🇨🇭 Chur, Switzerland
Mercure
📍 32, Comercialstrasse, Chur, 7000
Your stay — Mercure
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid currency exchange desks at the train station or airport which charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards accepted almost everywhere — Visa, Mastercard, contactless, and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) work in all shops, restaurants, and public transport.
Tipping not required — service is included. Round up the bill for good service (e.g. CHF 37 → CHF 40). Taxi drivers don't expect tips; hotel porters get CHF 2–5.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee at a bakery or café typically costs CHF 4–5.
Take-away pizza slice or sandwich from a bakery/deli costs about CHF 10–12.
Main course at a simple restaurant or pizzeria around CHF 20–25.
No dedicated street-food area in Chur; try bakeries and supermarket takeaway counters for affordable eats near the Old Town.
Migros and Coop are the main budget supermarkets here, both with good own-brand options.
High-street shopping along Bahnhofstrasse and the old town; chains like H&M, C&A, and Manor for affordable basics.
Day pass for Chur city buses costs about CHF 7. From Zurich Airport, the cheapest way is the direct train (about CHF 20 with a Half-Fare card or discount ticket).
1) Buy a Swiss Half-Fare Card if travelling more than a few days — it halves all train tickets. 2) Shop at Migros or Coop for self-service meals (salad bar, hot food counter) instead of sit-down restaurants. 3) Use reusable water bottles — tap water in Chur is excellent and free.
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Emergency Contacts
ChurChur, like the rest of Switzerland, uses European emergency numbers. 112 also works across all emergencies from any phone. For non-urgent medical help, dial 1811 or visit the Cantonal Hospital at Losstrasse 170.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chur, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mercure
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Chur Railway Station → Poststrasse stop (near hotel)
💡 Validate ticket on board; walk from Poststrasse to hotel on Pfisterstrasse takes 2 minutes.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Hotel Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Rebleuten
💡 Book an hour ahead for better rates; confirm price before ride to avoid surge pricing.
Chur Railway Station → Anywhere in Graubünden
💡 Buy a day pass for €20 if sightseeing; the narrow-gauge trains offer better views than mainline ones.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Chur Railway Station
💡 Get a supersaver ticket via SBB app; avoid peak 07:00-09:00 for emptier carriages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Mercure?
Check-in at Mercure is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Mercure?
Take-away pizza slice or sandwich from a bakery/deli costs about CHF 10–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mercure?
Day pass for Chur city buses costs about CHF 7. From Zurich Airport, the cheapest way is the direct train (about CHF 20 with a Half-Fare card or discount ticket).
Top Attractions in Chur
💡 Look above ground-floor shop awnings – the best pieces are at first-floor level, and some are hidden in the arcades behind the street.
💡 Sit in the crypt for a minute – the stone absorbs sound completely. It's the oldest part and still has original 9th-century columns.
💡 Go early morning to see the bakeries deliver fresh bread to hotels – the cobbles are empty and the light hits the Rathaus facade well.
💡 Pack a picnic and buy cheese from the farm shop by the middle station – the Bergrestaurant is pricey for drinks.
💡 Cheat the cost by visiting on a Saturday morning – the free day includes the special exhibition too. The models of medieval Chur are the highlight.