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Hotel Bristol Zurich
A 3-star Hotel Bristol Zurich at Stampfenbachstrasse 34 — Grossmünster at 1 km with a 8.2 headline from 6,440 reviews and cleanliness issues named in the cons.
- 3-star (official classification)
- Hauptbahnhof / City
- Independent — no chain recorded
- Nearest airport ZRH
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked · hotel method
Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Book Hotel Bristol Zurich if a 8.2 headline from 6,440 fits your tolerance — accept cleanliness issues, room quality concerns as named trade-offs.
Geography from the supplier table: Grossmünster at 1 km; Bahnhofstrasse (shopping street) at 0.6 km; Lake Zurich (Bürkliplatz / lakeside promenade) at 0.8 km; Fraumünster at 0.9 km; Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum Zürich) at 0.9 km. Location scores 9.17 out of 10.
The supplier rating is 8.2 out of 10 from 6,440 reviews, captured 6 January 2026. Cleanliness 7.66. Service 9.13. Pros name good location, friendly staff. Cons name cleanliness issues, room quality concerns.
Filtered amenity facts include Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety, Parking, Private parking, Parking garage, WiFi available, Free WiFi — we only cite what the seed lists.
Chain: none recorded. Check-in from 02:00 PM; check-out 11:30 AM.
Best for
- Travellers who want a 3-star with a 8.2 headline from 6,440 reviews
- Anyone comparing dated cleanliness and location category scores before booking
- Readers who will read named cons as carefully as the pros
Not for
- Anyone expecting a quoted nightly rate on this page
- Guests who will not accept named cons such as cleanliness issues
- Anyone treating star class alone as a cleanliness guarantee
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.2/10 from 6,440 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Hotel Bristol Zurich
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 6 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Hotel Bristol Zurich, captured on 2026-01-06. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.6 / 10Excellent
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction despite some minor issues.
- Location9.2 / 10Excellent
Many reviews praise the convenient location close to public transport and attractions.
- Cleanliness7.7 / 10Good
Some reviews mention the hotel was kind of dirty, impacting the overall perception.
- Service9.1 / 10Excellent
Multiple reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
- Room Quality7.1 / 10Good
Some guests mentioned issues with old and worn-out furniture and small rooms.
- Amenities8.2 / 10Good
Includes basic amenities, but some guests expected more.
- Value for Money7.6 / 10Good
Some found it a bit overpriced for the quality offered.
- Food and Beverage8.2 / 10Good
Breakfast mentioned as good but lacking in variety.
Praised consistently
- Good location
- Friendly staff
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness issues
- Room quality concerns
Hotel Bristol Zurich in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute walk from Zurich Main Train Station and ETH university, Hotel Bristol Zürich offers a quiet retreat in the bustling city center.
Modern Amenities
Each en-suite room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Surrounding Attractions
With an abundance of shops, restaurants, and public transport options in the vicinity, Hotel Bristol Zürich is the perfect base for exploring all that the city has to offer.
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Facilities
44 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Currency exchange
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Parking garage
- Allergy-free room
- Lockers
- Vending machine - drinks
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Stampfenbachstrasse 34Zürich 8006
Switzerland
+41 44 258 44 44
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 02:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 12:00 AM
- Check-out by
- 11:30 AM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bahnhofstrasse (shopping street) | Shopping | 600 m |
| Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) | Station | 700 m |
| Lake Zurich (Bürkliplatz / lakeside promenade) | nature | 800 m |
| Fraumünster | Place of worship | 900 m |
| Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum Zürich) | Museum | 900 m |
| Zürich Opera House (Opernhaus Zürich) | Entertainment | 900 m |
| Grossmünster | Place of worship | 1 km |
| Kunsthaus Zürich (Art Museum) | Museum | 1.4 km |
| Uetliberg (viewpoint & hiking) | nature | 6 km |
| Zürich Airport (Flughafen Zürich) | Airport | 9 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Hotel Bristol Zurich vs Glärnischhof by TRINITY
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Hotel Bristol Zurich — common questions
- How does Hotel Bristol Zurich score with guests?
- Our hotel data provider returns 8.2 out of 10 from 6,440 reviews as of 6 January 2026. Location 9.17/10. Cleanliness 7.66/10. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- How close is Hotel Bristol Zurich to Grossmünster?
- Grossmünster at 1 km on our hotel data provider’s figures. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Bristol Zurich?
- Check-in is from 02:00 PM and check-out is by 11:30 AM, with the latest accepted arrival at 12:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Hotel Bristol Zurich?
- Our hotel data provider records Bahnhofstrasse (shopping street) at 600 m, Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) at 700 m, Lake Zurich (Bürkliplatz / lakeside promenade) at 800 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Hotel Bristol Zurich?
- The supplier records ZRH as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.