banking, the red-light district, capitalism, and classic and elegant art. Sitting in an ideal location with direct access to the city, 25Hours Hotel Langstrasse is the perfect location for explorers, business workers, and visitors looking for the best of Zurich.
Located in the Langstrasse District of Zurich, it is in a prime position for access to the main train station. It is also within walking distance of the Swiss National Museum and Bahnhofstrasse. It features an on-site Swiss-style restaurant, fitness center, sauna, pawn shop, and workroom/gallery. Rooms at the property come equipped with satellite television, a private bathroom with toiletries, free wifi, and a cozy atmosphere.
What makes 25Hours Hotel Langstrasse sustainable?
25Hours Hotel Langstrasse is sustainable by being a part of the Accor Sustainability program, and the Travel Sustainable Program, to strive to stay as environmentally friendly as possible. The hotel has eliminated the use of all single-use plastic products, uses water-efficient toilets and showers, has LED lighting and double-glazed windows, provides bicycle rentals, and promotes local artists and services.
Hotel details
Address:
Langstrasse 150, Aussersihl, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland.
Guest rating:
4.4 out of 5
Price per night:
From $160
Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble is a 3-star hotel in Zurich, with 4-star quality and service. The hotel was built from the old Zurich city wall back in the early 1800s and has since been originally restored with a modernized, unique twist. Hotel Scheuble provides a convenient stay in the middle of the city, with a quiet and cozy atmosphere to relax and take home during each stay.
Located in the heart of Zurich just a few steps away from the train station, it is within walking distance of the city’s main attractions, various shops and boutiques, and delicious restaurants. Guests can even receive 20% when visiting the restaurant next door, Tre Cucine. The hotel features a modern and gorgeous design, with a blend of European and Asian influences, and a mouth-watering daily breakfast each morning. Rooms are quiet and comfortable, with a seating area, private bathroom, television, bottled water, wifi, and a homey atmosphere.
What makes Hotel Scheuble sustainable?
Hotel Scheuble is sustainable, being aware of the protection of the environment for the next generation, and the overall well-being of themselves and others. They are strongly committed to the fight against global warming and have implemented various practices to show their awareness. In addition to access to electric charging vehicles ports, they have been reducing CO2 emissions as far back as 2006 and have been completely CO2-free since 2013.
Hotel details
Address:
Mühlegasse 17, 1. Zurich Old Town – City Center, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland.
Guest rating:
4.3 out of 5
Price per night:
From $155
Widder Hotel
Widder Hotel is a luxury hideaway in Zurich providing comfort and top-quality service. From star cuisine in the Widder Restaurant and La Rôtisserie to a relaxing wellness break in Alex Lake Zurich – the range of offers is broad and spectacular at the Widder Hotel. Enjoy a boat ride along the river on the hotel’s private boat, and enjoy a food and bar sampling on the way.
Located in Zurich’s Old Town, Wider Hotel is surrounded by historic buildings, shops and boutiques, and famous works of art, and is just a short walk from the main train station and the infamous Bahnhofstrasse shopping street. Furniture and designs are all admired amongst artists, belonging to famous Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg. Each room is lavishly decorated with class and elegance and provides everything needed for a comfortable stay with soft drinks, a private stocked bathroom, wifi, an entertainment system, and television. The hotel features the Widder Bar with worldwide spirits and drinks, and the Widder restaurant serves world-class Swiss cuisine.
What makes Widder Hotel sustainable?
Widder Hotel is sustainable by being known as being ‘Swisstainable’ and are part of the Responsible Hotels of Switzerland Project. They practice plastic-free procedures, limit food waste and increase recycling, use farm-to-table seasonal products, organic soaps, and electronic lighting, and promotion and education sustainability and global warming. Additionally, they make a donation each year to promote awareness of climate change and global warming, from a small portion of each stay.
Hotel details
Address:
Rennweg 7, 1. Zurich Old Town – City Center, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland.
Guest rating:
4.3 out of 5
Price per night:
From $410
Sorrell Hotel St Peter
Sorrell Hotel St Peter is a retreat in the heart of the action of the melting pot city of Zurich. All visitors in the city find the hotel’s four walls to settle down, feel good, and spread out at the Design & Lifestyle Hotel St. Peter. They know your needs and are here for you 24 hours a day to help and assist in all your wants and needs.
Located in the heart of Zurich, between the Sihl and the Limmat rivers, with the main railway station and the lake promenade just a few minutes’ walk away. The hotel provides an excellent high view of the city, features a delicious on-site restaurant with a French touch, and bar and pastries serving drinks and treats throughout the day. All rooms feature free wifi, a private bathroom, a television, a coffee machine, and a homey atmosphere.
What makes Sorrell Hotel St Peter sustainable?
Sorrel Hotel St. Peter is sustainable by going to great lengths to promote eco-friendliness in all their practices and service. They have been labeled as “Swisstainable” and are part of the My Climate Cause For Care. They promote physical well-being and lower pollution by providing bike rentals for all hotel guests to use freely around the city, as well as producing a daily breakfast with only the freshest and healthiest local products.
Hotel details
Address:
In Gassen 10, 1. Zurich Old Town – City Center, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland.
Guest rating:
4.6 out of 5
Price per night:
From $250
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel is a luxurious green oasis in the middle of bustling Zurich. With a great location, delicious restaurant, and overall amazing hospitality, the hotel is always ready to make each stay in Zurich as comfortable and entertaining as possible. Relax in the beautiful garden and quiet environment, without the stress of missing any action happening right outside the door.
Located in the center of Zurich, it is a 5-min walk from the main train station, and just around the corner from the famous Bahnhofstrasse shopping street. It provides easy and convenient access, quietness, and serenity within its walls. The onsite Leaf Restaurant serves delicious Swiss-styled cuisine, in addition to a private tennis court on-site. Rooms feature a modern spacious, intimate design, a balcony with gorgeous views, satellite television, a private bathroom, free wifi, a mini bar, and a coffee machine.
What makes Engimatt City & Garden Hotel sustainable?
Enigmatt City & Garden Hotel in Zurich is sustainable by being a part of the Travel Sustainable Program. They have implemented procedures and practices throughout the facility to promote sustainability and remain as environmentally friendly as possible. The hotel has eliminated all single-use plastic products, uses water-efficient toilets and showers, provides locally sourced fresh food and produce, has LED efficient lighting sources, double-glazed windows, an electric car charging station, and green space such as a garden or terrace.
Hotel details
Address:
Engimattstrasse 14, Enge, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland.
Guest rating:
4.2 out of 5
Price per night:
From $185
Whether you are traveling for business, pleasure, or for adventure, staying sustainable is easy in the Green city of Zurich. We hope that you have enjoyed this guest to the best sustainable hotels in Zurich, and hope that it has inspired you to be more eco-friendly during your next trip!
How we select the best eco-friendly hotels in Zurich
We are a travel research company. We check a lot of details and guest reviews before making a selection. First, we check which hotels follow eco-travel principles. Are they recycling their waste? Do they work with local communities? Are they using renewable energy? Are they not using single-using plastics?
Secondly, we check guest reviews across multiple websites and only list hotels with an aggregated review rating of at least 4 out of 5. So you can be confident you will stay at an excellent eco-friendly hotel in Zurich.
More and more people recognize the importance of sustainable travel. Not only is it better for the environment and our planet, but it also often leads to more meaningful experiences. If you’re interested in learning more about eco-tourism, here are some eco-friendly travel tips to get you started.
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