Ambassador Hotel ZurichvsKafischnaps
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador a l’Opera is the choice of most writers compared to Kafischnaps. Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador a l’Opera comes in at 82 with accolades from 6 sources like The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Ambassador Hotel Zurich
Falkenstrasse 6, Zurich 8008, Switzerland
From $353/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This former patrician's house is right next to the opera house. As an extra in the rooms: electrically adjustable beds and espresso machines."
Frommer's
"One of our favorite hotels in Zurich is a small-scale gem with a lot of charm and pizzazz." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Ambassador à l’Opéra is an upscale, boutique property across the street from the Opera House and just a block from Lake Zurich." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This exceptional property, with 45 rooms and one suite, is located inside a former castle directly across from the opera house." Full review
Star Service
"This well-run hotel fits comfortably into the boutique category and delivers some serious competition to the more straightforward Eden Au Lac." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Ambassador à l’Opéra cuts a fine neo-Baroque figure beside Zurich Opera House. A good price to comfort ratio plays out in feather-soft beds, shiny bathrooms with natural toiletries and relative quiet." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Ambassador Hotel pairs neo-Baroque exteriors with sophisticated design to suit its handsome neighbour, Zurich Opera House" 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