Widder Hotel

Hotel · Zurich Old Town

The Widder is one of Switzerland’s best-known luxury hotels: nine historic Old Town houses in the Augustiner quarter, joined together and fitted out with modern design. Cross the Limmat and you’re quickly in the Niederdorf.

• ★ 4.7 on Google (1,018)
• Luxury
• 5 stars
• Historic townhouses

Address

Rennweg 7
8001 Zürich

Location

in the Augustiner quarter on the left bank of the Limmat, approx. 8 minutes’ walk to the bars in the Niederdorf

Price range

Luxury, from approx. €550 per night

Rooms

individually designed rooms and suites in historic houses

Crowd

mixed, discerning travellers

What makes the hotel special

Travel Gay calls the Widder “Sheer luxury with bold character” and lists it among the hotels close to the scene. It isn’t a queer hotel, but it’s the top address for luxury within walking distance of the Niederdorf.

Rooms and facilities

Every room is different, with historic fabric meeting design classics. The Widder Bar is known for jazz and a large whisky selection; there’s also a restaurant, roof terrace and gym.

Contact

Researched by our editors, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Zurich Hotels), Google reviews (4.7 stars, 1,018 reviews). Prices and facilities may change, please check before you go.