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Axel’s take

Widder earns its luxury credentials through distinctive rooms, attentive staff and an excellent Old Town location.

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Axel’s rating: 9.1/10 · a five-star design boutique hotel in Zurich’s Old Town

Widder is a five-star boutique hotel spread across nine historic townhouses, pairing medieval architecture with modern art and design furniture. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want luxury with personality rather than a grand palace hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and walkable Old Town location. The restaurants and whisky-focused bar make staying in appealing, too.

Choose your room carefully: layouts vary considerably, and the smallest Queen rooms are relatively compact for this class. A minority of guests find parts of the design dated or question the value, although recent feedback remains overwhelmingly positive. There’s a gym but no pool, so we’d skip it for a wellness-led stay. Check whether breakfast is included, and expect parking charges.

Rooms
Individually designed; entry-level Queen rooms measure 21–27 square meters, so confirm the category and layout.
Cleanliness
Consistently strong across guest sources, including recent reviews.
Service
Warm, knowledgeable staff and helpful concierges are recurring strengths; occasional lapses are not the dominant picture.
Amenities
Three restaurants, a celebrated bar, seasonal courtyard garden and gym; no swimming pool.
Fees and surprises
City tax applies; parking, pets and transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

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 · thishotel.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

Rennweg 7, Zurich

Central Old Town setting near Bahnhofstrasse, with sights, shops and the main station within walking distance.

Amenities and check-in

Three restaurants, a celebrated bar, seasonal courtyard garden and gym; no swimming pool.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Valet parking
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (off site): CHF 45 per room per night; Airport shuttle (round trip): CHF 270; Extra bed: CHF 90 per guest per night; Deposit: CHF 500 per room per stay; Pet deposit: CHF 35 per guest per stay; Pets: CHF 35 per guest per stay
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Widder Hotel: from $935 for Dec 7–8, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $935 total for Dec 7–8, 2026, 2 adults at Widder Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Widder Hotel is a five-star design boutique hotel in Zurich’s Old Town in Zurich, Switzerland.

Address: Rennweg 7, Zurich. Property ID: 1122885. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/zurich/widder-hotel-1122885

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/zurich/widder-hotel-1122885/2026-12-07/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$1,831$1,891 on Booking.com$60 less (3%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $935 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-08 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $1,918 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-09 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $2,901 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $3,865 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-11 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $4,770 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-12 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $5,738 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-13 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $6,603 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-14 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $7,508 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-15 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $8,413 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-16 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $9,318 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-17 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $10,223 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-18 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $11,150 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-19 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $12,074 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-20 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $12,951 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-21 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 9.1/10

Widder earns its luxury credentials through distinctive rooms, attentive staff and an excellent Old Town location. a five-star design boutique hotel in Zurich’s Old Town, scored for what it is.

Widder is a five-star boutique hotel spread across nine historic townhouses, pairing medieval architecture with modern art and design furniture. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want luxury with personality rather than a grand palace hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and walkable Old Town location. The restaurants and whisky-focused bar make staying in appealing, too.

Choose your room carefully: layouts vary considerably, and the smallest Queen rooms are relatively compact for this class. A minority of guests find parts of the design dated or question the value, although recent feedback remains overwhelmingly positive. There’s a gym but no pool, so we’d skip it for a wellness-led stay. Check whether breakfast is included, and expect parking charges.

  • Best for: design and architecture enthusiasts; couples exploring Zurich on foot; food and whisky lovers

  • Watch out for: smallest Queen rooms are compact; no swimming pool; breakfast and parking can cost extra

  • Location: Central Old Town setting near Bahnhofstrasse, with sights, shops and the main station within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Individually designed; entry-level Queen rooms measure 21–27 square meters, so confirm the category and layout.

  • Cleanliness: Consistently strong across guest sources, including recent reviews.

  • Service: Warm, knowledgeable staff and helpful concierges are recurring strengths; occasional lapses are not the dominant picture.

  • Amenities: Three restaurants, a celebrated bar, seasonal courtyard garden and gym; no swimming pool.

  • Fees and surprises: City tax applies; parking, pets and transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

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

About Widder Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • The Leading Hotels of the World
  • Rennweg 7, Zurich
  • Guest rating: 4.7/5 on Google from 988 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Zurich Airport: 20 min by taxi · Fraumünster Church: 5 min walk · Museum Rietberg: 9 min by taxi · Swiss National Museum: 13 min walk · Museum für Gestaltung Zürich: 13 min by taxi · Zoo Zürich: 15 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Parking (off site): CHF 45 per room per night; Airport shuttle (round trip): CHF 270; Extra bed: CHF 90 per guest per night; Deposit: CHF 500 per room per stay; Pet deposit: CHF 35 per guest per stay; Pets: CHF 35 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Valet parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Zurich

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Design Double room (full double bed)

Design Superior Double room (full double bed)

Design Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Design Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Historic Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Historic Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Duplex Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Duplex Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Design Double Suite (full double bed)

Historic Double Suite (full double bed)

Family Suite

3 Bedrooms Historic Apartment

3 Bedrooms Historic Private Patio Apartment

3 Bedrooms Maisonette Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse Rooftop Terrace

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