We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Lake Zurich, Switzerland. We have also included accommodation in apartments, holiday homes, boats, historic buildings, romantic hotels and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Set in Au, 21 km from Museum Rietberg, No1 Art B&B offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 23 km of Fraumünster. Grossmünster is 23 km from No1 Art B&B, while Bellevueplatz is 23 km from the property. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge. The units include a wardrobe. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Au, like hiking, skiing and fishing. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 33 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is one of the most charming, creative and well designed boutique hotels in Lake Zurich! So NICE!
Historic property. Great location. Situated directly on Lake Zurich and only 12 minutes by car or train from the centre, the 4-star superior Seehotel Sonne features a spa and fitness centre, cosy lounges, 2 restaurants and art work by Andy Warhol, Mario Comensol, Julian Schnabel and others. All rooms have their individual character, some in maisonette style, some romantically located under the roof. All rooms are equipped with modern furniture and decorated in bright and warm colours. There are 2 restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine and modern interpretations of Swiss specialities. The stylish Turmbar is ideal for drinks or cocktails, and there is a garden restaurant by the lake during spring and summer.Show full description
Holiday Home. Ferienwohnung Rapperswil are within a 10-minute walk of a shopping complex and the local sports centre which features an ice hockey hall, riding stables, and mini golf facilities. Rapperswil Old Town with its castle, harbour and pedestrian zone is 1 km away. The Rapperswil apartment has a balcony, a TV with cable channels, a bathroom, a living room with a sofa and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine and ironing facilities. Internet can be accessed via a USB stick. The property offers guests shared laundry and ironing facilities, and private parking is available on site free of charge. The nearest bus station is 100 metres away, and a restaurant and grocery shop are within 500 metres.Show full description
Holiday Home. Historisches Doppel - Riegelbauernhaus is a recently renovated holiday home in Langnau am Albis, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Uetliberg Mountain. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and lake views features 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. The unit at the property features a shower and a dressing room. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Museum Rietberg is 13 km from the holiday home, while Fraumünster is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 25 km from Historisches Doppel - Riegelbauernhaus.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Eschenbach and only 24 km from Einsiedeln Abbey, Studio Bergblick offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 37 km from Zurich Opera House and 37 km from Kunsthaus Zurich. The apartment is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 37 km from Bellevueplatz. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher, an oven and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. ETH Zurich is 38 km from Studio Bergblick, while Grossmünster is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Lovely interior design. This hotel is situated directly on Lake Zurich just a 10-minute drive away from Zurich’s city centre. The restaurant offers a lakeside terrace and free WiFi. The air-conditioned studios are fitted with a kitchenette, dining and working table, safety deposit box and private bathroom. The restaurant and bar comes with a waterfront terrace, where guests can enjoy grilled meat or fish together with freshly prepared salads and vegetables. Guests are welcome to use the wellness and spa area at no additional cost. It includes a steam room, sauna, vitality pool, relaxation area and treatment room, and offers direct access to the lake. Thalwil Ferry Terminal is only 800 metres away. Zürich Airport can be reached within a 30-minute drive, while the Thalwil Train Station is set a 5-minute walk away from Alex Lake Zürich - Lifestyle hotel and suites.Show full description
Delightful property. Great views. Popular among couples. Set in Schmerikon, Strandhotel Schmerikon has a garden and a terrace. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available and on-site parking is provided. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Zürich is 34 km from Strandhotel Schmerikon, while St. Gallen is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 39 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most beautiful, elegant and relaxing small hotels in Lake Zurich! It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Trendy. Great value. Only 500 metres away from Lake Zurich, this 4-star hotel in Rüschlikon features free access to the own spa area with a hot tub and sauna, a fitness centre, and a bowling alley with 3 lanes. Upon availability, 2 e-bikes can be used free of charge. During fair weather, meals can be enjoyed on the sun terrace with a beautiful view of Lake Zurich and the mountains. Free WiFi is available. The elegant rooms at the Belvoir Swiss Quality Hotel come with a balcony or terrace, cable TV, complimentary beverages and a Nespresso coffee machine. They all have a bathroom with a separate toilet. The prayer rugs are available upon request. The Belvoir has a bar with an outdoor lounge. At the Belvoir Restaurant & Grill with 14 GaultMillau points they are serving modern gourmet cuisine and local specialties. Hotel Belvoir is located 1 km from Rüschlikon Train Station and only a few steps away from several bus stops. Zurich can be reached within a 15-minute drive. The hotel offers 4 charging stations for electric cars. For the charging stations, the hotel charges CHF 0.45 per kWh, in addition to the cost of parking.Show full description
Apartment. Offering city views, aestate living lakeview in Horgen Zürich Zug Pfäffikon is an accommodation set in Horgen, 14 km from Uetliberg Mountain and 15 km from Museum Rietberg. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The apartment offers lake views and a sun terrace. The apartment provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units have bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the apartment. Fraumünster is 16 km from the apartment, while Grossmünster is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich, 27 km from aestate living lakeview in Horgen Zürich Zug Pfäffikon, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Newly opened, March 2024. Offering a garden and garden view, B&B Langenberg is situated in Langnau am Albis, 11 km from Museum Rietberg and 12 km from Fraumünster. The property is located 12 km from Grossmünster, 12 km from Bellevueplatz and 13 km from Bahnhofstrasse. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Uetliberg Mountain is 10 km away. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Paradeplatz is 13 km from B&B Langenberg, while Zurich Opera House is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Located on the southern tip of Lake Zurich, the Marina Lachen offers 2 restaurants and a bar lounge right on the lake, as well free Wi-Fi in the entire property. The elegant rooms all contain a queen size bed (150x200 cm), TV, sofa, work recess, shower/WC with hairdryer and air-conditioning. Marina Lachen’s guests enjoy Italian specialities in the Osteria restaurant and barbecued dishes in the Grillrestaurant. Lachen Train Station is 700 metres away, while Zurich is 40 minutes away.Show full description
This small hotel is one of the most popular in Lake Zurich among couples!
