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Hotel Marta
Zähringerstrasse 36, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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Urban, centrally located and well priced! hotel marta offers affordable rooms designed in a playfully puristic way in an extraordinary location in Zurich. All 39 rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Breakfast is always included in our rates. And of course you can use the free highspeed WIFI connection throughout the whole hotel. The hotel marta was built by the famous architect Werner Stücheli in the 50ies. The front of the building, the spiral stairs and the breakfast room are landmarks of that time. The 2-star bed & breakfast hotel marta is located at the «central square» within walking distance from Zurich's main railway station (only 5 min). At the entrance of the «Niederdorf quarter» (old city) near trendy restaurants, cafés, the sights of the old city, the universities, the lake and the main shopping area.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
First aid kit
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Housekeeping
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Flatscreen TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
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Languages Spoken
English, German
Location
Zähringerstrasse 36, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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Getting there
Great for walkers
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Zurich Airport
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Zurich Central Station
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Hotel Marta is lauded for its welcoming atmosphere and chic, clean design, making it a hit with guests looking for comfort and style. Its prime location is a stone's throw from key attractions, and while some have raised concerns about noise, the provision of earplugs is a thoughtful touch.
The hotel's service shines with a friendly staff, and while amenities like AC and TVs are missing, the inclusive breakfast and coffee are big pluses. Rooms are generally spacious and immaculate, contributing to the hotel's reputation for excellent value in an otherwise costly city.
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I spent one night in the hotel with my wife. The was clean, but had few furnishings. The water pressure was good and the temperature was nice, it was new years so it was very cold outside.
The thing that makes this hotel valuable is the proximity to the central tram stop as well as the train station. This will save you valuable trip time and is well worth it.
Breakfast was fine and complimentary warm beverages were provided in the lobby.
I will commend the staff, the person working the front desk was willing to help us contact a destination and work out some of the details. I commend them for this
The thing that makes this hotel valuable is the proximity to the central tram stop as well as the train station. This will save you valuable trip time and is well worth it.
Breakfast was fine and complimentary warm beverages were provided in the lobby.
I will commend the staff, the person working the front desk was willing to help us contact a destination and work out some of the details. I commend them for this
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from hotelmarta, Leiter Gästebetreuung at Hotel Marta
Responded 7 Jan 2020
Dear 176kentm How nice to read that our central location, close to the action, provided for a happy new year for you and your wife. Thank you for being our guests and for the kind words, especially about or colleague at the front desk. We hope to welcome you back in 2020 again. All the best from all of us! Britta
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Hotel Marta is extremely well located, in the heart of Zurich's old town, at walking distance from the main train station, which is 15 minutes far by train from the airport. The hotel is very close to the river and many museus and monuments, with a tram station just 2 minutes away. The reception personnel is kind and helpful, and the whole facility is very clean. The rooms are small but cozy, with large windows overlooking the old town. The buffet breakfast is fair, and there is free coffee/tea accessible 24/7. I really recommend Hotel Marta for people looking for nice accommodation for a short-stay in the center of Zurich, with a favorable cost/benefit ratio.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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The parent company of this property is a charity for women who find themselves in difficult situations. A noble mission indeed! The hotel is located about a 10-minute stroll from the city's main train station and very easy access to bars, restaurants, shops, and the city's historic district. The rooms are small, but clean and tidy. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. I didn't notice any aircon which means your window will need to be open in the summer.
Rooms on the front of the hotel might be noisy with bars located next door and across the street.
Rooms on the front of the hotel might be noisy with bars located next door and across the street.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from hotelmarta, Leiter Gästebetreuung at Hotel Marta
Responded 22 Feb 2020
Dear RandyRandy, We appreciate your detailed feedack and thank you for choosing hotel marta! It's nice to read that you support and highlight our mission. We are very proud to be a social enterprise, also offering jobs for women who have hard times finding jobs in the 'regular market' and are happy you noticed that the standards are not compromised. We can proudly say that our ladies are doing a great job! We do not have aircon indeed, since our building is a protected landmark. In the summer we offer fans in the rooms. And yes, our windows do open to let in a fresh night breeze. Please come back soon again. Warm regards, Britta and all the ladies at hotel marta.
