An Eclectic Design Hotel Inspired by Zürich's Most Colourful Neighbourhood

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Why DNA Hotels loves it

Werner Aisslinger's bold interiors capture the creative energy and multicultural character of Langstrasse with colour, art, and playful design.

A lively mix of local culture, contemporary art, music, and social spaces makes the hotel feel like an extension of the neighbourhood itself.

NENI restaurant, Cinchona Bar, and an ever-changing creative programme attract Zürich locals as much as international travellers.

The Stay

25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse, Switzerland

A Hotel Shaped by Its Neighbourhood

25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse could only exist here. Located where Zürich’s polished business district meets the city’s most eclectic quarter, the hotel embraces the contrasts that define Langstrasse. Once known primarily for its nightlife and red-light district, the neighbourhood has evolved into one of Zürich’s most creative and multicultural areas, and the hotel reflects that transformation with confidence. It doesn’t hide the area’s character. It celebrates it.

An Interior Full of Personality

Designer Werner Aisslinger approaches the hotel like an urban collage. Industrial materials, colourful furniture, vintage finds, Belle Époque references, contemporary artworks, and playful details combine to create interiors that feel layered rather than curated. Large photographic murals, bold graphics, and unexpected objects give every public space its own identity without ever feeling chaotic. The design feels spontaneous. Yet remarkably coherent.

Rooms with Creative Energy

The hotel’s 170 guestrooms continue the playful narrative. Bright accents, tactile materials, bespoke furniture, Bluetooth speakers, Freitag bags, generous workspaces, and carefully integrated technology create rooms designed for modern urban travellers. Larger rooms introduce freestanding bathtubs, while selected suites feature turntables and curated vinyl collections that reinforce the hotel’s connection to music and creativity. Every room feels individual. Without losing its identity.

Always Something Happening

Life revolves around the hotel’s vibrant communal spaces. NENI brings its signature Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired sharing plates to Zürich, while Cinchona Bar shifts effortlessly from daytime café to lively evening cocktail destination. Rotating artist residencies, exhibitions, co-working spaces, free bicycles, and even a sauna overlooking the railway tracks ensure there’s always another corner to discover. The hotel never stands still. Much like Langstrasse itself.

A Different Side of Zürich

Its location offers an alternative perspective on the Swiss city. One direction leads towards Europaallee and Zürich’s financial centre, the other into a neighbourhood filled with independent cafés, bars, galleries, record shops, and international restaurants. Guests can experience both sides of the city within minutes, making the hotel an ideal base for discovering Zürich beyond its postcard image. The contrast defines the experience. As much as the hotel itself.

Why It Works

25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse succeeds because it mirrors the neighbourhood that surrounds it. Rather than creating a polished escape from the city, it embraces Zürich’s diversity, creativity, and changing identity through expressive design, lively social spaces, and a genuine sense of place. It is urban hospitality at its most playful—confident, curious, and impossible to mistake for anywhere else.

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At a glance

Vibe: Social Art & Culture Eco & Sustainability Wheelchair accessible Pets allowed

Opened / Renovated

2017

Size matters

170 rooms & suites (18-44m2) (194-474 sq ft)

Interior design

Studio Aisslinger

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