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About
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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Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
- Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Adapter
- Body soap
- Trash cans
Health and safety
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Physical distancing rules
- First-aid kit
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Safe
- Guests can opt-out of accommodation cleaning
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
General
- River view
- Family rooms
- Fireplace
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Landmark view
- Lockers
- City view
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Accessibility and suitability
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- No smoking
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bedroom
- Reading light
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Media and entertainment
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Outdoor
- Balcony
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
Things to do
- Board games/puzzles
Services and conveniences
- Key card access
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Traveler Reviews
Pros +
- "Great location, super friendly staff." (in 206 reviews)
- Breakfast was varied and delicious. (in 118 reviews)
- Friendly staff and co travellers (in 98 reviews)
Cons -
- The room was not clean (in 64 reviews)
- Reception on 1st floor (in 20 reviews)
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Check in/Check out
Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM
Cancellation/prepayment
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Frequently asked questions
2 star hotels in Zurich typically cost $121/night, but Oldtown Hostel Otter is typically available for $40/night, and is rated equally to its competitors.
If you're looking to go directly from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Oldtown Hostel Otter, expect a 2min drive as they are around 0.7 mi apart.
Another more common option is to just take a taxi or rideshare service from the airport to Oldtown Hostel Otter. The nearest airport to the hotel is Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
Judging by our data, Oldtown Hostel Otter does not have a pool on site, but hotels regularly make additions and changes to their venues and do not always notify us. It would be best to call Oldtown Hostel Otter at +41 44 251 22 07.
Oldtown Hostel Otter is just 0.3 mi away from Zurich city center. The closest landmark to the center of Zurich is Rathaus, which is very accessible to Oldtown Hostel Otter guests.
For questions regarding the hotel or your stay at Oldtown Hostel Otter, call +41 44 251 22 07.
Yes, Oldtown Hostel Otter has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.
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