Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind places guests in the charming Old Town Zürich. The hotel offers WiFi and dry cleaning services, while the business center helps travelers stay productive. Guests appreciate both the helpful staff and the convenient location near ETH Zurich.
Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighbourhood in Zürich, Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind is near a metro station. Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Letzigrund Stadium or Hardturm. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Zürich travel guide
Zähringerstrasse 46, Zürich, ZH, 8001
What's nearby
ETH Zurich
3 min walk - 0.1 miles
Lindenhof
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Swiss National Museum
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Bahnhofstrasse
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Zurich Town Hall
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Central Tram Stop
2 min walk
Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station)
5 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks
1 min walk
Big Ben Pub
2 min walk
Rheinfelder Bierhalle
2 min walk
Franzos
2 min walk
Grande Café & Bar
2 min walk
About this property
Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind
Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
Close to Swiss National Museum, Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a computer station
Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and concierge services
A 24-hour front desk, a lift and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Buffet breakfast available for a fee: CHF 20 per person
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
5 floors
Built in 1953
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
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Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CHF 50
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 20.00 per person
Pet fee: CHF 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: CHF 50 (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind pet-friendly?
Yes, Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of CHF 50 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind located?
Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Polybahn Funicular, Swiss National Museum and Bahnhofstrasse. Letzigrund Stadium is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. Central Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bahnhofquai-HB Station is 4 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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Reviews
Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Reviews
8.4
Very good
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The staff was very friendly but the room itself was fine. The shower did not work at all, limiting us to only a bath and the bed and pillows were terrible. The perk of this place is the great proximity to the train station and old towne.
Ciarra
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
ann
9 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was friendly. Check-in was easy. The location was great! Ten minute walk from central train station. The room was clean and quirky, like the hotel. The room itself was not well lit and the pillows were flat. Because we were there in December we didn't have to worry about the a/c.but it was still warm
Very clean room with a comfortable bed. It is centrally located to the central train station. The front desk people were very nice. We were able to check in early.
Glenn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
denise
25 Nov 2025
Room was perfect and reception people were great and very pleasant
Had a great stay for the week.
The location of the Swiss Chocolate Hotel was great, just a 5 to 10 minute walk from the train station. The Polybahn (funicular that takes you up the hill with views overlooking the city) was just a two minute walk around the corner. There are many restaurants and shops throughout the old town. The friendly hotel staff provided us with excellent restaurant suggestions. Our room was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Incredibly close to the Zurich HB train station, so getting in from the Zurich airport was so easy. We had our luggage held while we walked through old town and found something to eat. Housekeeping staff was phenomenal and we were able to check in a little earlier and got to grab a couple of hours of sleep before we ventured out again!! We would definitely stay here again.
We recently stayed at Swiss chocolate hotel for four nights. The property itself is beautiful, the location is fantastic, and the staff at the front desk were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The amenities were great, and we really appreciated the overall ambiance of the hotel.
However, one aspect of our stay that left us disappointed was the housekeeping service. Unfortunately, during the entire four days we were there, our room was not properly cleaned. While the bed was made daily, the sheets were never changed, and no full cleaning was done. Basic services such as refreshing towels, vacuuming, or replenishing toiletries were also noticeably lacking.
We understand that things can occasionally be overlooked, but for a hotel of this standard, we expected more consistent attention to cleanliness. It impacted our overall comfort and experience.
That said, with some improvements to housekeeping and attention to guest room maintenance, this hotel could easily be a top-tier choice. We hope to see positive changes in the future, as the potential is definitely there.
Overall a few comments, they need to replace the mattress ASAP (at least the one in our room stains were too big to keep the mattress from my point of view..) the room needs to be vacuumed ours it wasn’t, if you are tall forget about the bathroom if you sit in the toilet your knees are inside the shower it is very tiny, they also need to offer more than one pillow, more lighting in the room. For the price it’s ok just some inconveniences that can be easily addressed. Location was really close to the train station and made moving around easy, and points for them having umbrellas available since it was raining.
kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Patrick
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location near the main train station. Lots of restaurants and shopping very near by. A/C was not working properly and our room was very hot. They gave us a small fan but it was a long sweaty night. If we were staying more than two nights we surely would have left. We stayed in this same hotel last year at this time and the AC situation was the same. We had hoped they would have fixed it by now, but it was the same. I would inquire about this before making a reservation as Europe has been getting hit by heat waves and a stay here doing one of those will make for a very uncomfortable stay.
Hotel simpatico nel centro di Zurigo. Camere semplici ma carine e nuove. La Hall è un po’ triste e spoglia come la sala colazione. La fontana di cioccolato sarebbe carina ma il cestino di grissini spezzati per assaggiare il cioccolato non si può proprio vedere…..
Giovanni
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
JULIANA
2 Jul 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've stayed in this hotel many times before but this was the first time during summer. Even though the hotel says it has A/C in the rooms, it was a proper nightmare. It felt like it was inside a sauna, boiling! They run out of fans so my only choice was to open the windows and even though I was on the 4th floor, there was a bar under my window that was really loud. Even after hours, there was a lot of noise from construction. They also provide a mini bar in the room but it is so bad that it doesn't even cool down a bottle of water. They give a lot of excuses to why the A/C and mini bar are not great but it sounds like a lot of rubbish as they have proper A/C in the reception area. I'm never coming back during summer as they cannot provide a good service for the price they charge.
It was a reasonably priced, clean hotel in a very convenient location. Some reviews mentioned the air conditioning didn’t work well but it was definitely cool enough in our room and the weather was very warm during our stay. The rooms were pretty small though like a lot of European hotels.