ibis budget Zurich Airport
ibis budget Zurich Airport is the cheapest hotel bed near the terminal: 238 rooms at Flughofstrasse 45 in Glattbrugg, directly opposite the Glattbrugg, Unterriet tram stop, two stops and three minutes from the terminal on trams 10 and 12, with a 24-hour reception, a breakfast buffet from 5:00 am, air-conditioned soundproofed rooms, a guest laundry and a 65-space indoor car park at CHF 20 a day. It is the standard ibis budget formula, a shower pod and a good bed, with the Glattalbahn tram doing the shuttle’s job.
Rooms
The 238 non-smoking rooms are Double, Twin and Triple Rooms, the last with a bunk over the double bed, all with the Sweet Bed by ibis budget, air conditioning, soundproofed windows that open, blackout facilities, a desk and lamp, a TV and free Wi-Fi. The shower is in the room and the toilet separate.
Standard room amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- Blackout facilities
- Desk and lamp
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV
Breakfast and dining
A continental buffet breakfast is served from 5:00 am to 10:00 am on weekdays and 5:00 am to 11:00 am at weekends, bookable with the room or paid on the day. There is no restaurant; a vending machine covers drinks and snacks, and Glattbrugg’s bakeries and the restaurants of The Circle are a tram ride away.
Facilities and services
Reception is open 24 hours, with a safety deposit box for valuables. A coin-operated washer and dryer are available to guests, which is rare at this price and useful at the end of a Swiss trip. Free Wi-Fi covers the building.
Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out by 12:00 pm. The indoor car park has 65 spaces at CHF 20 per 24 hours.
Location and transport
The hotel is opposite the Glattbrugg, Unterriet stop of trams 10 and 12, two stops and three minutes from the terminal; on foot the terminal is 20 minutes and by taxi three. Tram 10 continues to Zürich Hauptbahnhof in about 35 minutes, and the Kloten Balsberg railway station is a 10-minute walk; our getting into Zurich guide has fares and the airport railway alternative.
The CHF 20 car park makes this the cheapest park, sleep and fly base at Zurich Airport.
Nearby alternatives
The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich is the nearest full hotel with a restaurant and a free shuttle in; the Alpine Garden Capsule Hotel is the other sub-CHF 100 option, inside the airport. For a room you can walk to from the terminal, the Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle is the next price band up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from the terminal to the ibis budget?
Tram 10 or 12 from the stop in front of The Circle, two stops to Glattbrugg, Unterriet, about three minutes; the hotel is across the road from the stop. A ticket within the airport zone costs a few francs, the walk is 20 minutes and a taxi about CHF 15. There is no hotel shuttle.
Is breakfast included?
The continental buffet is an optional extra on most rates, served from 5:00 am to 10:00 am on weekdays and to 11:00 am at weekends, early enough for the first departures.
Are the rooms quiet?
The rooms have soundproofed windows and blackout facilities, air conditioning and windows that open; the hotel is beside the tram line rather than under the flight path.
Can I park?
An indoor car park with 65 spaces costs CHF 20 for 24 hours, the cheapest hotel parking near the airport, and the tram takes you to the terminal.
Information last verified: October 2, 2026