Last updated: March 2024
Recommended hotels for Kosher Observant in Zurich
There are no completely kosher hotels in Zurich, but the following hotels are suitable for observant guests. Hotels near a synagogue, some of them serve a kosher breakfast and most of them have the option of a regular key on Shabbat
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
Great hotel for kosher Observant, located in a beautiful garden in the center of Zurich, and very close to kosher shops and restaurants. Extremely kind and helpful staff. Spacious and modern rooms that include a balcony and wireless internet, a mini bar and a Nespresso coffee machine.
For Sabbath Observant:
The hotel staff is aware of the needs of observant guests and helps with what is required.
By prior arrangement, they escort the guests to the room and open the door for them on Shabbat. located a 5-minute walk from the Zurich Chabad House.
Hotel Neufeld
An inexpensive hotel (relative to Zurich) in an excellent location, on a public transportation route. A 10-minute walk from the Agudat Ahim Synagogue – 20 minutes from the Chabad House.
Suitable for Shabbat Observers: aware of the needs of observant guests and help with what is required.
Residence Mutschellen
Vacation apartments in an excellent location for kosher keepers: a quarter of an hour’s walk from the Zurich Chabad House and a few minutes from the Kosher store.
The apartments are air-conditioned and include a kitchenette equipped with an electric kettle, fridge, stove and more.For Sabbath Observant: walking distance from the Chabad house and the kosher shops.
B2 Hotel Zürich
Boutique and quality spa hotel (4 stars) in excellent location, a few minutes’ walk from kosher restaurants and shops, and ten minutes from the Chabad house.
Designed for those who want to pamper themselves – the hotel has an infinity pool on the roof overlooking the city of Zurich, a luxurious spa with a jacuzzi and thermal springs, a gym and more.
The rooms are spacious and designed in a bright and modern style, with a coffee machine, minibar and other treats.
Motel One Zürich
A good and inexpensive hotel in an excellent location in the center of Zurich. Excellent for the observant: a few minutes’ walk from the synagogues, fifteen minutes from the Chabad house and very close to the kosher shops and restaurants in Zurich.
The rooms are relatively small and basic, but air-conditioned and pleasant.
Hotel Saint Georges
Simple hotel in an excellent location, only 300 meters from the Zurich-Vidicon train station and near synagogues and kosher shops. A 4-minute walk from the hotel is the Kosher bakery, where you can also get sandwiches, pizza, etc. Relatively small rooms, suitable for those who do not plan to stay in the room for a long time but mainly to travel.
Not suitable for Sabbath Observant – sensors and digital cards.
Tip: In this hotel, it is mandatory to choose in advance during the reservation process a room with a bath and attached toilet, because there are rooms where the toilet is shared by the entire floor.
HITrental Chapel Bridge Apartments
Excellent holiday apartments in the old town of Lucerne. are less than ten minutes away from the Lucerne Chabad House and the Lucerne Synagogue.
The apartments are spacious and beautiful, facing the view of the river. They include a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle. There is also a washing machine.
For Sabbath Observant: Regular mechanical key, without sensors.
Boutique Hotel Schlüssel seit 1545
A great hotel 5 minutes’ walk from the Chabad House, and 4 minutes from the Lucerne Synagogue.
The rooms have heating and a fan. There is a parking lot next to the hotel (for a fee)
Hotel Drei Könige
A very good 3-star hotel in the center of Zurich. Very close to the synagogue of the Jewish community in Lucerne (2 minutes walk) and less than ten minutes walk from Chabad Lucerne.
The rooms include a fan, and some also have air conditioning (those on the sixth floor)For Shabbat Observant: a short walk from the synagogue. Regular mechanical key.
Recommended hotels for Kosher Observant in Davos
The city of Davos, considered the highest in Europe, is an incredibly well-kept and luxurious city. The facades of the houses are invested as well as the beautiful gardens around them. The streets sparkling with cleanliness are decorated with cute corners.
In Davos there is Jewish activity almost all year round. Prayer lists during the winter season (skiing) in the spring and summer. In the Etania building, the Jewish building up the mountain, there are minyans most days of the year, and at different times of the year you can buy kosher bread and dairy products there. In the summer season you can get strictly kosher products at the supermarket in Davos.
Serviced Apartments by Solaria
An excellent apartment hotel in the center of Davos, right next to the Athenaeum building. Within walking distance of a supermarket and a prayer hall.
A variety of beautiful apartments with a beautiful view, suitable for up to 6 people. include a fully equipped kitchen. With a fridge, stove, oven and even a coffee machine. Washer and dryer.
Guests receive the Davos Premium Card for free, which provides many discounts and benefits.
For Shabbat Observant:You can get Shabbat hotplate (for a fee)
Private Holiday Homes by Solaria
A modern and wonderful apartment hotel in the center of Davos, a 2-minute walk from the Athenaeum building. Suitable for families: apartments of various sizes – up to 7 people. The houses include a modern and fully equipped kitchen and a furnished garden terrace. There is a laundry room with washing machines and dryers (for a fee).
