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Hotel UTO KULM car-free hideaway in Zurich

4.0 star property

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Residence Suite with Valley View | Balcony
Residence Suite with Valley View | Bathroom
Skyline Suite with City View
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Residence Suite with Valley View | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Uetliberg, Zürich, ZH, 8143
  • Place, Uetliberg Lookout Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Uetliberg
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swiss National Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suites with Alps and Lakeview

Junior Suites with Alps and Lakeview

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room with Alps and Lake View

Triple Room with Alps and Lake View

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Panorama Room Countryside

  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lake view

Panorama Room Mountain and Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Panorama Room City and Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Maisonette Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Skyline Suite with City View

Skyline Suite with City View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Residence Suite with Valley View | Balcony

Residence Suite with Valley View

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tower Suite with City View

Tower Suite with City View

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Special Offer Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Family Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Panorama Room Countryside with Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lake view

Panorama Room Mountain and Lake View with Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Zürich

With a stay at Hotel UTO KULM car-free hideaway in Zurich in Zürich, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Uetliberg Lookout Tower and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Old Botanical Garden. .This spa hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Swiss National Museum and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Kunsthaus Zurich.

What's nearby

  • Uetliberg Lookout Tower - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Uetliberg - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Uetliberg S-Bahn - 6 min walk
  • Birmensdorf ZH Station - 18 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Financial Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Schützenhaus Albisgütli - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Swaad - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Monti`s Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Oberes Triemli - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Hotel UTO KULM car-free hideaway in Zurich

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Uetliberg Lookout Tower
Hotel UTO KULM car-free hideaway in Zurich offers 54 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Zürich hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary toiletries. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
You can enjoy a meal at Allegra serving the guests of Hotel UTO KULM car-free hideaway in Zurich, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Allegra - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3,541 metres
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 25 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Allegra

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1839
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train and a steep path. The closest train station is 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) away. Guests who are driving should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel-Restaurant UTO KULM
Hotel-Restaurant UTO KULM Hotel
Hotel-Restaurant UTO KULM Hotel Zurich
Hotel-Restaurant UTO KULM Zurich
UTO KULM
Hotel Uto Kulm
Hotel-Restaurant Uto Kulm Hotel Uetliberg
Hotel UTO KULM Zurich
UTO KULM Zurich
Hotel UTO KULM Zürich
UTO KULM Zürich
Hotel Restaurant UTO KULM

Reviews

Hotel UTO KULM car-free hideaway in Zurich Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 544 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zanirah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t expect the hike from the bus stop to the hotel but luckily we packed in backpacks so we didn’t have to lug anything behind us. Beautiful views! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I knew the closest train was out of service before booking. I loved the hotel and the nearby walks/hikes, but it takes an hour to get to town. They have a replacement bus service (two separate buses) to the next closest station. Those buses only run from 6:20am to midnight. This is rough for some travellers. It is also hard to figure out how to get there at first. Our map took us to the bottom of the mountain at the back side instead of the front, and we had to hike up with our stuff. Avoid the tram - take the nearest train to Schweighof train station then catch the two busses near (EV1 or EV2)z Do not book this place if you have an early morning or late night planned - you will be paying too much money in taxis. Overall the location is beautiful, and we loved our stay. I just can’t stress enough how the location is quite tough for a person who is not familiar with the area and the transit. Avoid Apple & Google maps and rely on the Zurich metro website. We spent a lot of time in the hotel as it was harder to get and stay in town for long periods. If you love to come & go from town and eat out for every meal, avoid staying here. The hotel food is extremely pricy. You need to make grocery runs and take back food as there are no other close options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff. But the cleanliness side needs improvement. We saw 2 cockroaches in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

