Marktgasse Hotel, Zurich
Expert reviews
“Opened in 2015 in Zurich’s historical quarter, Marktgasse Hotel has 39 rooms done in airy, elegantly minimalist style (white fabrics, blond wood) along with a bright, lively café; dark, sleek bar-restaurant; library; and hammam.”
Featured in 36 Hours in Zurich by The New York Times.
“Located in the heart of the cobblestone streets of Old Town, this boutique hotel smartly blends its 15th-century history with modern minimalism. The rooms vary in size and are individually decorated, but all are done in a pared-down style with lots of white linen and pale wood.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Zurich.
“There’s been an inn or hostelry on the site for more than 600 years, but its current incarnation feels as fresh as a daisy. It’s got a fantastic bar (dark but not forbidding) and restaurant (Swiss but not traditional), plus a New York-style deli (buzzy and fun, and hugely popular with locals as well as guests).”
“The Marktgasse is one of Zurich’s oldest inns, situated in its historic city centre. The 39-roomed boutique hotel successfully blends modern minimalism with ancient heritage, and is warm and welcoming. It also offers a lively bar and an exceptional restaurant, Baltho.”
What guests liked
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Excellent service
All you need to know
Situated in the heart of the Altstadt, the Marktgasse Hotel couldn’t be in a better location. Within walking distance of Grossmunster Church, Lake Zurich, the train station, the opera, Bahnhofstrasse, and so many other attractions, getting around will be a breeze. This 15th-century building has been updated to include modern amenities. Guest rooms are simple, yet comfortable. White linens, Scandinavian furniture, wood floors, and earthy tones create a calm and serene atmosphere. Room sizes vary from a single bed to extra-large beds with a sitting room.
All rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flatscreen TVs. Upgrade to a suite for built-in sound systems and Nespresso machines. A complimentary breakfast is included in your stay, with options catering to vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diets. Access to Fitnesspark Stockerhof and Fitnesspark Stadelhofen, two nearby gyms with spas, is included in your room price. These are both a 12-minute walk from the hotel, offering saunas, jacuzzis, a cold water plunge pool, steam bath, massages, and brine thermal bath. Fitness options include cardio equipment, weight equipment, fitness classes, and a gymnastics room.
This hotel’s other charming features include a library, a café, and a restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace overlooking the Old Town. The hotel restaurant, IGNIV by Andreas Caminada, serves a gourmet tasting menu, and the adjoining cocktail bar has received the “Best Newcomer Bar” award from the Swiss Bar Awards. Delish-La Pinseria, the hotel café, serves fresh pizza and delicious salads.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
17 December 2024
overall very satisfied. if someone asked if we recommend staying there, I would say yes
fabian and the staff were excellent. Totally committed. Reception was nice. the complimentary water and coffee was great. bathroom in the room was very good. great shower.
rooms are very small . couldn't lay two suitcases down.
16 December 2024
Great location for a short stay.
Location. Very clean.
9 December 2024
Exceptional
Helpful staff and clean rooms .
9 December 2024
good location
location was great, staff great. the rooms are not equipped for two people, only space for one persons luggage, no shelving in the bathroom to hold basic necessities. One chair etc.
bathroom too small, room only made for one person comfortably,
6 December 2024
Nice stay in the heart of Zurich old town
The location of the hotel is great. Staff were very friendly. We got upgraded which was appreciated. Our room was very large and comfortable
2 December 2024
Perfect location, clean room, kind staff
Property was easily found and very clean and staff was extremely kind and accommodating!
The room felt like it was on a slant so if you have vertigo just beware this will absolutely trigger that.
28 November 2024
Fabulous
The "tiny"room was tiny but cosy, had everything i needed. The tea and coffee facilities were available 24 hours. The breakfast was not abundant but had everything you need in the morning.
26 November 2024
Fantastic hotel well worth a visit
The staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing was ever a problem for them and are very willing to help you The breakfast was also great, loads of choice from bacon, sausage scrambled eggs, to fresh fruit, yogurt and pastries. The room was very large, large double bed, free standing bathtub , we were in a historic room. Great location in the old town , lots to see and lots of very nice restaurants in the area.
Nothing at all , it was very warm in the hotel , but apart from that nothing to complain about
25 November 2024
Exceptional
Excellent location, steps away from tram and good restaurant, breakfast was also decent
21 November 2024
I will return
Location! Beds were very comfortable. Room was huge!
18 November 2024
Very good
Staffs were friendly and helpful Location
Nothing
18 November 2024
Wonderful!
A wonderfully elegant hotel in the centre of the old town. The room was comfortable and had everything that I needed. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would come again.
12 November 2024
Nice hotel, staff were terrible
Location / design
Reception at the first floor entry at ground, rather annoying when you’ve got luggage to carry up and down stairs
11 November 2024
Very good
outstanding location, historic building with modern fitout
Not sure we got the rooms we paid for shower water temperature was inconsistent
4 November 2024
Great location
Location excellent. Spacious clean rooms Breakfast in Delish was very good. Good service as well
Shower pressure not the best and temp of water fluctuating. You g lady in the bar downstairs was not very welcoming when ordering drinks and showed some attitude!
