Motel One Zürich
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Motel One Zürich is worth booking if you want a well-rated 3-star for about €209 a night in a city where the sample median is €472. Skip it if you need the lowest price in town, or the extras of a 4 or 5 star hotel.
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This is a good fit for travellers who want a solid guest score and a sensible price in an expensive city. The listing tags it as suitable for families and pets, and it lists family rooms, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and facilities for disabled guests. That makes it practical for a short city break, including late arrivals.
It is less suited to anyone chasing the lowest price. Our Budget pick in Zurich, Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof, is a 4-star at about €185 a night, roughly €25 cheaper. It also does not suit travellers who want a luxury stay. If you need confirmed details on room size, noise levels or accessibility specifics, the data we have does not cover them.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Stockerstrasse 61 in Enge, a district of Zurich. From there, the Grossmünster is 0.8 km away, about 10 minutes on foot. The Zurich Opera House and the Kunsthaus Zürich are each 1.1 km away, about 14 minutes on foot.
These walking times are straight-line estimates, not verified routes, so allow a little extra. All three sights are well under 30 minutes, so walking is realistic. Guests give the location a score of 9.1 out of 10. We have no distance for the main railway station or the airport, so check those on a map before you book.
What guests say
The overall guest score is 8.4 out of 10, based on roughly 9,000 reviews. That is a large sample, which makes the score more reliable than a high mark from a few dozen guests.
In the provider sample of 14 eligible properties, it sits joint ninth for review score. So it is not the top-rated hotel in Zurich, and we will not pretend otherwise. The data we have does not include a breakdown of what guests liked or disliked, so we cannot report specific complaints or praise. Read the most recent reviews for comments on noise and room size.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price is about €209 a night for 10 to 12 November 2026, for two adults in one room. This is a reference price for those dates, not a live quote. It is 56% below the sample median of €472.01 a night.
Against our other picks: the Budget choice, Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich (4 stars, score 8.1), costs about €185. The Luxury choice, The Dolder Grand - City and Spa Resort Zurich (5 stars, score 9.1), costs about €897. Motel One scores higher than the Budget pick and costs about €25 more. It scores lower than the Dolder Grand but costs less than a quarter of its price.
Breakfast is listed as continental, vegetarian, vegan and buffet. Whether it is included in the reference price is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 hotels in Zurich. The Best Value pick balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the price. It is not simply the cheapest hotel.
Motel One Zürich earned the place because it combines a strong 8.4 score, a very large review count and a price far below the city median. It also has walkable access to three major sights.
Before you book
Prices are for 10 to 12 November 2026 only and will change with your dates. Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page.
If you travel with a pet, confirm the pet policy and any fees directly, as the tag alone does not give details. The same goes for air conditioning, which is tagged but not described. Availability and fees for family rooms should also be checked for your dates.
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Is Motel One Zürich good value?
On the data we have, yes. It scores 8.4 out of 10 from roughly 9,000 reviews and costs about €209 a night for the reference dates, 56% below the sample median. The reference price is for 2 adults on 10 to 12 November 2026 and is not a live quote.
How far is Motel One Zürich from the Grossmünster?
The Grossmünster is 0.8 km away, about 10 minutes on foot. This is a straight-line estimate, so the real walk may take a little longer.
Does Motel One Zürich include breakfast?
Breakfast is listed as continental, vegetarian, vegan and buffet. We do not know whether it is included in the room price, so check this before booking.
Is Motel One Zürich family and pet friendly?
The listing is tagged for families and pets, and it lists family rooms. Pet rules, fees and family room availability are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
Is there a cheaper option among your Zurich picks?
Yes. Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich is our Budget pick at about €185 a night, with a score of 8.1. Motel One Zürich has the higher score and costs about €25 more.