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Hot, dark and tiny room. No aircon and was only given a tiny table fan. The whole day and night I had to struggle with where to best place the fan for coolness. It was utterly hot. At least they can provide a mobile air cooler which shouldn’t be that expensive ???? The room had a pitched roof and I hit my head many times. It also has only 2 electrical points for charging devices and the socket is especially deep. My adapter couldn’t work on the wall socket. There is a tiny usb port on the lamp but it charges as fast as the cow. The room is also dark with limited lighting. The soap provided makes you wonder whether it is too costly in Zurich to provide guests with a proper and nice shampoo and conditioner for $200 a night. This hotel cares for its guests as much as it does to a vending machine. Just pay. A rip off !
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Reception closes at 7 pm so get check in instructions if you check in after that. Bring your own fan
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Response from Verena Kern, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Marta
Responded 28 Jun 2023
Dear Good-Soup88 Thank you for your review. We are truly sorry that your experience with us did not meet your expectations and apologize for that. However we try to be as transparent as we can on our booking details and in the description of your room the "budget single room" we mention the pitched roof on the first photo to ensure that our guests expect the right thing. Regarding the situation with the air conditioning we are truly sorry but since we are such an unique building we are under monumental protection and therefore we cannot build in an air conditioning. We understand that it can get very wherefore we offer fans and invite our guests to enjoy complimentary bottled water and ice-cream during the summer months. Also in terms of travel adapters we are happy to help and provide our guests with complimentary ones during their stay with us. We are a proud 2 star hotel and stand for a great price to performance ration here in Zurich and are really sad you could not feel that. However thank you again for your feedback and we would love to have you back on a next visit to Zurich. Maybe one of our slightly bigger rooms overlooking the Old Town of Zurich would suit your expectations a bit better. Best wishes and hopefully see you again, Emily Pfeil
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Location was great, walking distance to the old town, river Limmat, Zurichsee and the train station. Rooms were clean, breakfast ladies and front desk lady were very friendly and welcoming. We booked the smallest room, which is a little too small for 3+ nights (completely our own fault, but I recommend booking an bigger room if you're staying longer than 2 nights). Service is great (especially in the little details, like having umbrellas for guests and a little tea corner etcetera).
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from hotelmarta, Leiter Gästebetreuung at Hotel Marta
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Dear elinewessels It's nice to read that you had such a pleasant stay with us. Now that you have explored our hotel a bit we recommend you book a room in our larger categories (medium, large or panorma) for a future visit. They are defintely more comfortable for a stay of several days. We are looking forward to welcoming you back very soon again. Warm regards, Britta and the marta-crew.
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Room was very basic but clean. No safe in the room and sadly while we were at breakfast someone entered our room and stole our money. Suddenly a complimentary breakfast cost 330 Euros! Can only have been someone with a key e.g. a member of staff. Conveniently, no CCTV covering the halls or stairs.
Reported to the hotel who said they'd asked their staff and no one admitted to it (no surprise there). They also said that there were no staff on our floor at the time but the cleaning trolley was positioned outside our room at the time.
Reported to the hotel who said they'd asked their staff and no one admitted to it (no surprise there). They also said that there were no staff on our floor at the time but the cleaning trolley was positioned outside our room at the time.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from hotel marta, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Marta
Responded 20 Dec 2022
Dear guest, many thanks for sharing your opinion here on TripAdvisor. As already discussed via e-mail we are dismayed to hear that you lost EUR 330.00 on the day you checked out of hotel marta and travelled to Vienna by train. As you already know we looked into this situation with the team, who we trust, as we never experienced such issue before. Furthermore, you suggested to involve the police to clear the situation up - please rest assured that we have nothing to hide and are willing to help to clarify the situation. And yes, you are right: in the morning we put a cleaning trolley on every floor. Nevertheless, we start cleaning the rooms floor by floor and were still busy on other floors at the time you checked out.
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Great hotel in an excellent location just near the old town of Zurich .
The Room was large for one person and spotless, had all the amenities more then I needed.
Just 10 min walk from Zürich Hauptbahnhof (main train station), in the center of the main street, near everything.
Breakfast was tasty and fresh, warm drinks to warm up before starting my day in the cold morning weather.
Bottom line - A high Swiss quality of hospitality, It was great visiting Zurich once again and staying at Hotel Marta.
I truly recommend 11/10
The Room was large for one person and spotless, had all the amenities more then I needed.
Just 10 min walk from Zürich Hauptbahnhof (main train station), in the center of the main street, near everything.
Breakfast was tasty and fresh, warm drinks to warm up before starting my day in the cold morning weather.
Bottom line - A high Swiss quality of hospitality, It was great visiting Zurich once again and staying at Hotel Marta.