25 October 2024
Nice
The AC
There is no car parking and high price
22 October 2024
Great stay in the center of the old town
Everything was great. Cleanliness, comfort, excellent staff, in the center of Zurich but still very quiet.
16 October 2024
Enjoyed our four nights in this hotel and will definitely return.
We liked the location of the hotel and the personnel were very helpful when we needed directions. It was very quiet and well maintained.
There was no one specific thing that we didn’t like about this property.
15 October 2024
Great
Great location. Friendly staff & relaxed atmosphere
14 October 2024
Very good
Great location.
All good!
12 October 2024
Exceptional
Great location, aesthetically beautiful, staff very friendly and helpful, very clean and spacious for a solo traveller.
The rooms can get very very warm and takes a while for the AC to cool up the room
12 October 2024
Fabulous
Staff at Reception were fantastic. We recieved a lovely warm welcome. A welcome drink was very much appreciated also.
7 October 2024
Very nice hotel and well-located!
Very nice hotel and in a very good location! Clean decoration, water fountain available with glasses and jars.
4 October 2024
Awesome location and great hotel staff
Location location
None
2 October 2024
Very good
Big improvement on cleanliness
Staff a bit slow or understaffed
1 October 2024
Great stay in beautiful boutique hotel
Great location in centre of old town. Nice aesthetic, very clean. Really great staff who go out of their way to make your stay exceptional
Nothing
23 September 2024
Our first time in Zürich, we will come back to Marktgasse.
Only a few hotels understand their guest's needs. Marktgasse's team did their utmost to make our late arrival comfortable, helpful, friendly, and professional during our check-in and stay. They were prepared for what sometimes is unexpected.
21 September 2024
Very good
Great location
21 September 2024
Quiet place. Nice bedroom.
My bedroom as a space and the professional stagf
20 September 2024
What a lovely hotel!
Well located to shops, restaurant and transportation. Super friendly staff and nice breakfast included
19 September 2024
Stunning experience!
Loved the efficiency and simplicity
Difficult to access if you are coming by taxi
18 September 2024
Exceptional
Really nice modern hotel with a great location.
Event was great!
16 September 2024
A comfortable, minimalist decor hotel in the Old City with tricky electronics connections.
Ideally situated in the Altstadt. (An easy 12-15 walk from the train station.) Comfortable beds. Appreciated the loan of special Swiss electrical adaptor. Breakfast dining room is also a restaurant.
Complicated WiFi sign-in procedure. Plugs difficult to access. Tricky to keep adapter plug plugged in. Shower water temperature would suddenly run hotter when, presumably, someone flushed a toilet nearby.
16 September 2024
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15 September 2024
Exceptional experience. Will definitely be back
Breakfast was simple , yet good and freshly prepared. The bed mattress is exceptional !
Maybe help to get our luggage to our room
12 September 2024
Great hotel
Great hotel in lovely location. Nice breakfast in the adjoining cafe. Comfy beds and great staff.
Air con was a bit noisy
8 September 2024
Nice hotel in a great location
Great location and a comfortable place to stay
Nothing really
31 August 2024
This Hotel is perfect for a Zurich stop over, whether for business or pleasure.
excellent night's sleep in this functional tranquil room.
Room is starting to show signs of wear and tear. Hotel seemed light on staff to support with baggage
31 August 2024
Perfect locations and cool hotel
Stylish friendly and great location
no fridge in the rooms
23 August 2024
Fabulous
Excellent location, convenient, clean & safe. Rooms are modern and hotel has a nice vibe. Loved my room and slept really well. AC is perfect. Bathroom amenities are good quality. I’d stay here again.
Just the space between the bed and the room is so small. Not sure if someone is slightly overweight, how can they go to their bed.. but this was a very minor thing.
23 August 2024
Very good
Everyone was very helpful and the room was very clean and up to date.
My room on the top floor had a very low ceiling of 6 feet and was very claustrophobic since I am 5’5”. It was only for one night so I managed but I wouldn’t have like to stay any longer. I’m sure all the rooms aren’t like this.
22 August 2024
Awesome spot for a few nights , great facilities
Everything was good
Nothing
14 August 2024
Exceptional
everything staff is perfect
13 August 2024
Very good
Great location. Clean and comfortable
11 August 2024
Excellent
Location, cleanliness, comfort
No Netflix, no refrigerator on the rooms but everything at the reception
10 August 2024
Exceptional
best location in town
location and cleannes
6 August 2024
Right in the heart of things yet still quiet on an evening, right next to great restaurants . Authentic Zürich stay
Very central, cute rooms, very clean. Amazing staff
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5 August 2024
Perfect city break.
Perfect place for a few days’ city trip. Friendly people, comfy beds, delicious free water. Excellent location in the city center; all the main sights reachable by foot. Hauptbahnhof is a 10 minute walk away.
4 August 2024
Very good
great location
wi-fi - getting on the wifi was a nightmare
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
21 December 2024
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