Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Baur au Lac offers Michelin-starred dining at Pavillon restaurant and casual Swiss classics at Baur's. Summer evenings unfold on the elegant terrace where guests sip drinks while enjoying the hotel's central location near Lake Zürich and upscale shopping.
Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood in Zürich, Baur au Lac is in a shopping district and on a river. Tonhalle Zurich and Zürich Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fraumuenster and Grossmuenster. Bellevue Square is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Zürich travel guide
Talstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001
What's nearby
Bahnhofstrasse
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Paradeplatz
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fraumuenster
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Zürich Opera House
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Grossmuenster
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Borsenstrasse Tram Stop
2 min walk
Zürich Limmatquai Station
10 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
33 min drive
Restaurants
Sprüngli
4 min walk
Bauschänzli
4 min walk
The Lobby Lounge
4 min walk
Bar am Wasser
3 min walk
Bistro & Grill am See
2 min walk
About this property
Baur au Lac
Luxury hotel near Grossmuenster
Located close to Tonhalle Zurich and Fraumuenster, Baur au Lac provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a body scrub. Be sure to enjoy a Michelin star rated meal and international cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 119 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Children's slippers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers
Awards and affiliations
Baur au Lac is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 45.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Baur au Lac?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baur au Lac on Oct 24, 2026 start from ₩1,961,698, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for CHF 45.00 per day.
What time is check-in at Baur au Lac?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Baur au Lac?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Baur au Lac located?
Located in Old Town Zürich, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tonhalle Zurich and Fraumuenster. Bellevue Square and Grossmuenster are also within 10 minutes. Borsenstrasse Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Burkliplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Baur au Lac Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Currently surrounded by construction but they gave me a room on the lowest level (right on the river) and I heard nothing! It was heaven to sit in the window by the river and read.
Gym was well equipped with all the basic equipment and equipment was in excellent shape. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean with all the amenities. Wi-Fi was consistent and strong. Beautiful location.
Baur au Lac is world-renowned for being a wonderful hotel, but what truly stands out is the staff, who take care of their guests with an attention and warmth unlike any other, making them genuinely feel at home. I leave here not only my highest recommendation, but also my heartfelt thanks for all the care I received.
Wonderful elegant hotel with magnificent staff,absolutely amazing restaurants and shopping around! Our stay was fabulous not just because of the splendor of this hotel but because of the professionalism and kindness of the staff! Definitely coming back soon!
This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at anywhere in the world. Everything was perfect. It is a beautiful hotel, with outstanding food, drink, and staff. What a joy!
Not even a welcome drink or water when we arrived. Breakfast good service but very boring selection of food. Dry pancakes and croissants from the grocery store?
5 stars the concierge was incredible the valet butlers also top class
Got us in best restaurant same night
Friendly clean etc
only issue was the pavilion friend and I were both staying in hotel asked for a table they said only bar available 7 tables were empty the entire time we ate the caviar on the bar wasn’t great experience
That’s what made hotel great not excellent
I am hoarse from bleating about this hotel on every site on which it is mentioned. If you are, by nature, slightly old-fashioned, non-woke and, in my case, arthritic, there is no hotel to compare. I have now stayed here four times and, whilst it may require a small mortgage to afford its luxury, it is worth every soux. Being forgetful, as well as arthritic, I managed to mislay my shaving kit. The BAL had the answer.......a boxed set of soap and a razor with a wooden handle. For God's sake, a wooden handle! That small detail is what sets this Shangri-la apart from all others. I want to stay forever.......because, unless the good Lord decides otherwise, I certainly won't live forever.