Baur au Lac
Independent · 5.0-star · Talstrasse 1 1. Rathaus-Hochschulen-Lindenhof-City
4.6(1,942 Google reviews)
Baur au Lac
Independent · 5.0-star · Talstrasse 1 1. Rathaus-Hochschulen-Lindenhof-City
4.6(1,942 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · 119 rooms
Near: Grossmünster · 6 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location

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Right at the hotel, Marguita serves Mediterranean dishes on Lake Zurich, Baur's Brasserie offers classic European cuisine, and Le Hall is an elegant all-day lobby restaurant with a bar. The hotel's Bar and Cafe are also on site for drinks and lighter bites. Steps away along the Old Town, you will find more dining options like the Zeughauskeller for Swiss specialties. The lakefront area around the hotel has many places to sit down for a meal or just a coffee.
The hotel sits in Zurich's heart on Lake Zurich, with the Old Town and its historic lanes a short stroll away. Grossmünster is a 6-minute walk and Lindenhof is 8 minutes, so you are close to the city's landmarks. Bahnhofstrasse, known for international boutiques, is just a few minutes' walk, as is the Old Town with Rennweg, St Peterstrasse and Augustinergasse, home to small boutiques and charming restaurants. The Tonhalle concert hall is also steps away. For a quieter break, the hotel's private park offers a lakeside setting.
From Zurich Airport, take a train to Zurich Main Station, which is about 1.2 km from the hotel, roughly an 8 to 9 minute walk or a short taxi ride. Alternatively, a taxi or ride-hailing service from the airport will bring you directly to Talstrasse 1. From the main station, you can also walk along the Bahnhofstrasse to reach the hotel. The Marguita restaurant page lists the airport at 9.6 km and the station at 1.2 km. A pre-booked transfer is another straightforward option, though trains from the airport run frequently to the city center.
In the evening, the hotel's own Marguita serves Mediterranean dishes right on the lake, and Baur's Bar offers cocktails in a classic brasserie setting. Le Hall is an elegant lobby bar for a quiet after-dinner drink. For a stroll, the Grossmünster is a 6-minute walk away and Lindenhof is 8 minutes, both atmospheric after dark. The nearby Old Town, with shops along Bahnhofstrasse, is within easy walking distance for a late wander.
Yes, Baur au Lac is a convenient base for exploring Zurich. Grossmünster is a 6-minute walk away, and Lindenhof is 8 minutes away, so the heart of the Old Town is right outside the door. The Swiss National Museum is a 17-minute walk, making it an easy addition to a stroll along the river. For further sights like Zoo Zürich (3.2 km) or Aussichtsturm Uetliberg (4.1 km), a tram, taxi, or ride-hailing service will get you there comfortably. You can use the city's public transport to reach these farther spots, or simply walk through the central sights from here. The hotel's own restaurants, Marguita, Baur's, and Le Hall, are also handy on-site options for starting or ending your day.

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