Hotel Adler Zürich

Hotel Adler is a three-star superior hotel in the middle of Zurich's Old Town, on Rosengasse in the car-free Niederdorf. It is one of the most practical mid-range bases in the city: the lanes, bars and restaurants of the Old Town are right outside, and the main station is about 570 metres away, according to Zürich Tourism.

The hotel offers 11 categories of room, so there is a choice for solo travellers, couples and families, and all rooms are air-conditioned. Art is part of the hotel's identity, with works by Heinz Blum and Rudolf Koller featured by the hotel. The hotel focuses on location and value.

Downstairs is the Swiss Chuchi, the hotel's own restaurant, which describes itself as the first fondue parlour in Zurich's Old Town and the number one address for Swiss cheese and meat specialities. Fondue, raclette, rösti and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes are all on the menu, and the restaurant also serves breakfast, including homemade Bircher muesli. Having a traditional Swiss restaurant in the building makes it easy to try the local classics without planning, and it is open late into the evening. Packages on the hotel's website sometimes combine a room with breakfast and extras.

The hotel's breakfast and VIP packages are listed on its website. The Adler suits first-time visitors, couples and families who want to stay in the historic centre without paying five-star prices. Bear in mind that the Niederdorf is a nightlife area, so evenings can be lively in the lanes outside, especially at weekends. At the end of August the Dörflifäscht street festival fills the quarter, and in Advent a Christmas market lines Niederdorfstrasse and Hirschenplatz, both a short walk from the hotel.

From the hotel you can walk to most of the main sights. The Grossmünster is at the southern end of the Niederdorf, and the Limmatquai and the river are a minute away. Across the river lie the Fraumünster, St. Peter and Bahnhofstrasse. The Polybahn funicular from Central climbs to the ETH terrace for a view over the city. For arrivals, the main station is within walking distance, so there is no need for a taxi.