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Schifflaende 30, Zurich, Switzerland, CH-8001

Historic Boutique Hotel

Boutique Hotel Helmhaus is set in a 14th-century building in Zurich's Niederdorf district, part of the Old Town. It features soundproof rooms with Swiss mattresses, individually adjustable A/C, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, and bathroom with walk-in shower or bathtub. Some rooms offer special pillows with sheep's wool and pine flakes from the Swiss Alps.

Swiss Breakfast Buffet

The hotel serves a rich Swiss breakfast buffet with local cheeses, fresh fruits, homemade Bircher muesli, and eggs prepared to order. Bread comes from nearby bakeries, and coffee is sourced from Rickli's Kaffee. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Art and Culture

The hotel displays works by Swiss artist Gisèle Mengis. Nearby attractions include the Kunsthaus Zürich (0.5 km), Fraumünster Church (0.5 km), and Lake Zurich (0.5 km). Cabaret Voltaire, the birthplace of Dadaism, is a 5-minute walk away.

Central Location

The hotel is steps from the Limmatquai and a 12-minute train ride from Zurich Airport. Tram lines and bus stops are nearby, with direct access to the main station. Parking is available for CHF 45 per day.

Family and Special Packages

Family rooms accommodate up to five guests and include breakfast and a Zurich Zoo entry after three nights. The Ladies Package offers sparkling wine and Feuerstein toiletries. The Art Package includes a Kunsthaus Zürich visit and a book of Mengis's works.

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Boutique Small Double Room

2 persons

17 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

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Boutique Triple Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Boutique Family Room

2 persons

42 m²

1 King-size bed

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Boutique Queen Room

2 persons

16 m²

1 Single bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Zurich500 m

Airports

Kloten (ZRH) 12.4 km

St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) 106.5 km

Train

Zürich Stadelhofen500 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Services

Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Special diet menus

Children

Cots

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Schifflaende 30, Zurich, Switzerland, CH-8001

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Schifflaende 30, Zurich, Switzerland, CH-8001

City landmarks

Mall

Bahnhofstrasse

630 m

Museum

Swiss National Museum

1.3 km

Park

Lindenhof hill

600 m

Landmark

Old Town

630 m

Zoo

Zoo Zurich

2.9 km

Landmark

Zurich

1.2 km

Museum

FIFA World Football Museum

1.5 km

Landmark

Urania Observatory

820 m

Park

Platzspitz park

1.4 km

Museum

Zoological Museum

950 m

Landmark

Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich

1.4 km

Historic Site

Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall

790 m

Museum

Haus Konstruktiv

1.2 km

Museum

focusTerra

1.4 km

Nearby

Church

Grossmunster

210 m

Utoquai

Lake Zurich

430 m

Museum

Museum of Art

540 m

Church

Fraumunster Church

320 m

Square

Buerkliplatz

580 m

Square

Paradeplatz

570 m

Church

St. Peter Church

470 m

Opera House

Zurich Opera House

590 m

Museum

Helmhaus

140 m

Munsterbrucke

Monument to Hans Waldmann

170 m

Limmatquai

340 m

Muensterhof 20

Zunfthaus zur Meisen

200 m

Right bank of Limmat river

Niederdorf

310 m

Public Building

Stadthaus

310 m

Square

Sechselautenplatz

390 m

Limmat

180 m

Restaurants

Restaurant Papa Joe's

60 m

Schifflaende 18

Zum Weissen Kreuz

30 m

Roessligasse 3

Pizzeria Ristorante Molino

40 m

Limmatquai 16 8001 Zürich

Altstadt Hotel Restaurant

40 m

Kirchgasse 4

Cedre Bellevue

90 m

Schifflaende 5 Schifflände 5

Restaurant le Cedre Maurice

90 m

Nueschelerstrasse 3

Restaurant Karl

100 m

Kirchgasse 14

Restaurant Swiss Chuchi

530 m

Rosengasse 10

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BOUTIQUE HOTEL HELMHAUS ZUERICH, Zurich – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Historic Boutique Hotel

Swiss Breakfast Buffet

Art and Culture

Central Location

Family and Special Packages

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Services

Dining

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Room decor

Location

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