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 Hotel St. Josef

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Hirschengraben 64/68, 1. Zurich Old Town - City Center, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1551 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
1,551 reviews

really friendly and helpful staff, great location in the center of Zurich

Dominik Germany

restaurant staff and manager/owner were super kind and lovely. it was during heat wave and they provide a small fan/air conditioner which helped a lot. front desk always super accommodating and always happy to provide you ideas where to visit. we even got free tickets to enter the museum on a rainy day which was such an excellent place. thank you St Josef.

Gaewgarn Thailand

very quaint and cute hotel w helpful staff, great location

Amanda United States of America

Great value for good location near center of town, train station and restaurants. It is not a fancy hotel, but the breakfast was really good.

Florencia United States of America

Great location. All the staff were very nice. The price was good and breakfast was very good.

Roger United States of America

The place was clean, breakfast was excellent and the staff were very accommodating. It was a walking distance to the old town where there were shops and restaurants. Just a short ride by taxi to the train station. We paid CHF 15 for the fare.

Suzette United States of America

I couldn't be more happy about how my very late arrival was handled!! Very friendly and motivated staff.

Peter Belgium

The listing said no air conditioning, but when I arrived, there was!!! A wonderful surprise as it was almost 100 degrees outside! I couldn’t have been more happy. And the location is perfect! Great breakfast.

Ditmire United States of America

Great location, spacious room, wonderful breakfast.

Roger United States of America

The location. The reception staff - Susaen and Walter

Ajith India
8.5
Very Good
1,551 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “really friendly and helpful staff, great location in the center of Zurich”
    Dominik Dominik Germany Germany
  • “restaurant staff and manager/owner were super kind and lovely. it was during heat wave and they provide a small fan/air conditioner which helped a lot.”
    Gaewgarn Gaewgarn Thailand Thailand
  • “very quaint and cute hotel w helpful staff, great location”
    Amanda Amanda United States of America United States of America
  • “Great value for good location near center of town, train station and restaurants. It is not a fancy hotel, but the breakfast was really good.”
    Florencia Florencia United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. All the staff were very nice. The price was good and breakfast was very good.”
    Roger Roger United States of America United States of America
  • “The place was clean, breakfast was excellent and the staff were very accommodating. It was a walking distance to the old town where there were shops and restaurants.”
    Suzette Suzette United States of America United States of America
  • “I couldn't be more happy about how my very late arrival was handled!! Very friendly and motivated staff.”
    Peter Peter Belgium Belgium
  • “The listing said no air conditioning, but when I arrived, there was!!! A wonderful surprise as it was almost 100 degrees outside! I couldn’t have been more happy. And the location is perfect!”
    Ditmire Ditmire United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, spacious room, wonderful breakfast.”
    Roger Roger United States of America United States of America
  • “The location. The reception staff - Susaen and Walter”
    Ajith Ajith India India

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.9

Stay in the heart of Zurich – Excellent location – show map

This 3-star hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Zurich Main Train Station. It features a restaurant and free in-room Wi-Fi. The Bahnhofstrasse shopping street is just a short walk away.

All rooms at Hotel St. Josef have a TV, a refrigerator, and a tea/coffee maker.

The restaurant features a summer terrace and serves Swiss and international cuisine.

Zurich’s Old Town and the lakeshore can be reached in a 5 to 10-minute walk from the St. Josef Hotel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Zurich, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Hotel St. Josef has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 5, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Zurich, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 1,551 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.9

