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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, striped wallpaper, a framed artwork above the bed, bedside lamps, and a door leading to another room.

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

1. Hotel Kindli

Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory

Jonathan

₩688,843

₩726,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden beams, and a wooden floor.

A building with multiple storefronts, including 'Bufalini' signs, and a visible sign with a prohibition symbol.

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a grey sofa, and a round coffee table.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

2. Lake Side Location Bellevue

Old Town Zürich, 0.8 km from Urania Observatory

Shahroukh

₩579,568

₩737,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern lounge area with wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

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

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

3. Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

KIRK

₩592,167

₩625,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 room with a large mirror, a vase with flowers, a chandelier, and a sofa with cushions.

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

4. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory

Ismael

₩832,954

₩875,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

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

5. Widder Hotel

Old Town Zürich, 0.2 km from Urania Observatory

Michael

₩1,221,040

₩1,278,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

6. Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz

Old Town Zürich, 0.6 km from Urania Observatory

Zach

₩508,592

₩663,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a black metal chair with a view of a body of water and greenery.

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.

7. Baur au Lac

Old Town Zürich, 0.8 km from Urania Observatory

Ricardo

₩1,919,053

₩2,003,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a prominent entrance labeled 'LOCKE AM PLATZ.'

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a marble countertop, and a patterned stool.

A restaurant with a green cushioned bench seating, wooden tables, and chairs with patterned upholstery.

A modern interior with a curved sofa, round tables, and a unique checkered ottoman.

8. Locke Am Platz Zurich

Enge, 1.3 km from Urania Observatory

₩230,209

₩250,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A restaurant named 'Swiss Chuchi' with outdoor seating on 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.

9. Hotel Adler Zürich

Niederdorf, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

Daphne

₩339,131

₩363,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 woman sitting at a bar with a drink, wearing a black dress and a white jacket.

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.

10. Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich

Hochschulen, 1.3 km from Urania Observatory

William

₩530,640

₩562,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a building with a clock tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

11. Glockenhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.3 km from Urania Observatory

Raul

₩478,773

₩508,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe.

A modern dining area with a round table, red chairs, a vase with flowers, and a window with curtains.

A white building with multiple windows and a street lamp.

A modern living room with a red leather sofa, a black chair, a small round table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

12. Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich

Old Town Zürich, 0.7 km from Urania Observatory

jacqui

₩447,975

₩476,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A courtyard with stone flooring, tables with pink chairs, and potted plants.

A reception desk with a marble wall, wooden paneling, and pendant lighting.

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

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.

13. Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seidenhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.2 km from Urania Observatory

Leslie

₩523,570

₩554,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with large windows, two teal armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape.

14. Storchen Zurich

Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

CARIDAD

₩1,139,181

₩1,193,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 lobby with a white armchair, a black vase with bamboo sticks, and a reflective floor.

15. Park Hyatt Zurich

District 2, 0.9 km from Urania Observatory

Kenneth James

₩1,161,930

₩1,217,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

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

16. EMA House Hotel Suites

Unterstrass, 1 km from Urania Observatory

Frances

₩438,176

₩466,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

17. Saint Georges Hotel

Werd, 1 km from Urania Observatory

Peter

₩205,323

₩213,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 interior with a green sofa, red chairs, a round table, and a large window with blinds.

18. citizenM Zürich

Old Town Zürich, 0.4 km from Urania Observatory

Christine

₩223,987

₩243,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 balcony with potted plants, blue lounge chairs, and a view of a train passing by.

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

19. 25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse

Langstrasse, 1.1 km from Urania Observatory

Tanner

₩297,717

₩320,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings in the background.

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

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

20. Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof

Gewerbeschule, 0.7 km from Urania Observatory

Elisabeth

₩307,983

₩330,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Urania Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Kindli	10.0 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
Lake Side Location Bellevue	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich	9.6 Exceptional 292 reviews	View
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Widder Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 240 reviews	View

Top Urania Observatory Hotel Reviews

Townhouse Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice but room was small."

Pop Up Hotel Krone Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"We booked a double room with a view of the river and the en-suite. The room was great. I loved the view. It was clean and great for one night in Zurich. The location was great in the Old city."

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"Great location down directly across from main train station. Excellent staff."

Zurich Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very good experience at this hotel. Comfortable beds and walking distance to old town"

Hotel Limmathof

8/10 Good

"Nice basic hotel very centrally located. Room was small and zero amenities like a fridge, coffee maker, microwave. On the plus side I loved the comfy beds and slept great. Breakfast was simple but good quality. Overall I liked it and would come back."

Novotel Zurich City West

8/10 Good

"Staff and location was great. To allow people of any culture to wear sandals with exposed feet in the dining room is disgusting. Please stop allowing this...it might acceptable in eastern culture but not in US or Europe."

citizenM Zürich

8/10 Good

"Gold elite and they put me across from the elevator ask for a late check out and they can’t get me an answer until the morning we leave."

Franziskaner by Centra

10/10 Excellent

"Located in the old town. Room was very clean. Staff was VERY friendly and customer oriented."

Motel One Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and bright. Beds were comfortable and the room was spacious. Location was great for walking access."

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A modern building with illuminated windows and a large billboard.

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 river with buildings along the banks, a bridge, and a person sitting on a ledge.

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 family-friendly 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 romantic 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 culturally rich 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 romantic 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 496 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 ibis Styles Zurich City Center and Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Urania Observatory?

Expedia has 496 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 Swiss National Museum, FIFA World Football Museum, or Kunsthalle Zurich. While you're exploring, swing by Lindenhof, Zürich Opera House, and Museum Rietberg to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Tonhalle Zurich, Maag Halle, and Schiffbau.

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. Lake Side Location Bellevue

3. Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich

4. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

5. Widder Hotel

6. Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz

7. Baur au Lac

8. Locke Am Platz Zurich

9. Hotel Adler Zürich

10. Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich

11. Glockenhof Zürich

12. Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich

13. Sorell Boutique-Hotel Seidenhof Zürich

14. Storchen Zurich

15. Park Hyatt Zurich

16. EMA House Hotel Suites

17. Saint Georges Hotel

18. citizenM Zürich

19. 25hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse

20. Fred Hotel Hauptbahnhof

Compare popular hotels close to Urania Observatory

Top Urania Observatory Hotel Reviews

Townhouse Boutique Hotel

Pop Up Hotel Krone Zürich

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Zurich Marriott Hotel

Hotel Limmathof

Novotel Zurich City West

citizenM Zürich

Franziskaner by Centra

Motel One Zürich

Other attractions near Urania Observatory

Bahnhofstrasse

Lindenhof

Zurich Toy Museum

Augustinerkirche

James Joyce Foundation

Museum Strauhof

Rosenhof

St. Peter Church

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