In the heart of Old Town Zürich, Hotel St Josef offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, a tranquil garden, and relaxing spa services. Savor lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant and explore nearby attractions like ETH Zurich with bike rentals.
When you stay at Hotel St Josef, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Hallenstadion. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Central Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Neumarkt Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Onsite self parking (CHF 15.00 per day)
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa services
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 5 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs CHF 15.00 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Also known as
Hotel St Josef Zurich
St Josef Zurich
Hotel St Josef Hotel
Hotel St Josef Zürich
Hotel St Josef Hotel Zürich
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel St Josef offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel St Josef does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel St Josef?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 5 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel St Josef?
Yes. Self parking costs CHF 15.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel St Josef?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel St Josef?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (15-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel St Josef and nearby?
Hotel St Josef has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel St Josef?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel St Josef like?
Hotel St Josef is in Old Town Zürich, a short 4-minute walk from Central Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Bahnhofstrasse.
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Hotel St Josef Reviews
Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Room
Train station
Cities
Old town
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Luggage
Restaurant
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a large variety of options, including homemade choices and something for every dietary need. (32 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Amazing location and super friendly staff- we loved it
Plus very nice breakfast with a lot of options
jennifer
jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
Outstanding service and cofmort
This hotel is fantastic, the rooms are quiet, comfortable, and updated. The staff are exceptional, and go out of their way to be helpful and friendly. I would love to stay here again.
Carrie
Carrie, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Great hotel
Receptionist very helpful. Nice room clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Short walk from town centre.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Amazing stay! Delicious breakfast and super comfortable rooms.
Katherina
Katherina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Very clean, great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Great location and nice and clean rooms
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
Staff was very nice. Room was very clean and quiet. Really great location.
JEFF
JEFF, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Great staff. Good breakfast. BIG room.
Sanjiv
Sanjiv, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Lovely hotel, will stay here again. Super convenient location, perfect size room, quiet, nice restaurant onsite. Check in and staff was wonderful - polite, helpful, cheery.
Highly recommend!
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Best Place in Old Town Zurich!!!
Fantastic Hotel!!
Suzanne walked us to our room!
We were not able to take part in the free Zoo tickets but WOW!!!
All the staff were friendly, accommodating.
The breakfast had a great array of foods.
Sascha gave us a map to explore the area and recommended places to visit for dinner.
This IS the only place we will stay when we visit Zurich!!!
Thank you!!!
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
This is such an amazing hotel! The breakfast was pretty good too. It is super clean and the location is just perfect!
Luiza
Luiza, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
I came with a broken suitcase and a nice lady from the reception desk bring a tape from home to help me to fix it.
The breakfast was amazing!
I highly recommend this hotel.
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Outstanding staff, nice rooms and great location!
Jay
Jay, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Great Stay in Zurich
I had a wonder stay at The Hotel St Josef. The reception staff as well as the restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful!
Harriet
Harriet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Liked the simple design of the rooms. Shower was excellent. Front desk staff was lovely. They had a luggage closet to leave our bags as we went to the chocolate factory.
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Very convenient location. Excellent breakfast
Martha
Martha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Great place and location!
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
The hotel was a great location to the Old Town area which we wanted to visit.
Joann
Joann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Great Hotel! Great Stay!
Excellent Stay! This is my second time staying at Hotel St Josef, and once again, I had a really great stay. The staff is Amazing, and Extremely helpful! The rooms are of course clean and well maintained. You can't beat the location - very close to the main train station. Easy access to central Zurich and around. Will be staying here again on my next visit again. Thank you.
Ravi
Ravi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Clean,quiet,nice size room,conveniently located
Chitrasen
Chitrasen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Super friendly staff, great location, clean and bright!
5star 3star Hotel! Highly recommended!
Petur
Petur, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Very nice property and good room and bathroom. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
great location
Elshay
Elshay, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
Convenient little hotel!
Aya
Aya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
This is a beautiful hotel, so clean and conveniently located. The breakfast was fresh and delicious!! Highly recommend this hotel as one of the best I have ever stayed in.