Zurich is a beautiful city in north Switzerland and is also famously called the city of banking and finance. Zurich is one of the largest cities of Swiss Confederation. It is culturally vibrant and attractively set. The picturesque lanes and monuments reflect its pre-medieval history. Zurich is known to be the largest and the wealthiest metropolis of Switzerland and ranks as the most livable cities in the world.

Zurich is closely located to a number of resorts and hotels in the Swiss Alps, and is also referred to as the “portal to the Alps”. In the last 15 years, Zurich has become a prominent tourist destination and has more than 80 clubs which are open on the weekends. The city has a number of locations popular for its amazing nightlife and great party locations. If you plan to travel to Zurich, the following are a few most popular 3 star hotels in Zurich which could be a great choice for your stay especially if you wish to explore most of the city without having to spend a lot of money on hotels not a lot of time in traveling.

1. iQ130 Apartment Hotel

A beautiful hotel from the medieval era which is located just 10 min away from the Main Railway Station sports modern decor and fresh colors in the interiors of the building. Each room comes with a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, towels, dining area and a balcony. The hotel is centrally located and is just 1.2km away from the Swiss National Museum, 1.4km from Bahnhofstrasse and 1.5km from Paradeplatz. A number of restaurants, shops and bars are within close proximity. The location is great for a city walk and the scenery of the neighborhood is simply fascinating. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport and is 8 km away from the hotel.

2. Motel One Zürich

Motel One Zurich is centrally located and is just 600m away from Paradeplatz and Bahnhofstrasse. It features a shared lounge, free wi-fi, private bathrooms, and comfortable open spaces. The rooms are stylish with modern interiors. A buffet breakfast is served every morning and if you would like to grab a drink in the evenings the property also features a cozy bar. The hotel is 1.2 km away from Grossmünster and 1.5 km away from Zurich Opera House and Swiss National Museum. The nearest airport i.e the Zurich Airport is 12 km away. With a number of shops nearby, its a great place for shopping or just going for a walk while exploring the old town.

3. Hotel Hirschen

Just 5min walk away from Zurich Main Station, this cozy yet subtle designed hotel attracts a lot of visitors due to its great location and excellent service. Centrally located in Niederdorf which is an old part of Zurich, this beautiful hotel offers welcome drinks on arrival and buffet breakfast. The place features a rooftop terrace garden, a balcony extremely clean and cozy rooms, and romantic interior furnishings.
The hotel also features historical arched cave wine cellar with a tavern. Swiss tapas with cheese and dry meant are served in the bar.

Shops and cafe are within close proximity and are just 5 min away while the Zurich Main Station and Rudolf Burn Brücke Tram station is just 5min walk away. Public parking is available at Urania Parking House which is also just 5min away from the hotel.

A number of 3-star hotels in Zurich attracts its tourists mainly because of its beautiful landscape surrounding the place which is truly enchanting. The Waterfront promenades, winding lanes and tall church steeples give its tourists a visual treat.

Author's Bio: 

Coming from the ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata, Simmie’s sole motto is to explore life through journeys to unexplored destinations and knitting travel stories. She believes in creating memories, eating like a local, talking to the natives, understanding their way of living and capturing their smile in her camera. Be it quaint little Himalayan villages, grand forts in Rajasthan or serene beaches in Goa or ancient temples in Varanasi, all the destinations have an untold saga, which she tries to unfold! All her journeys, new or old, are etched on the canvas of her heart like a beautiful painting. Experimenting new dishes and experiencing different cultures are some of the things she enjoys the most. It's through travelling that she derives inspiration. An ardent reader, cinema lover and a nascent photographer, she wishes to listen and discover the myriad colours and sounds of nature.