The Home Hotel Zürich, Switzerland
A Former Paper Mill Reimagined Through the Playful Spirit of Dada
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A beautifully restored nineteenth-century paper mill transformed into one of Zürich’s most original lifestyle hotels.
● Interiors inspired by the city’s Dada movement combine bold colours, graphic patterns, and sculptural design with industrial heritage.
● A lively social atmosphere, creative dining, and flexible rooms make it equally appealing to locals, long-stay guests, and city explorers.
An Industrial Landmark Reborn
The Home Hotel Zürich occupies a former paper factory built in 1836 on the banks of the River Sihl. Its historic brick façade and towering chimney remain unmistakable reminders of the building’s industrial past, while the interiors embrace an entirely different identity. Once a gathering place for artists and creatives, the former mill has been transformed into a contemporary hotel that celebrates Zürich’s reputation as the birthplace of Dada. The architecture tells its story. The interiors continue it.
Design with a Sense of Play
Swedish design studio Stylt Trampoli approached the project with imagination rather than nostalgia. Original concrete columns remain proudly visible, now softened by integrated greenery and carefully orchestrated lighting. Walnut panelling, bold ceramic tiles, graphic wallpapers, glass bricks, sculptural furniture, and rich copper velvet create layered interiors inspired by the collage techniques and visual experimentation of the Dada movement. Nothing feels predictable. Everything feels intentional.
Rooms That Break the Rules
The hotel’s 132 guestrooms, including suites and apartment-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, continue the playful design narrative. Warm earthy colours provide a calm foundation for vibrant accents, bespoke furniture, and unexpected details. Historic window niches, natural materials, and carefully balanced proportions ensure the interiors remain comfortable despite their creative spirit. Character comes first. Comfort follows naturally.
Where Zürich Comes Together
The social heart of the hotel is unmistakably local. Restaurant LouLou reinvents French bistro classics with contemporary influences and seasonal ingredients, while the adjacent Home Bar & Lounge attracts an energetic mix of guests and Zürich residents for cocktails, DJs, and late-night conversations. Co-working spaces during the day effortlessly transition into social gathering places after dark. The building never feels static. It is always alive.
Creative Energy Beyond the Centre
Located in the evolving Wollishofen district, The Home Hotel offers a different perspective on Zürich. The River Sihl, nearby parks, excellent public transport, and a growing creative scene place guests within easy reach of the city centre while remaining connected to one of Zürich’s emerging neighbourhoods. Sustainability is woven into the experience through locally sourced products, plastic-free initiatives, extensive recycling, and complimentary e-bikes. Industrial heritage. Looking firmly forward.
Why It Works
The Home Hotel Zürich succeeds because it refuses to treat industrial architecture as a museum piece. Instead, it embraces the creative disruption that once defined both the building and Zürich’s Dada movement, transforming a former factory into a vibrant hotel where history, design, culture, and everyday life collide with remarkable confidence.
