Hotel St Josef

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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Hotel St Josef, in Old Town Zürich, offers a breakfast buffet, a tranquil garden, relaxing spa services, and an on-site restaurant for lunch and dinner. Rent bikes to explore nearby attractions like ETH Zurich.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Economy Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Business Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Business Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Hirschengraben 64/68, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lindenhof - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zurich Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Central Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Franzos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rheinfelder Bierhalle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Johanniter Brasserie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alexi's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raclette Stube - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel St Josef

Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel St Josef. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel St Josef have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 5 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 15.00 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 5 per pet, per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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.

Property is 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

Is Hotel St Josef pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 5 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel St Josef?

Self-parking is available for CHF 15.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel St Josef?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel St Josef?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel St Josef located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Library Zurich and Bahnhofstrasse. Zurich Zoological Museum and ETH Zurich are just steps away. Central Tram Stop and Neumarkt Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel St Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 446 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. Made to feel really welcome and given loads of information about places to visit and how to get around Zurich.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 3 Star Hotel .. Breakfast - Buffet excellent , Service personell helpful, rooms clean & comfortable …
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Delicious breakfast and super comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and amazing location. Rooms were comfortable. Location is right in the middle of everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent recommended places to eat and things to do. They even had a free museum pass for an excellent Art museum. The room was large, comfortable beds and had air conditioning. The breakfast was good, but I missed having bacon. There were 2 great coffee machines. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gadi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is perfect, the room was spacious, well-designed, and very practical. The breakfast was good, but what truly stood out was the exceptionally welcoming staff at the reception. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff, nice rooms and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with comfortable bed. Beware booking through Expedia. I booked the room with the exposed beams and slanted ceiling with a shower. I received a basic room with a tall bathtub. Not conveniently located to catch a tram. Very congested walk from main train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Amenities
Great place and location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great location to the Old Town area which we wanted to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chitrasen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet,nice size room,conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed a nice stay, here. Hotel is on a relatively quiet street in walking distance of the train station, with easy access to many good restaurant options. Beautiful park nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Met

Great time and experience here. The staff our very friendly and we had great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so amazing. The food was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel with very friendly staff. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, very clean and room was big. Staff very nice and helpful. This hotel should be 4 stars instead of 3. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the heart of the city and transit options. Nice, modern and clean room. Staff went out their way to help us with some transit options and information.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Excellent hotel, location great set back a little from the centre but close to rail station and trams. Comfortable bed, decent choices at breakfast, beer available to purchase at Reception. Room had an excellent bathroom. I will stay here again when next in Zurich.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023