The hotel is tucked into the historic streets of Zurich's Old Town, just above the Limmat Quai, the delightful Franziskaner Hotel resides in a townhouse whose roots reach back to the 14th century. The house Zum roten Kembel' (Red Camel) has been transformed through the years from a mayor's residence to a 19th century Beer-Hall to its present incarnation as a charming 40 bed hotel. The ground floor Franziskaner Bar & Bistro is a popular and cozy gathering spot for Zurich's writers and artists.