Hotels in Langstrasse

Langstrasse is a vibrant, colorful, and diverse neighborhood in the center of Zurich. The city’s growing reputation for its cutting-edge bar and club scene is perfectly encapsulated in Langstrasse, and anyone who still thinks Zurich is a just city for bankers and business suits will be proved wrong when staying here. The most multi-cultural area of Zurich, this varied and exciting district offers cuisine, culture, and entertainment from across the world, day and night.

Hotels in Langstrasse

You can find a wealth of budget hotels in Langstrasse in Zurich’s city center, which in a city known for its wealth can be a challenge to find elsewhere. Most Langstrasse hotels come with a 2- or 3-star rating. The easyHotel Zurich resides here in all its orange glory, and several low-cost self-service apartments are available in the neighborhood. For a hotel which encapsulates the hip and modern feel of Langstrasse with an added air of luxury, try the 4-star Greulich Life & Design hotel. Dedicated to modern design, this chic establishment offers an oasis of calm in this vibrant inner city area with rooms overlooking a peaceful birch grove courtyard.

Things to see in Langstrasse

By Zurich’s crystal cut standards, Langstrasse is something of an unpolished gem, but this is what gives it a real character of its own. The edgy nightlife and plethora of cuisines set it apart from neighboring districts famed for their wealth. Langstrasse is the place to experience the up and coming club and music scene of Zurich. Once you’ve hopped round the countless bars, Die Zukunft (‘The Future’) opens its doors at midnight and is a prime venue for electro and house. Or try Gonzo; a relative newcomer to the scene but already with a top reputation as a strictly no-electro zone for lovers of live rock, funk, and soul. For a more chilled night, join Zurich’s trendy urban crowd at Xenix alternative cinema and bar. During the day, Frau Gerold’s Garden offers an urban oasis where you can enjoy the greenery before sampling home-grown produce in the terrace restaurant.

Good for young travelers

It’s easy to find good hotel deals in Langstrasse, for travelers wanting a contemporary experience of historic Zurich. If you are on a budget and want to jump feet-first onto the urban edge of Zurich, base your stay in Langstrasse. In the past decade it has undergone significant regeneration to become one of Zurich’s really hip districts, there are still many affordable hotels in Langstrasse. It is close to the main transport hubs with the central station at its top end, and if you still have energy during daylight hours, the traditional tourist attractions are within easy reach on public transport.

How to get to Langstrasse

Zurich’s Main Train Station (Hauptbahnhof) is at the top of Langstrasse. Hauptbahnhof is a major international transport hub connecting cities across Europe, as well as providing a direct service to Zurich Airport every 5-10 minutes with a journey time of only around 10 minutes. Some hotels in central Zurich are part of the 7x7 Shuttle Bus service providing an hourly transfer to the airport. Langstrasse benefits from a central location with many tram lines connecting the district from its southern end to the rest of the city in just a few minutes including the T2, T3, T4, T8, T13, and T17.