B2 Hotel ZurichvsKafischnaps
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa is the choice of most writers compared to Kafischnaps. B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa comes in at 85 with recommendations from 9 sources including The Telegraph, Time Out and Afar Magazine.
B2 Hotel Zurich
Brandschenkestrasse 152, Zurich 8002, Switzerland
From $344/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Housed in a listed brewery build ing constructed in 1866, this strikingly chic hotel will appeal predominantly to younger guests and archite cture enthusiasts."
Frommer's
"The quirky, sprawling interior uses beer crates instead of coffee tables, and in the Library Lounge, 33,000 books are stacked from the floor up to the ceiling, 36 feet above." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A 60-room hotel in the former 1880 Hürlimann Brewery, a local landmark that was once Switzerland's largest suds producer." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl B2 Boutique Hotel Spa is housed in the former 1880 Hurlimann Brewery on a hillside outside town." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A 19th-century Swiss brewery converted in to an unique hotel complete with extensive thermal baths (plus a popular rooftop hot tub), designer detailing and beautifully preserved industrial heritage." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A literary vibe pulses through this über-hip property situated in what were once the main buildings of Switzerland’s largest brewery." Full review
Time Out
"This hotel offers a quieter Zurich experience with its 33,000-book library lounge, its regional wines and breakfast products and the direct access to the famed new Thermalbad & Spa." Full review
Fodor's
"In a former brewery, this hotel melds its industrial past with sleek modern design." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A stone's throw from Google's European headquarters, this quirky newcomer in a renovated brewery is filled with seductive features." Full review
Michelin Guide
"51 guest rooms and one suite are located within the old mash house, with an additional eight duplex suites inside the former cold store. The look is contemporary: crisp white linens, leather ottomans" Full review
Kafischnaps
Kornhausstrasse 57, Zurich 8037, Switzerland
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"Away from the throb of downtown but only a 15-minute walk back, this is the best deal in town for anyone on a budget." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Named after the strong liquor taken with coffee, the Kafischnaps pension is first and foremost a happening café and bar—which happens to rent out five guest rooms upstairs." Full review
Time Out
"Though not in the middle of town, this small pension offers the 'real' Zurich experience for those with a smaller budget." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set in a onetime butcher’s shop, this is a bustling little spot that happens to have a collection of five cheerful little rooms." Full review