Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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Panoramic Double Room
Property entrance
Lobby
Breakfast (CHF 20.00 per person)
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Business Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Business Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Business Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Double Panoramic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Zähringerstrasse 46, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lindenhof - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zurich Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Central Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 5 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rheinfelder Bierhalle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franzos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Johanniter Brasserie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind

Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
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 concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a computer station
  • A lift, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • 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
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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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

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

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

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

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.

Property is also known as

du Theatre Swiss Quality
Hotel Theatre Fassbind Zürich
du Theatre Swiss Quality Hotel Zurich
du Theatre Swiss Quality Zurich
Hotel Theatre Fassbind Zurich
Theatre Fassbind Zürich
Theatre Fassbind Zurich

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 and Bahnhofstrasse. Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche are also within 5 minutes. Central Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bahnhofquai-HB Station is 4 minutes.

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Reviews

Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 294 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rensum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. Rooms are small for 2 suitcases to open but it was clean and had a nice bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff. Great location for walking to the shops and restaurants in of town. Within walking distance to the train station and public transit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

The place is very well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent two nights at Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind in Zurich and really enjoyed our stay. The location was convenient, the room was clean and comfortable, and we loved the fun chocolate-themed decor. A sweet and cozy spot to relax after exploring the city!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel great location. Chocolate fountain was a nice touch along with the chocolate theme. Rooms were small but sufficient for our stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hans Otto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lage
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ella

Disliked: Amenities
Tiny rooms. Not as depicted in the pictures. Poor quality. Dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as usual for many years guest. Rooms compared to other destinations globally, very small.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
J'ai passé une nuit pour un voyage d'affaires. La chambre est petite mais propre et confortable. Les personnes à l'accueil sont très serviables et agréables. Le petit déjeuner est ok pour le prix.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Badrish

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small room and bath
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a delicious chocolate fountain in the lobby and it was nice to have a fridge and a safe in the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual, guest for many years
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo custo benefício

Segunda vez aqui, hotel super perto da estação de Zurich o que ajuda muito sempre que precisamos de um dia na cidade pra depois partir pra alguma estação de ski - o hotel tem excelente custo benefício - super limpinho…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sidnei

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel ruim

Quarto ruim e ar condicionado não funciona ! Não recomendo ! ponto positivo : café da manhã e localização !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo!

Bem localizado, atendimento de ótima qualidade. Tudo muito agradável.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in an excellent location in the heart of the city. It is very nice the chocolate fountain and also the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is but small for American standards. All comforts in the hotel and near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ALICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the design of the room. Very unique. They are selling chocolates next to the front desk area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025