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A restaurant with wooden decor, a bar area, and tables set for dining.

A bench in a park with a view of a town and a church tower.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a chandelier, and a painting of a library.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a ground-level shop.

1. Hotel Kindli

Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory

Jeanne

₩808,075

₩850,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

A café interior with a bar area, chandeliers, and a glass partition.

A luxurious room with a chandelier, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a vintage armchair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

2. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory

Randall

₩1,002,609

₩1,052,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A multi-story hotel with ground-floor restaurants and a balcony on the second floor.

A spacious room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A restaurant with checkered black and white tile walls, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A library with leather chairs, bookshelves, and a stone wall.

3. Widder Hotel

Old Town Zürich, 0.2 km from Urania Observatory

Michael

₩1,342,172

₩1,405,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, large chandelier, and symmetrical columns.

A spacious living room with a blue carpet, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A multi-story building with balconies adorned with flowers, a river in the foreground, and a classic architectural style.

4. Baur au Lac

Old Town Zürich, 0.8 km from Urania Observatory

Tsangse

₩2,066,774

₩2,157,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of a historic building with arched windows and a clock tower.

A modern interior with a seating area, bookshelves, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a TV, and a bed with an orange blanket.

5. Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

Courtney

₩624,112

₩660,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

A multi-story hotel with a ground-floor restaurant, multiple balconies, and a cobblestone street.

A buffet area with wooden paneling, a central column, and a variety of food items displayed on tables.

A staircase with a black railing, two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a framed painting on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a television, a wooden cabinet, and a skylight.

6. Hotel Adler Zürich

Niederdorf, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

Michael

₩365,785

₩391,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a large island with black pots, and a sleek design.

A modern room with a round ottoman, a console table with a mirror, and a radiator.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of buildings, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.

7. Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz

Old Town Zürich, 0.6 km from Urania Observatory

Zach

₩640,862

₩811,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a grassy area, and multi-story buildings with balconies.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, patterned walls, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a wine display. There are tables with chairs and a large window in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, and a suitcase.

8. Glockenhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory

Sarah Letitia

₩593,848

₩628,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

9. Locke Am Platz Zurich

Enge, 1.3 km from Urania Observatory

Reda

₩265,080

₩287,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

A modern living room with a sofa, blue cushions, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A building with a sign reading "EMA HOUSE HOTEL SUITES".

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, stainless steel cabinets, and under-cabinet lighting.

10. EMA House Hotel Suites

Unterstrass, 1 km from Urania Observatory

Sara

₩616,047

₩651,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a stone facade, and striped awnings.

A historic building with a sign reading "AMBASSADOR" and a flag above it.

A modern loft-style living space with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe with shelves, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich

Hochschulen, 1.3 km from Urania Observatory

"This hotel is a gem! We loved the differently themed floors and adored the thoughtful interior design of our room. Everything was very clean and comfortable. They even offer a pillow menu. The room has blinds and curtains to darken the room entirely and the AC worked very well and was really quiet. We slept through every night and the Nespresso machine was another highlight. Don't miss out on their excellent breakfast! It was delicious and their staff was lovely."

Nadja

₩651,198

₩688,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A historic town with a prominent clock tower, reflecting buildings, and a calm river.

A terrace with a table set for dining, overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge in the background.

A hotel with a prominent clock tower, a waterfront view, and a reflection in the water.

A dining area with round tables, blue sofas, and a bar area with bottles.

12. Storchen Zurich

Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

Scott

₩1,365,283

₩1,429,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A wooden outdoor table with a croissant and a cup of coffee.

A hotel with a classic facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ST. GEORGES," and a street view with parked cars and a roundabout.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a blue armchair.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with bottles. A chalkboard menu is visible on the wall, and a window provides a view of the outside.

13. Saint Georges Hotel

Werd, 1 km from Urania Observatory

Shohreh

₩212,584

₩220,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor dining area of Parkhuis Restaurant with tables set for two, surrounded by greenery and under umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a round table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of buildings through large windows.

14. Park Hyatt Zurich

District 2, 0.9 km from Urania Observatory

Kenneth James

₩1,340,157

₩1,403,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A modern interior with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and a clean, minimalist design.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants and a coffee pot.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a small side table. There is a large window with curtains, and the room features a unique wall design with geometric patterns.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and modern lighting fixtures.

15. Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seidenhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.2 km from Urania Observatory

Mina

₩542,766

₩575,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern lounge area with red sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a variety of seating options including armchairs and a bench.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a hanging light fixture.

A bartender preparing a drink at a bar with a modern interior, large windows, and a view of the city.

A modern lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the street.

16. citizenM Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

Jonathan

₩254,631

₩276,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern room with a large window, a potted plant, a blue chair, and a newspaper.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, glass display tables, and seating areas.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, overhead hanging lamps, and potted plants.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and hanging lights.

17. 25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse

Langstrasse, 1.1 km from Urania Observatory

Tanner

₩339,061

₩364,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden shelves, a potted plant, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A spiral staircase with wooden handrails and a white central column.

A view through a window of a cityscape with a prominent tower and construction cranes in the background.

18. Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof

Gewerbeschule, 0.7 km from Urania Observatory

Mengjie

₩438,903

₩467,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A narrow street with buildings featuring multiple stories, shutters, and flower boxes.

A spacious lobby with a central island, green sofas, a marble coffee table, and a large window with a view of the kitchen.

A spacious room with a green sofa, a marble coffee table, and a large window with a view of the street.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

19. Marktgasse Hotel

Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

Alexandra Nicole

₩535,227

₩567,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A bar area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with bottles, and decorative glass panels.

A multi-level spiral staircase with a central light fixture and a modern design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

20. Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

Old Town Zürich, 0.2 km from Urania Observatory

Donna

₩330,015

₩354,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Urania Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Signau House & Garden	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Hotel Kindli	9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Widder Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 238 reviews	View
Baur au Lac	9.6 Exceptional 264 reviews	View

Top Urania Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hotel Scheuble

10/10 Excellent

"Overall the service is excellent,room is clean,staff is very helpfull."

Hotel Limmathof

8/10 Good

"Gracious old building right across from the river. The view was excellent. Not much furniture and bathroom was a bit dated, but everything was clean. Staff thoughtfully put 3 fans in the room to help with the heat, much appreciated!"

citizenM Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"Zzz everything was great"

Glockenhof Zürich

8/10 Good

"Lovely hotel and not too far from either the station or the old town"

Pop Up Hotel Krone Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"Center of Zurich, hundred years old building but very well maintained rooms, clean,best central location , convenient to everywhere, plus very friendly & helpful stuff, highly recommend 👍👍👍"

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast and the Lady their was very friendly and attentive. Provided free water and sodas + great coffee in the room Top location to walk the city"

Zurich Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Zurich. The property is beautiful, spotless, and very well located. We found it very easy to get around and never felt that the location was inconvenient. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. When we arrived, one of our rooms wasn’t ready yet, but the hotel went above and beyond by giving us vouchers to enjoy at one of the restaurants while we waited, which was a lovely touch. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with beautiful views of the lake. The bathrooms were also very nice and spacious. But without a doubt, the highlight of our stay was the breakfast. It was absolutely spectacular, with an excellent variety and quality of food. Honestly, it was one of the best hotel breakfasts we’ve had. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would definitely stay here again when visiting Zurich. Highly recommended!"

Central Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location cannot be better but be ready of the noise of the tram because its just next to the building"

St Gotthard Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a vey nice hotel with professional and courteous staff. It is only a few minutes walk to Zurich Train Station (Zurich HB) and main Bus Station. It is clean and very quiet. We only wished that the cleaning crew paid a little more attention to details. We enjoyed our stay in Zurich and sightseeing immensely!"

Other attractions near Urania Observatory

A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings, a tram, and a clear sky.

Bahnhofstrasse

9.0/10 (3,856 reviews)

This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.

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A riverside cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a bridge.

Lindenhof

9.2/10 (1,219 reviews)

This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.

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Zurich Toy Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Zurich Toy Museum during your trip to Zürich. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Augustinerkirche

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Zürich when you stop by Augustinerkirche. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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James Joyce Foundation

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at James Joyce Foundation in Zürich. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Museum Strauhof

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum Strauhof during your trip to Zürich. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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Rosenhof

During your trip to Zürich, you can do some window-shopping at Rosenhof. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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St. Peter Church

9.0/10 (35 reviews)

After visiting St. Peter Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Urania Observatory?

Urania Observatory is located in a family-friendly area of Zürich known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 498 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Urania Observatory?

Adjacent to Urania Observatory, Hotel Scheuble is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a bar and parking. Other good options within a short distance include Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG and Saint Georges Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Urania Observatory?

Expedia has 498 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Urania Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Urania Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Urania Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Urania Observatory?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Urania Observatory, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Urania Observatory?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Zurich Toy Museum, Swiss National Museum, or FIFA World Football Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Lindenhof, Zürich Opera House, and Charles Tower to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Schauspielhaus, Tonhalle Zurich, and Maag Halle.

How can I get to Urania Observatory?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Urania Observatory is a breeze. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Paradeplatz Tram Stop, Rennweg Tram Stop, and Rathaus Tram Stop. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Zürich Limmatquai Station, Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station), or Zürich Central Station.

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Our top choices for Urania Observatory hotels

1. Hotel Kindli

2. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

3. Widder Hotel

4. Baur au Lac

5. Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich

6. Hotel Adler Zürich

7. Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz

8. Glockenhof Zürich

9. Locke Am Platz Zurich

10. EMA House Hotel Suites

11. Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich

12. Storchen Zurich

13. Saint Georges Hotel

14. Park Hyatt Zurich

15. Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seidenhof Zürich

16. citizenM Zürich

17. 25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse

18. Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof

19. Marktgasse Hotel

20. Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Urania Observatory

Top Urania Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Limmathof

citizenM Zürich

Glockenhof Zürich

Pop Up Hotel Krone Zürich

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Zurich Marriott Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

St Gotthard Hotel

Other attractions near Urania Observatory

Bahnhofstrasse

Lindenhof

Zurich Toy Museum

Augustinerkirche

James Joyce Foundation

Museum Strauhof

Rosenhof

St. Peter Church

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