Built in 1543, this hotel in the center of Zug accommodated famous guests like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, yet it offers modern amenities like free internet and air-conditioning. The City-Hotel Ochsen is located in the middle of the beautiful historic center, 656 feet from the Zug Postplatz Train Station and from Lake Zug. All rooms are air-conditioned and have an private bathroom, a cable TV and a water kettle. Fine Swiss and international cuisine is served in the Hotel Ochsen's restaurant and in the bar you can enjoy aromatic coffee or a cool glass of beer.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was perfect, not too far from train station, easy to walk to the lake and restaurants, in the heart of old city. The breakfast, which was included, had tasty choices, including delicious fruit, and I appreciated that the staff...
  • Shelley
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff are so friendly and helpful. This was our first time in this part of Switzerland and they were a great help with us getting around.
  • Heather
    Canada Canada
    Lovely immaculate hotel, beautiful room, comfortable beds, well located. Delicious breakfast - many thanks to Fabriola for kindly taking care of us every morning!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Le Bar du Boeuf
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • au premier
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of City-Hotel Ochsen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 15 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
City-Hotel Ochsen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
CHF 85 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroEC-CardUnionPay credit cardCash

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

Please inform City-Hotel Ochsen 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 City-Hotel Ochsen

  • Room options at City-Hotel Ochsen include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
  • City-Hotel Ochsen has 2 restaurants:

    • Le Bar du Boeuf
    • au premier
  • The prices at City-Hotel Ochsen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at City-Hotel Ochsen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at City-Hotel Ochsen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • City-Hotel Ochsen is 2,300 feet from the center of Zug. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • City-Hotel Ochsen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Fitness