I truly recommend 11/10
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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It is a perfect spot to be in Zürich. The Hotel has beautiful, clean rooms. There is the possibility to make some hot water for tea or coffee at any time of the day. Breakfast ist abundant too. The thing I loved the best though, is that you choose if your room needs cleaning or not. I think this a way to the future!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from hotel marta, General Manager at Hotel Marta
Responded 19 Oct 2022
Dear pianezza3 Wow! Thank you so much for this lovely feedback - we are really excited that you enjoyed your time with us. Special thanks to you mentioning our way of cleaning the rooms. It is always nice to hear that our guests appreciate our ideas. We would love to have you back! We wish you a nice day! Kind regards, Your hotel marta Team
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Great location 5 minutes walk from Zurich HB station and in old town. (We used it for a one night layover/visit). Room for 3 was a good size and staff friendly & helpful. Continental breakfast was included and had a good range - this made room rate good value for money. Also had a drink station in reception so we could make a cup of tea anytime.
On a less positive note, the room was next to a road and a bit noisy on the Saturday night we stayed (but they had provided ear plugs in the room). Double bed was firm but okay but single was like a camp bed and disappointing.
On a less positive note, the room was next to a road and a bit noisy on the Saturday night we stayed (but they had provided ear plugs in the room). Double bed was firm but okay but single was like a camp bed and disappointing.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from hotel marta, General Manager at Hotel Marta
Responded 24 Jan 2024
Dear Vicky Thanks a lot for your detailed feedback. We are happy that you had a positive experience overall. Due to our very central location, it can be a bit noisy at times. We hope that this location has also brought positive aspects with it. Concerning the extra beds, we considered this as part of our refreshing of the entire hotel. Hopefully see you next time Julia and your hotel marta team
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The hotel is in a good location, close to places you should go, close to promenades, beautiful views, good restaurants and the train station. The staff are very informative. The room is spacious and clean. The breakfast, although not very diverse, but the freshly baked bread in the morning, I think it's better than anywhere else I've eaten in Europe. The hotel is very attentive to details, such as umbrellas for rent, bottles of water for rent to fill in the room (free), tea and coffee making facilities available 24 hours a day, and a refrigerator for storing food bought from outside, with a table for eating. This is my impression. It may be a sensitive matter for those who have difficulty sleeping. If you get a room on the side facing the road, you may hear the sound of cars running all night. For me, it's not a problem because the housekeeper already provides earplugs in the room. And I'm a light sleeper. If you are concerned about this, you may have to ask for a room on the other side with quieter sounds.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from hotel marta, General Manager at Hotel Marta
Responded 3 Oct 2024
Dear JoeyNoProblem Thank you very much for your detailed feedback! We are very pleased that you liked the location of our hotel, the cleanliness of the rooms and our breakfast, especially the freshly baked bread. We appreciate your comments on the amenities offered and the attention to detail. Your positive feedback about our attentive staff and the small details we offer motivates us to continue to do our best. We are aware that it can get a little noisy around our hotel. We try our best to offer you a good night sleep anyway. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, hotel marta
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Dear Arushi
Our breakfast starts at 7am, you will be able to enjoy our breakfast buffet before leaving :-)
Kind regards
Dear Angela W
Thank you so much for your kind message.
It really depends on how sensitive you are to noise in general. All of our windows are triple glazed and soundproofed but since we are in the middle of the city there is always some kind of noise, on either side.
Many kind regards
Romina
Hello to NZ :)
yes, we have triple rooms (double bed and Sofa bed)
best regards,
hotel marta Team
Good morning Cristian
I apologize for the late response!
There is a garage called "Urania", it is approximately 10-15 minutes walking distance from the hotel. You can drive up to our hotel and do the check-in first, though. We will then be happy to explain where you have to go.
Have a wonderful day and see you soon
"The upper floors have a beautiful view -- we stayed in the Panorama room on the 7th floor. Family room, it can fit 4."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
£142 - £183 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SwitzerlandCanton of ZurichZurichOld Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
39
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Marta
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Marta?
Nearby attractions include Old Town (0.2 miles), Lindenhof Hill (0.3 miles), and Niederdorf (0.08 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Marta?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and breakfast buffet.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Marta?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a sofa bed, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Marta?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Marta?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Marta?
Conveniently located restaurants include Schweizerhof Bar, Restaurant La Soupière, and Laderach.
Is Hotel Marta located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the centre of Zurich.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Marta?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Marta?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Lindenhof Hill (0.3 miles), Liebfrauenkirche (0.3 miles), and Platzspitz (0.4 miles).
Does Hotel Marta have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Hotel Marta accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.