Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia – A Favorite for Families in Zurich
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Boutique & Art Hotel Helvetia offers 34 rooms and 2 Junior Attic Suites with Hästens Luxuria beds and heated floors. Standard rooms range from 16-22m² with free WiFi, air conditioning, and views of Zurich or the Sihl River. The attic suites feature kitchenettes, reading armchairs, additional bed settees, and panoramic city views. All rooms include Soeder toiletries, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and minibars.
Dining & Bars
The 14 Gault Millau point restaurant serves innovative Helvetia cuisine with Swiss recipes. The ground-floor 'Helvti' bar offers freshly tapped beer, cocktails, and informal lunches. The Sihl Terrace provides riverside dining for summer lunches and dinners. The Miami-style Pool Bar serves ceviche and BBQ beef salad. The Rooftop Bar is available for private events with 360° city views from May to September.
Art & Events
The hotel features contemporary art curated by Leopold Weinberg and Stefan von Bartha gallery, including works by Verena Loewensberg and James Turrell. Event spaces include the Library with Saarinen marble table (6-10 guests), Drawing Room (8-10 guests), and Fondue Châlet (26 guests). The Sihl Terrace accommodates up to 120 guests for seated events.
Location & Transport
Located at Stauffacherquai 1, 15 minutes' walk from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Directly at Stauffacher Tram Stop with connections throughout Zurich. Near St. Peter Church (1 km), Grossmunster (1 km), and Lake Zurich (1.5 km). Situated between the banking district and Kreis 4 creative neighborhood.
Services & Amenities
Free access to Indigo Fitness Club (2-minute walk) with gym, steam bath, and sauna. Concierge service for restaurant reservations and city recommendations. Art exhibitions rotate regularly throughout public spaces. Family-run operation with personalized guest care. Gift vouchers available for dining and overnight stays.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Casino
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