himakiran

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

8/10 Good

Katherine Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The room itself was very clean cosy - all facilities worked well and we enjoyed access to English TV channels. I slept like a log every night. The views of Zurich were outstanding and beautiful. Our arrival was made tricky by the engineering works on the rail service. This resulted in our maps directing us to walk up the mountain from Albisgütli. Once we’d started, we had to carry on but it is quite a climb!! Not recommended for inexperienced hikers! Day 2, we learned of the bus replacement service which ran perfectly and served us well for the rest of our stay. Breakfast was delicious and the ‘marketstall’ food van served beverages and snacks - excellent nuggets and pretzels!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Imelda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was extremely difficult to travel to this hotel. Had to take 2 buses and then walk 15 minutes up a steep dirt road. Advertisinh was misleading. Not accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The view from this hotel is incredible. Even with the current rail replacement bus to get you there, it is well worth it. The room was spacious and clean, but some of the decor felt a little tired. The service wasn’t the best (we asked twice times for robes and slippers to use the wellness centre despite being assured before arrival that they’d be in our room), and water was only provided for the first night. The breakfast was lovely and we enjoyed that on a terrace with the amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, lovely rooms and fantastic desserts!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, large comfortable room, nice spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the hotel was overall very pleasant. The place is beautiful, and the views of the surrounding area are stunning. Getting to the hotel from Zürich SBB is currently a bit difficult due to ongoing railway construction. You need to take a train from platform 22, and then transfer to two buses: EV1 and EV2 goes smooth. The route goes through 3 Zurich zones – a one-way ticket costs about 9 CHF, but you can also buy a 24-hour ticket for around 18 CHF. We spent the first night in a room with a view of a concrete wall, but the next day we were moved to a beautiful room with a view of the city. The hotel staff were quite friendly and spoke good English. The spa we had booked in advance was well-equipped – bathrobes and slippers were provided. I would definitely go back, but only if I could get a room with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Youri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best sleep I ever had
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Itzchak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All is good except the road to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Access is a nightmare requiring 2 different busses and a 10 minute walk up a steep/stepped gravel drive way. No air con in the rooms was also not expected for a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is awesome. 2 things, the number to call to come get bags from train station didn’t work for us(could be user error). And coffee in the morning isn’t available till 7. Really wished they had any kind of option to make your own in lobby or something for ppl that are up early. The room machines don’t cut it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, facilities, staff and breakfast. If you have time to travel out of the city to stay then highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My only real complaint is that the property is labeled "car free", Yet I was sad to see multiple delivery trucks parked right outside my window and a personal car parked at the steps to rooms there all night too. Even saw a taxi dropping off as I hiked in. Yet I booked this excited about the car free idea, so I took the train up and it's not a long hike in from there. Yet this is a luxury hotel I'd say, and ritzy guest don't like to walk with luggage. I get that. So don't call it car free or say "car free for the lower end guest". LOL The staff was very nice and so was my room. Breakfast buffet a super nice selection. Great views from the area but it rained and so I didn't get to hike or go up the tower. I do recommend this place, especially if wanting a romantic get-away night. TW
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Solid restaurant and very peaceful spa area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, quiet in the evenings. Definitely a walk up hill to the property, but they do come to pick up your luggage at the bottom and transport it up. About a 20 min train ride very convenient for public transportation. I recommend getting the Zurich card you get free entrance to museums and unlimited public transportation. They also will provide adaptor when ask, which definitely came in handing as I completely forgot. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shanin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location. The hotel is ok. We booked 2 days. We arrived on the 31st and left on the 2nd of Jan. New Years eve the hotel has a private party and a private dinner for people who made reservations. At night around 11pm I went outside and took pictures because the view is amazing. As I go back inside, I'm not sure if thats a security guard, I didn't ask. He stopped and interrogated me for entering the hotel saying theres a private party going on and it's for guests only. So I said im a guest of the hotel but i didn't make reservation of the party . He didn't believe me and demanded proof of a guest key and an ID. So i showed my guest key and entered. He still follwed me to the main lobby and and asked the receptionist to check. People were looking at me at that time, like im gate crashing. So i showed the receptionists my rm key and the receptionists asked me to write my name which i complied. The computer verified that i checked in for 2 days. Afterwards, both of them didn't even apologize. Im a traveler. I've been to luxurious hotels and have never been interrogated or harassed like that. I didn't tell my boys because I didn't want to ruin their New year. We were there for the view, and that was the last leg of our vacation. The only thing that makes me feel better are the cats that are always in the lobby early in the morning. Those sweet cats made me feel better during our last day at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024