Hotel Europe

Hotel Europe is a small mid-range hotel with about 39 rooms at Dufourstrasse 4, 8008 Zürich, in the Seefeld district of Switzerland's largest city. The address is a short walk from Bellevue, the busy square at the head of the lake where trams and buses connect to Hauptbahnhof, the Old Town and the rest of the city, and the lake promenade and the Opera House are both within a few minutes on foot. The Kunsthaus museum, Sechseläutenplatz and many Seefeld restaurants and cafes lie nearby, which gives the hotel a convenient yet comparatively calm position compared with the central station area. The hotel is modest in scale, with a personal atmosphere and a straightforward, practical approach rather than the formal polish of Zürich's grand hotels. Rooms are offered as Single Rooms, Double Rooms, Twin Rooms and Suites, giving options for solo travellers, couples, friends sharing and small families. Amenities include wifi, a bar and breakfast, which is the main on-site meal. For lunch and dinner, guests usually walk into Seefeld, where bistros, Italian trattorias, Asian restaurants and Swiss traditional venues are plentiful. There is no spa, pool or large fitness facility, so the hotel suits visitors who plan to spend their days sightseeing, shopping or attending business meetings and want a comfortable place to sleep. The service character is friendly and business-oriented, with the front desk able to help with transport tickets, restaurant recommendations and luggage storage. Typical rates run from about CHF 220 to CHF 380 per night, depending on season and room category, which is considered good value for the lake-side Seefeld location when compared with five-star neighbours. Visitors travelling by train from the airport or Hauptbahnhof can reach Bellevue in a few minutes by tram, then walk to the hotel. The area is quiet at night but within reach of bars and entertainment.