Apartment Bünda
Simple and comfortable holiday apartments with a great view in Davos. Excellent location close to the train station, bus station and supermarket.
The Davos Klosters Premium card is included in the booking. The card offers discounts and benefits in the entire region.
Suitable for Shabbat Observant: Shabbat key, possibility to get Shabbat hotplate and samovar.
Face Aparthotel
Apartment hotel in the center of Davos, next to the Derby Hotel (kosher during the summer). Offers pleasant apartments in a variety of sizes – up to 6 people per apartment. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals and a washing machine.
A guest card is provided for free use of public transport in the Davos area.
For Shabbat Observant: Aware of the needs of Shabbat observant guests (regarding leaving a light on in the hallway) and provide a Shabbat hoteplate.
Hotel Edelweiss
A stunning hotel with a modern design with an unparalleled view. The hotel is in the heart of Davos, close to a supermarket with kosher department and Minyan.
Guests are provided with the Davos card for free use of the ski slopes and public transportation.
For Shabbat Observant: the room doors with a regular mechanical key, and the rooms and apartments without sensors. But please note that there are sensors in the hallway (can be solved in different ways, such as placing a flashlight outside the room, etc.)
AMERON Davos
A great 4-star hotel in the center of Davos, very close to a supermarket with kosher products and prayer rations.
The hotel includes a swimming pool and a health and spa center.
The rooms are large and spacious, luxurious and include a balcony. Coffee/tea making kit. The premium rooms also include a minibar.
arthausHOTEL
A great 3-star hotel in Davos.
Hotel Parsenn
A great 3-star hotel in Davos.3 star hotel in the center of Davos. Also includes rooms and suites for families.
Tip: Hotel prices in Davos may increase significantly during the holiday season (December 25 – January 21), sometimes up to 3 times the normal price of accommodation!
If it is not necessary, it is recommended to plan the vacation not on these dates.
Hotel Concordia
A very good 3-star hotel in the center of Davos. Clean and polished, courteous service.
Golf Apartments – Schmid
An incredibly cheap and comfortable apartment hotel, less than a ten minute walk from the kosher hotel and close to bus stops. Clean and pleasant apartments, with a well-equipped and comfortable kitchen for cooking and most importantly – an amazing view! Especially recommended for families, with a beautiful living room for Shabbat meals.
Apartment Haus Altein Apartment Nm. 4
An excellent apartment hotel in the center of Davos.
Kosher hotels in St. Moritz
St. Moritz is a well-known and prestigious resort town in the Swiss Alps, sitting near the lake of the same name. The town is considered one of the most famous ski resorts in the world.
In the month of August, you can get kosher bread at the local bakery, which also has a corner of strictly kosher dairy products.
Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains
From February 25 to March 5 (the week in which Purim falls), and during the “between times” period in the month of Av (7/22 – 8/12) the hotel has an organized Jewish group with a kosher kitchen, a synagogue, etc.
Recommended hotels for Kosher Observant in St. Moritz
Boutique Hotel Cervus
Family boutique hotel in St. Moritz, 10 minutes’ walk from the Kempinski Hotel. which includes an indoor swimming pool and saunas.
The rooms in the hotel are spacious and equipped with a minibar and an electric kettle.
Tip: If you stay two nights or more at the hotel, you get a free ticket for all the cable cars and buses in the area, which is very worthwhile.
For Shabbat Observant: The hotel staff is aware of the needs of Shabbat keepers, and will usually provide solutions such as a regular key or agree to leave the lights in the hallway on if possible.
Kosher hotel in Crans-Montana
Hotel Mirabeau
Kosher hotel located in central Montana, family friendly (connecting rooms). In the winter season and in the months of July-August there is a Jewish group that provides strictly kosher meals (by reservation), synagogue prayers and more.
Update for summer 2023: this year the Mirabeau Hotel is not kosher. (But there will still be prayer services during the summer period in Crans-Montana at the “Beit Yosef” synagogue)
Apartments in Saas-Fee
Apartments Auriga
Excellent holiday apartments in Sas-Pe, about a quarter of an hour’s walk from the temporary synagogue.
The apartments are beautiful and large, with a modern design, and include a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals (and a coffee machine), a washing machine and a dryer.
Tip: During the summer season, guests receive the saastal card which includes free use of public transportation and some of the cable cars in the Saas Valley free of charge
Hirsch
Excellent holiday apartments in Sas-Pe.
The apartments include an attached balcony overlooking the view, and a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, oven, stove, kettle and more.
Haus Camillo
Beautiful holiday apartments in a prime location in Sas-Pe, suitable for up to 6 people.
The apartments include a kitchen equipped with everything you need to prepare meals, a washing machine and a balcony.
Tip: includes the Saastal card which provides discounts, benefits and free travel in the Saas Valley region.
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