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 984 feet 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, 5.6 mi from Oldtown Hostel Otter.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Zurich, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Zurich
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jane
    United States of America United States of America
    Private room, quiet. Fabulous staff! Fabulous location!
  • Taylor
    Canada Canada
    Great location in Old town. Walkable to all the main attractions in Zurich and short walk to main train station. Friendly staff who kept facilities clean.
  • Panioann77
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Excellent stay at the heart of Zurich, a very warm and comfortable place, with clean linen, kitchen, etc. Highly recommended!

Area info

Amenities of Oldtown Hostel Otter
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Bar
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Oldtown Hostel Otter takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

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 over 14 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Oldtown Hostel Otter accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Males who book the female-only dormitory room will not be permitted to stay and a refund will not be issued.

Please note that cash payment is not possible at this property.

Please note that no visitors are allowed in the hostel

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Oldtown Hostel Otter of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Oldtown Hostel Otter

  • Oldtown Hostel Otter offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Oldtown Hostel Otter is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Oldtown Hostel Otter is 650 feet from the center of Zurich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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