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Oldtown Hostel Otter

Hire with Bar/Lounge

2 stars

Oberdorfstrasse 7, 8001 Zurich, Zurich

+41 44 251 22 07
8.1
Very Good

based on 2,571 reviews

£91
Rate

per night

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About Oldtown Hostel Otter, Zurich

Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.4
Services
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.9
The Oldtown Hostel Otter and its old-established Wüste Bar is a stylish place for the young-at-heart in Zürich's Old Town, about 300 metres from the Zürich-Stadelhofen train station and the lake. The hostel offers beds in dormitory rooms, as well as individually furbished private rooms with access to a shared lounge with a kitchenette and luggage storage. Surrounded by a wide choice of restaurants, bars, boutiques and international galleries, the Otter Hostel is also a very convenient place to stay. Wireless internet hotspots are available in the entire Oldtown Hostel Otter free of charge. The Kunsthaus art museum and the opera are a 5-minute walk away and the famous Café Odeon is just around the corner. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 9 km from Oldtown Hostel Otter.

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Rooms

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Hostel Amenities & Facilities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • No smoking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins
  • Adapter

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Landmark view
  • Family rooms
  • Lockers
  • Seating area
  • City view
  • Sofa
  • Storage available

Dining

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Microwave

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Cleaning products
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Lift

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • Key card access

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews

8.1
Very GoodBased on 2,571 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Free instant coffee and tea! (in 23 reviews)
  • Good breakfast n great location (in 120 reviews)
  • "Great location, super friendly staff." (in 211 reviews)
Cons -
  • The room was not clean (in 24 reviews)
  • Bunk bed has a noise every moves. (in 8 reviews)
  • The shower room aren't well ventilated. (in 67 reviews)


Oldtown Hostel Otter room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does Oldtown Hostel Otter compare to other 2-star hotels in Zurich?

    Oldtown Hostel Otter is typically below the average price of 2 star hotels in Zurich. On average, you can expect to pay £199 per night in Zurich. Oldtown Hostel Otter typically costs £56 per night, which is £143 cheaper than the Zurich average.

  • How far is Oldtown Hostel Otter from Zurich?

    There are 6.2 mi between Zurich and Oldtown Hostel Otter. The drive to and from the airport should be about 18min, depending on traffic. Take into account high traffic times, especially near more metropolitan areas.

  • What is the best way to get to Oldtown Hostel Otter from Zurich?

    A very popular option for travellers staying at Oldtown Hostel Otter would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from Zurich directly to the hotel.

  • Does Oldtown Hostel Otter have a pool?

    Unfortunately, our data does not specify if there is a pool at Oldtown Hostel Otter. We would recommend calling the hotel’s front desk to confirm. The phone number for Oldtown Hostel Otter is +41 44 251 22 07.

  • How close is Oldtown Hostel Otter to Zurich city centre?

    Oldtown Hostel Otter is 0.3 mi away from the city centre of Zurich, where you can find interesting sights such as Lindenhof.

  • What is the phone number for Oldtown Hostel Otter?

    For questions regarding the hotel or your stay at Oldtown Hostel Otter, call +41 44 251 22 07.

  • Does Oldtown Hostel Otter have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Oldtown Hostel Otter has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for Oldtown Hostel Otter?

    You can plan to arrive after 15:00 for checking in. Check-out time is 10:00. We advise notifying the front desk of any requests as early as possible.

  • What is the distance from Oldtown Hostel Otter, Zurich to St. Peterskirche?

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Oldtown Hostel Otter location: Oberdorfstrasse 7, 8001 Zurich, Zurich

Top landmarks

Grossmünster0.1 mi
Kunsthaus Zürich0.2 mi
Fraumünster0.2 mi
St. Peterskirche0.3 mi
Bahnhofstrasse0.4 mi
Lindenhof0.4 mi

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