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 top-rated area in Zurich, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Zurich
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sergio
    Argentina Argentina
    Although it´s listed without breakfast, they offer cereals, bred and coffee/tee at no cost. Location is amazing, right in the heart of Zurich.
  • Kyo
    France France
    It provides breakfast. For visitors staying more than three nights a T-shirt will be offered!
  • Raymund
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    All is good, staff they r nice and everything is near ❤️

Area info

Amenities of Oldtown Hostel Otter
Great facilities! Review score, 8

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 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

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

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

    • 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.

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