Best Bars near Mars (Planetenweg)

FIVE Zurich Hotel is a large, design-led 5-star property on the Uetliberg side of the city, combining rooms and suites with restaurants, bars, a spa, pools and nightlife. It feels more like an urban resort than a conventional business hotel: polished, social and built for long stays, dinner plans and late evenings. The elevated setting gives it broad city views and a clear sense of separation from central Zurich.

A contemporary budget-to-midscale hotel in southern Zürich, MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity is built for efficient city stays rather than lingering. Set in the newer Greencity district near the Sihl valley edge, it combines easy rail access with a quieter, more residential feel than central Zürich. Expect a modern lobby, breakfast, lounge space, guest kitchen and a casual, short-stay rhythm.

A 4-star design hotel in Sihlcity, The Home Hotel Zürich pairs Dada-inspired interiors with a converted paper-mill shell, plus restaurant, bar, gym and spa. It is more urban base than sightseeing stop: practical for tram access, business stays, and evenings built around dinner, drinks, and a compact wellness break.

Zurich Youth Hostel is a modern city hostel in Wollishofen, south of the centre, with easy access to Lake Zurich, transit links, and a social but low-key atmosphere. It works best as a base for overnight stays, group trips, seminars, and budget-conscious city breaks rather than as a standalone attraction. Expect a clean, functional property with a restaurant, bar, terrace, and 24-hour reception.

Set in a former brewery in Zürich’s Enge district, B2 Hotel Zürich blends industrial brickwork, a dramatic library lounge and direct spa access. It is less a sightseeing stop than a design-led urban retreat, drawing guests for slow breakfasts, wine, reading, meetings and wellness. The mood is quiet, polished and contemporary, with heritage details giving the place its character.

Lalere Café & Bar is a compact neighbourhood café-bar on Zurlindenstrasse in Zürich’s Wiedikon district, valued for good coffee, fair prices and an easygoing social mood. By day it works as a straightforward coffee stop; on Thursday and Friday it stretches into the evening as a low-key bar. Expect an indoor, street-level venue rather than a sightseeing stop, with a practical, local feel.

Poli Bar is a compact neighbourhood bar in Zürich's Wiedikon district, set on a practical city street rather than a nightlife strip. It draws people for beer, cocktails, music and an easygoing room where the pace stays unhurried. Expect a casual, local crowd, bar-counter service and a visit that usually runs from one drink to a relaxed evening.

A straightforward Irish pub in south Zurich, O'Callaghan's Shamrock pairs pints, pub food and live sport with a large beer garden and a regular quiz-night crowd. Set by Wollishoferplatz at the end of Tram 7, it draws locals, expats and visitors looking for an easygoing evening rather than a formal meal. Expect multiple TVs, a casual pace and a sociable, after-work atmosphere.

Mikkeller Zurich is a compact craft-beer bar in Wiedikon, set on Zweierstrasse in a mixed residential district south of the city centre. The draw is the rotating tap list, not a full dining room or nightlife spectacle. Expect a relaxed, contemporary room, some outdoor seating, and a crowd that comes to talk beer, linger over a pint, and move on at an easy pace.

Nestled in the heart of Zürich, 169 West is a delightful wine bar that doubles as a coffee shop and wine store, offering a perfect blend of cozy ambiance and exquisite selections for tourists to enjoy.