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dominik
    GermanyGermany
    “really friendly and helpful staff, great location in the center of Zurich”
  • Gaewgarn
    ThailandThailand
    “restaurant staff and manager/owner were super kind and lovely. it was during heat wave and they provide a small fan/air conditioner which helped a lot. front desk always super accommodating and always happy to provide you ideas where to visit. we...”
  • Amanda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “very quaint and cute hotel w helpful staff, great location”
  • Florencia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great value for good location near center of town, train station and restaurants. It is not a fancy hotel, but the breakfast was really good.”
  • Roger
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. All the staff were very nice. The price was good and breakfast was very good.”
  • Suzette
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The place was clean, breakfast was excellent and the staff were very accommodating. It was a walking distance to the old town where there were shops and restaurants. Just a short ride by taxi to the train station. We paid CHF 15 for the fare.”
  • Peter
    BelgiumBelgium
    “I couldn't be more happy about how my very late arrival was handled!! Very friendly and motivated staff.”
  • Ditmire
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The listing said no air conditioning, but when I arrived, there was!!! A wonderful surprise as it was almost 100 degrees outside! I couldn’t have been more happy. And the location is perfect! Great breakfast.”
  • Roger
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, spacious room, wonderful breakfast.”
  • Ajith
    IndiaIndia
    “The location. The reception staff - Susaen and Walter”
Property questions and answers
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  • do you offer airport shuttle at no charge?
    We are sorry. We don`t offer a free airport shuttle but we are happy to help you to book a shuttle or explain how to get to the hotel by tram or train very easily
    Answered on January 13, 2020
  • Is there any luggage room for keeping the luggages before check-in due to we will arrive the hotel before check-in time? Is it free?
    Hello! Thank you for your inquiry. We always to our best that also early check in is possible. If should be no room available yet on the time of your check-in, you can always leave the luggage free of charge. Kind regards Hotel St. Josef Team
    Answered on June 26, 2022
  • Do you have rooms with 2 beds?
    YES Kind regards
    Answered on February 2, 2021
  • Your the junior suite it is showing for 3 people. Is the sofa bed big enough for 2 people, so can 4 sleep in a junior suite?
    Dear guests The sofa bed in our Junior Suites is queen size. It can accommodate 1 or 2 people. Up to 4 guests can sleep in a Junior Suite.
    Answered on February 11, 2020
  • If booked in over Christmas will your restaurant be open for evening meals?
    Hello Thank you for your message. Our restaurant ist closed during X-mas holidays. There are some restaurants nearby which will be open. Kind regards Y.Scharl Manager
    Answered on September 25, 2021

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

The old town's brightly painted houses surround Lake Zurich and the crystal-clear Limmat River. There are enough quirky shops and restaurants here for endless exploration.

What's nearby
  • Zentralbibliothek Zürich
    0.1 miles
  • ETH Zurich
    0.1 miles
  • University Hospital Zurich
    0.2 miles
  • University of Zurich
    0.2 miles
  • Urania Observatory
    0.3 miles
  • Lindenhof
    0.3 miles
  • Rathaus Zurich
    0.3 miles
  • Zurich Christmas Market
    0.3 miles
  • Swiss National Museum
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Altstadt Niederdorf
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Grossmünster
    0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich
    0.4 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    0.4 miles
  • Fraumünster
    0.4 miles
  • Paradeplatz
    0.5 miles
  • Bellevueplatz
    0.6 miles
  • Zurich Opera House
    0.7 miles
  • Museum Rietberg
    1.3 miles
  • Zoo Zurich
    1.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Zürichsee
    1.2 miles
  • Mountain Uetliberg
    3.1 miles
  • River Limmat
    0.2 miles
Public transit
  • Train Zurich Central Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Zurich Airport
    5.4 miles
  • St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
    47.8 miles
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport
    49.9 miles
How to get to Hotel St. Josef from Zurich Airport
    Taxi
    Public shuttle
    Parking available
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1 Restaurant On Site

    TimeOut

    Food: German, Local, International

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel St. Josef

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 15 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hotel St. Josef takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

4:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card EC-Card JCB Diners Club American Express Hotel St. Josef accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the restaurant is closed on weekends.

FAQs about Hotel St. Josef

  • Room options at Hotel St. Josef include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Single

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel St. Josef by:

    • Train 15min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 25min
    • Taxi 25min

  • The prices at Hotel St. Josef may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hotel St. Josef can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Hotel St. Josef offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Full-body massage

  • Hotel St. Josef is 3,100 feet from the center of Zurich.

  • Check-in at Hotel St. Josef is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Hotel St. Josef has 1 restaurant:

    • TimeOut