Situated in Stäfa and within 21 km of Zurich Opera House, Gasthof zur Sonne has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 21 km from Bellevueplatz, 21 km from Grossmünster and 22 km from Fraumünster. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a safety deposit box and some rooms have lake views. All rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Gasthof zur Sonne can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Kunsthaus Zurich is 22 km from Gasthof zur Sonne, while Paradeplatz is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 31 km from the hotel.Show full description
Apartment. Old Town Loft & Central Location in Rapperswil in Rapperswil is a property set 50 metres from Lake Zurich and 200 metres from the Rapperswil train station. Guests staying at this apartment have access to free WiFi. The apartment is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 31 km from the apartment. . Show full description
Apartment. Featuring lake views, Seeloft - a Sharp Hotel provides accommodation with a bar and a balcony, around 10 km from Zurich Opera House. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property is soundproof and is located 10 km from Bellevueplatz. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Herrliberg, like hiking. Grossmünster is 11 km from Seeloft - a Sharp Hotel, while Fraumünster is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 22 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great location. Popular among couples. Located in the historic centre of Rapperswil, Sorell Hotel Speer is just steps away from the shores of Lake Zurich. It houses an à-la-carte Asian restaurant. Stylishly decorated and with a unique light and colour concept, the air-conditioned rooms at the Speer hotel feature a flat-screen digital TV with 200 domestic and international channels, as well as a minibar and a safety deposit box. Guests also enjoy free access to a wellness centre with sauna and fitness facilities, just 500 metres away. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel, while rooms additionally feature free wired internet connection. Other on-site services available for guests' convenience include bicycle rentals and car hire. The restaurant Sayori serves Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine. Fresh sushi and sashimi dishes can be sampled in the separate Sushi Bar. The trendy Mojo Bar & Lounge offers a large selection of international cocktails in an elegant ambience. Rapperswil Train Station is directly opposite Sorell Hotel Speer. Those arriving by car can leave their vehicle at a nearby private parking for an additional cost.Show full description
Creative. Great value. Founded in 1830, the Jakob Hotel is located in the car-free Old Town of Rapperswil, a 2-minute walk from the train station. Free WiFi is available. The restaurant serves fresh cuisine based on a special mountain potato complemented with local products such as fresh fish from Lake Zurich and meat and vegetables from nearby farms. The ship pier on Lake Zurich is only 200 metres away from the Jakob Hotel.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, February 2024. Set in Adliswil, Pool, Jacuzzi, Games, Nature offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. A hot tub is available for guests. You can play billiards and darts at the holiday home. The property is non-smoking and is located 8 km from Uetliberg Mountain. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. An indoor play area is also available at Pool, Jacuzzi, Games, Nature, while guests can also relax in the garden. Museum Rietberg is 8.7 km from the accommodation, while Fraumünster is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 21 km from Pool, Jacuzzi, Games, Nature.Show full description
Cool. Great location. Located in Thalwil’s centre, Hotel Sedartis offers rooms with a balcony or a terrace and free Wi-Fi. There is a terrace with a view of Lake Zurich, a massage salon, a golf simulator and a dedicated room for creative work. Guests can access the spa and beauty facilities of a partner hotel free of charge. The bright rooms are equipped with a minibar, TV set and electronic safe. All rooms are non-smoking. At the restaurant, guests can enjoy a selection of international dishes, and they can visit Edo Bar & Lounge for a drink and a snack. A rich buffet breakfast is served daily and on Saturdays and Sundays it can be enjoyed until 11:00. During the summer season, the breakfast buffet includes a variate of Arabic delicacies. It is located in Rüschlikon, a 3-minute drive away. The hotel is located opposite Thalwil’s main station and the train journey to Zurich takes 10 minutes. The pier is also close to the hotel and the airport is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Rapperswil-Jona, 35 km from Zoo Zurich and 37 km from Museum Rietberg, Schlossappartement Rapperswil offers a bar and air conditioning. It is situated 38 km from Fraumünster and offers a lift. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Einsiedeln Abbey is 15 km away. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Grossmünster is 38 km from the apartment, while Bellevueplatz is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 39 km from Schlossappartement Rapperswil.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. B&B Caffètino-Vino is set in Richterswil and offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation is 49 km from Rigi Kaltbad. The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. A continental breakfast is available every morning in the bakery located opposite. B&B Caffètino-Vino offers a sun terrace. Zürich is 28 km from the accommodation, while Zug is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 39 km from B&B Caffètino-Vino.Show full description
We do our best to keep this list very up to date. It was last edited in March 2024. If you know of a unique hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Lake Zurich: