St Gotthard Hotel
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Axel’s take

A strong station-side base, with dependable comfort rather than four-star sparkle.

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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · A historic 4-star city hotel beside Zurich’s main station

St. Gotthard is a historic 4-star on Bahnhofstrasse, best judged as a convenient city base rather than a luxury escape. Its biggest advantage is being a short walk from Zurich’s main station, with shopping, restaurants and trams close by. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location, clean rooms and helpful staff. We’d pick it for a short city break or a rail itinerary where easy arrivals matter.

The trade-off is uneven polish: recent Expedia and Trip.com reviews describe some dated interiors, and smaller rooms can feel tight with luggage. Overall feedback remains positive, but you’re paying partly for the address. Breakfast earns praise, though it isn’t included in every booking. We’d skip it if contemporary design, generous room space or on-site parking are priorities.

Rooms
Generally comfortable, but size and decorative freshness vary by room.
Cleanliness
Strong overall feedback across Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring positive in recent reviews.
Amenities
Restaurants, bars, a terrace and an official guest-only Technogym fitness room.
Fees and surprises
City tax applies; breakfast and pets can cost extra, and Expedia lists no on-site parking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

Bahnhofstrasse 87, Zurich

Excellent Bahnhofstrasse position, a short walk from the main station and Old Town.

Amenities and check-in

Restaurants, bars, a terrace and an official guest-only Technogym fitness room.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Sauna
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: CHF 80 per guest per night; Deposit: CHF 100 per room per night; Pets: CHF 30 per guest per stay
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St Gotthard Hotel: from $299 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $299 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at St Gotthard Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

St Gotthard Hotel is a historic 4-star city hotel beside Zurich’s main station in Zurich, Switzerland.

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 87, Zurich. Property ID: 1244272. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/zurich/st-gotthard-hotel-1244272

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/zurich/st-gotthard-hotel-1244272/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$794$979 on Expedia$185 less (19%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $299 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $564 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $849 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,153 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,475 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,796 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $2,098 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,409 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,698 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $3,057 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $3,455 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,852 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $4,234 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $4,624 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A strong station-side base, with dependable comfort rather than four-star sparkle. A historic 4-star city hotel beside Zurich’s main station, scored for what it is.

St. Gotthard is a historic 4-star on Bahnhofstrasse, best judged as a convenient city base rather than a luxury escape. Its biggest advantage is being a short walk from Zurich’s main station, with shopping, restaurants and trams close by. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location, clean rooms and helpful staff. We’d pick it for a short city break or a rail itinerary where easy arrivals matter.

The trade-off is uneven polish: recent Expedia and Trip.com reviews describe some dated interiors, and smaller rooms can feel tight with luggage. Overall feedback remains positive, but you’re paying partly for the address. Breakfast earns praise, though it isn’t included in every booking. We’d skip it if contemporary design, generous room space or on-site parking are priorities.

  • Best for: Rail travelers and short stopovers; Sightseers exploring without a car; Central shopping breaks

  • Watch out for: Some dated interiors and compact rooms; Breakfast not always included; No on-site parking

  • Location: Excellent Bahnhofstrasse position, a short walk from the main station and Old Town.

  • Rooms: Generally comfortable, but size and decorative freshness vary by room.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring positive in recent reviews.

  • Amenities: Restaurants, bars, a terrace and an official guest-only Technogym fitness room.

  • Fees and surprises: City tax applies; breakfast and pets can cost extra, and Expedia lists no on-site parking.

Axel's opinion of St Gotthard Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About St Gotthard Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Bahnhofstrasse 87, Zurich
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 1,877 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Zurich Airport: 17 min by taxi · Swiss National Museum: 7 min walk · FIFA Museum: 8 min by public transport · Museum für Gestaltung Zürich: 10 min by taxi · Museum Rietberg: 12 min by taxi · Fraumünster Church: 13 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: CHF 80 per guest per night; Deposit: CHF 100 per room per night; Pets: CHF 30 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Zurich

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard Single room

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

Comfort Twin room (twin beds)

Business Single room

Deluxe Business Single room

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Top View Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Top View Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Top View Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Top View Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Top View Double room (full double bed)

Top View Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Top View Twin room (twin beds)

Top View Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed)

St. Gotthard Double Suite (full double bed)

Senior Double Suite (full double bed)

Senior Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

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