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Reviews of Oldtown Hostel Otter

Oberdorfstrasse 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

#72 of 125 hotels in Zürich

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 630 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room needs to be renovated, there was not enough comfort and space for three

    The hostel is in a perfect old location, friendly stuff, hostel has a kitchen, where you could make coffee or tea and meet interesting people staying at the hostel. On the first floor of the hostel, there's a good wine bar

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is great, beds are comfortable, showers are clean, everything from the arrival to the end went smooth, rooms are warm and comfortable, lights, plug sockets, everything perfectly works.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Probably cleanliness leaves room for improvement.

    Location is perfect. It is close to the main attractions of the city and it is really well connected to public transport.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared common room/facilities could have been a bit bigger, perhaps with a couch and more chairs to facilitate more engagement between different people. All in all though, I had a wonderful time.

    Was an awesome place to meet fellow travellers and enjoy the charming nightlife of Zurich.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    7.0
    Good for a short stay as a solo traveler not wanting to overspend in Zurich!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are pretty small so even though there were just 3 people in my room including myself it was very crammed with all our luggage.

    Super convenient location within Zurich, solid hostel experience

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    Good would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel seemed a bit tired some could of done with a refresh.

    I liked the free breakfast and that it was close to the centre

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not worth the money I think but yeah we’re in Switzerland

    good location., free breakfast , a lot of free food and items that other people left behind.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff all so friendly, great location, free breakfast and complimentary tea + coffee all day. Dorms were roomy and clean, beds comfy, plug sockets next to each bed!! Even had a fridge in the dorm! Would defo stay again

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    A great little hostel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little hob would have been useful in the kitchen

    It was perfect for everything we needed! We were able to leave our bags in the lockers before we’d checked in and after we checked out. The room was a great size for the three of us and the kitchen was set up with the essentials for breakfast and to make a few quick meals on nights we didn’t want to eat out

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I wish building entrance downstairs was well lit. I was kind of really dark. I wish the kitchen has cooking options.

    The front desk folks were excellent. They gave me all the necessary helpful information and maps. Free breakfast was great specially in expensive place like Zurich. The beds were comfortable, Wifi was excellent. Location was very convenient. I loved that they provided lockers with locks and and fridge in the room to store our food. I checked in couple hours earlier than the check in time and they were OK with it. All in all, great place.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    8.0
    It was clean and had decent hostel amenities. The location was unbeatable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean and had decent hostel amenities. The location was unbeatable!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    9.0
    Value for $ near city and attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was near to the city, it’s not at Zurich station but near to all attractions and easily accessible by trams. Staff are friendly and there were free bread, jams, butter and coffee. Clean and well maintained. There were all sizes of lockers at level 2 where you can place your luggage before check in and/or after check out. There were fans in the room to keep the room windy and personal lockers in the room big enough for luggage and personal belonging.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Friendly staff, perfect location, and good bag storage!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price is a little expensive for a hostel, but it seems typical for Switzerland.

    The staff was super friendly and allowed me to leave my bags in a locker before check in as well as the next day after I checked out. They also gave me my room key early and were very helpful! Would stay again! The hostel is also in a great location!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to wait till 3 to check in but check out was at 10 am. i even mentioned that i am ok to pay, but it wasn't possible. Also, there was a person who was always in the common room, either with his laptop or just sitting there. After a time it got annoying that he had an opinion on everything and kept trying to talk even when he could see the other person is busy. i know my room mate also was avoiding the common room because of his constant presence.

    i liked how inspite of being shared toilets, everything was very clean. and also the location was the best.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad was not comfortable

    Price. Location. Friendly staff. Free breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    8.0
    Great location, but very expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's too expensive. As a solo traveller who just wants to have privacy and own bathroom, never in my life I paid so much money for a hostel. It doesn't justify the price.

    The location is excellent - not only because it's in the city center, but also train station is 4 min away, 5 tram lines are also 5 min away.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    excellent value in the heart of Zürich
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The helpfull staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    9.0
    Awesome location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's a lot a noise near the hostel at night. Including the hostel own bar. Can be trick to sleep early.

    Location is awesome. The neighborhood is filled with nice bars and restaurants. Very close to many famous spots in the city. Close to the river. The lockers in the rooms are very big. There's individual sinks on each room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom, toilet was way too small. External people should not be allowed inside hostel.

    Hostel was clean. Rooms were tidy. Beds were upto mark.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Terrific location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There wasn't easy access to a nearby outlet to charge my phone.

    Fabulous location!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    too much noise

    safety

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the windows is discomforting. The cleanliness is questionable, The bed sheets were cleaned when I arrived yet they are VERY OLD!!!!! Literally they look like 20 years old, therefore this was very uncomfortable for me, also the blankets themselves arent cleaned you have to add the sheet on the blanket which is not convenient to figure out especially if you are staying for a night or two, the cleanliness of the room is also questionable i had bugs on my bed, the sink looked very dirty and the soap machine was also very old and not the cleanest. However, if you do not wish to stay more than a sleep in the hostel it is a very good option.

    The location is amazing. Literally in Old Town which is close to the Lake and only 15 minutes walking from Shopping and Main Station that takes you anywhere, easy access to the street and to the most important city views. Each bed had a small lamp and access to a locker which made the stay more safe and comfortable

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    8.0
    Great hostel but not the most sociable one
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common room is a little small and it’s not a very social hostel - as a solo traveller this wasn’t great -I would definitely say that the average age of guests is over 30

    rooms are very spacious and bright, the location is brillant and the staff are friendly. They were extremely kind and let me check in super early aswell! The lockers to keep your stuff in before/after checkout are huge and super useful! access to Tea and coffee all day!!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    7.0
    Short stay & met some awesome people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I shared a room with 2 couples, but they weren't as social on my first night there. The charging plug is located inside the lockers in the room, and my charger just about reached my bed. You have to make your own bed with the bed sheets provided, and my towel was dirty with red stains on them. The communal toilet on the 5th floor was loose with a screw off, so the toilet lifted off the floor to the left as I sat on it. The street outside is quite noisy at night time.

    The location is convenient as there are many bars and shops in proximity. Also, the lake is nearby, which is very scenic, including the Swiss Museum and the Kunstaus Gallery being 10-15 minutes walk away. I met some great people in the common area on my second night there, which made the social aspect of travelling even better.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    8.0
    Great location, helpful staff, nice place to sightsee from.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds were not comfortable and the main room was not super clean.

    Location was perfect and the view was pretty and the staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

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