Located in Jena, Gasthof zur Schweiz is in the city centre and near a train station. Schiller's Summer House and Dornburger Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jena Baths and Recreation and Paulinenturm. Optical Museum Jena and Botanischer Garten Jena are also worth visiting. Visit our Jena travel guide
Quergasse 15, Jena, TH, 07743
What's nearby
University of Jena
1 min walk - 0.2 km
JenTower
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Botanischer Garten Jena
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Zeiss Planetarium
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Schiller's Summer House
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Stadtzentrum Löbdergraben Tram Stop
9 min walk
Jena (ZJS-Jena Paradies Train Station)
11 min walk
Erfurt (ERF)
53 min drive
Restaurants
Café Quirinus
6 min walk
Kaffeehaus Gräfe
3 min walk
Scala Hotel & Turmrestaurant
4 min walk
Hofbräu Am Johannistor
4 min walk
Wagnergasse
2 min walk
About this property
Gasthof zur Schweiz
Hotel in the city centre
Gasthof zur Schweiz provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Luggage storage, free newspapers and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Gasthof zur Schweiz boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Room service
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Desk
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9.5 for adults and from EUR 9.5 for children
Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is Gasthof zur Schweiz pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Gasthof zur Schweiz?
As of 14 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gasthof zur Schweiz on 27 Oct, 2026 start from S$115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Gasthof zur Schweiz?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gasthof zur Schweiz?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Gasthof zur Schweiz?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Gasthof zur Schweiz located?
Located in the heart of Jena, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Jena, Deutsches Optisches Museum and Optical Museum Jena. JenTower and Goethe Memorial are also within 10 minutes. Stadtzentrum Löbdergraben Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Paradiesbahnhof West Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Gasthof zur Schweiz Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.6
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mathias
26 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
old fashioned but clean and comfortable to stay for a fair price
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Juergen
13 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Generally, the hotel is ok. Checking-in was a bit tricky since the code box with the key was hard to find. It was evening and the road was pretty dark. The staff asks you to fill out a form for the breakfast order and to throw that form into a mailbox, which as well was not easy to find. Breakfast was good, however. You will notice the age of place but all is clean and tidy and the staff is friendly.
The breakfast was not what I expected. It was ok, but I was a little bit disappointed... Also it was not included in my reservation and so I was charged for it as a separate fee. This was a surprise to me as everything I had seen indicated it was included. The first time I saw any sort of pricing for it was when I was actually paying with my credit card. Someone somewhere in the exchange was completely disingenuous. I'm sure there could be some finger pointing, but the fact is I had no idea until I was asked to pay. The place was nice enough and the location is great if you're visiting Jena. Kind of a bohemian vibe though.
I did not interact with any staff, so no rating there.
The pillow was too flat, bit other than that, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Renato
12 Aug, 2024
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mirko
24 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The check-in is total anonymous. There were several guests who had not received the Code for the key Box and were totally lost. No phone number, no service at the hotel.
Staff isonly present during breakfast time
Die Übernahme des Schlüssels funktionierte reibungslos eine beiliegende Anweisung lag auch dabei. Der hintere Treppenhaubelag war schon zum Teil stark abgenutzt aber sicher. Das Zimmer war schon fast eine kleine Wohnung, mit einem Aufenthaltsrsum( Fernseher 2 Sesseln und einem Schreibtisch) Ein Badezimmer und ein Schlafzimmer mit einem bequemen Bett rundete das Bild an. Das Frühstück könnte man Mittels eines Bestellzettels selber aussuchen, obendrein standen dann noch anderere Leckereien zur Verfügung . Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und freundlich, wir haben uns dort wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Henry
19 Oct, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Hervorragendes Frühstück , Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Egbert
10 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Für einen Kurztripp in Jenas Altstadt hervorragend geeignet.
Zugang alleine aber unkompliziert,grosse Überraschung,da das Zimmer im 4.Stock ist,ohne Aufzug.Wirtin nach Änderung gefragt, "Alles voll".Abgenützte Fussböden und Möbel. Das hat uns nicht so gestört wie die unfreundliche Art der Wirtin.Nur die Lage ist gut.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Andreas
27 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Die Zimmertür ließ sich nur durch abschließen schließen,
Im Bad zog es durchs Fenster.
Gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Peter
21 Feb, 2025
Old school aber saber und alles unkompliziert (auch ohne anwesendes Personal)!
Leider sind wir total enttäuscht. Der angegebene Parkplatz ist kaum nutzbar. 2 Parkplätze sind so angelegt, dass man entweder gar nicht in die Parklücke kommt oder 2-3 andere Autos zuparkt. Die ganze Unterkunft ist total abgerockt. Im Hausflur ist eine Stufe kaputt und im Flur ist der Teppich durchgelaufen. Alles alte Möbel, was nicht schlimm ist, wenn sie nicht kaputt wären. In unserem Zimmer war fast alles kaputt bzw. sehr in die Jahre gekommen und das sah man den Möbeln auch an. Geschlafen haben wir sehr schlecht, weil die Betten kaputt waren. Ich lag in so einer Kuhle, dass ich mich nachts nicht drehen konnte. Bettwäsche und Handtücher sind altersbedingt auch nicht mehr in Ordnung. Türen, Armaturen usw. waren auch nicht mehr in Ordnung. Ein Hausmeister könnte vieles richten. Ansonsten war im Zimmer und besonders im Bad alles gut gesäubert. Bei den Bedingungen ist das unglaublich und ein Lob sowie Anerkennung an die Reinigungskraft. Leider kommt dieses Haus als Unterkunft für inseren jährlichen Jena-Besuch nicht mehr in Frage.
Es war ein sehr schöne und gemütliche Hotel, in dem man eine tolle zeit verbringen kann und das Standort des hotels in der nähe von stadtmitte erlaubt viele Aktivitäten in der stadt einfach zu machen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Karin
7 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Für einen kurzen Aufenthalt ok
Das Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen und abgenutzt, das Zimmer war jedoch sauber, sehr kleines Bad. Unkompliziertes und freundliches Einchecken über E-Mail und Telefon. Kostenlose Parkplätze hatte es leider keine mehr, da ein überdimensionaler Bus im Innenhof alles beschlagnahmte. Kostenpflichtige Parkplätze sind jedoch vor dem Hotel. Perfekt gelegen für Restaurants und Bars.
Es ist ein tolles Hotel, der Betreiber ist sehr freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sind groß genau so wie das Badezimmer.
Einziges Manko ist der Wasserdruck der Dusche. Ich glaube aber nicht das dies am Betreiber liegt
: Preis/Leistungsverhältnis
: fußläufig vom Zentrum/Paradies-Bahnhof erreichbar
: am Tag vor dem Frühstück sollte man ankreuzen, was man essen möchte. So wurde Lebensmittelverschwendung verhindert
-: etwas dunkel, Charme der 50er
-: Nach Beendigung des Frühstücks wurde eine Tür zu den Zimmern mit Alarmsicherung verschlossen, das war etwas komisch.