This charming 400-year-old house in Solothurn’s Old Town offers free Wi-Fi and modern rooms. Organic and regional produce is used in the breakfast. Solothurn Train Station, only 1640 feet away, can be reached within a 7-minute walk. Hotel Roter Ochsen’s rooms all feature a flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Some rooms also have rustic elements. Restaurants and shops are just a few steps away. A lockable bicycle storage room, featuring tool kit for bicycles, can be used free of charge.

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, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Reis
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was great. Downtown location. Breakfast was great. Room was spacious enough. Cool layout. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Oren
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The building is very nice and well located . The public areas are very welcoming to spend time with the kids anytime .
  • Bertold
    Germany Germany
    Fantastic hotel with an ecological mission in a prime location. Incredibly friendly staff.
  • Bicyclogue
    Canada Canada
    We very much enjoyed the hotel. It was well located and the breakfast was excellent in the morning. There is a secure bicycle storage at the back of the hotel. We stayed in a room which was on the other side or the street in an older building but...
  • Diana
    Netherlands Netherlands
    kind staff willing to help at any time, size of the rooms are very nice.
  • Nathan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Lovely hotel in the heart of Solothurn. The room was spacious, very clean and comfortable. Had a coffee machine, kettle and fridge in the room as well. The breakfast was very good with locally sourced produce. The owners were friendly and helpful....
  • Joachim
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nicely renovated room, modern and large, good breakfast (also available in the garden).
  • Felix
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice newly renovated hotel. Friendly staff and good breakfast that has exactly what is needed - not more - not less. Highly recommend!
  • Ana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    - Location was perfect, walking distance from the city center and all the landmarks we wanted to explore. - We stayed in a room for 4 people and it was very spacious and comfortable. We also had a mini fridge and a coffee machine in the room. -...
  • Sonya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent location, superb breakfast buffet. Lovely cat 🐈

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Roter Ochsen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
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 16 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 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
CHF 15 per child, per night

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash

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

Please note that the house has no elevator. If you wish to stay on a lower floor please contact the hotel in advance.

Guests arriving outside the official check-in time are kindly asked to contact the property in advance in order to arrange the check-in. Please note that the reception is open from 14:00 - 20:00 from Monday to Friday and from 12:00 - 19:00 on Saturday and from 18:00 - 20:00 on Sunday. If you arrive outside these hours, you can find your keys in the key box at the reception. The property will send you further instructions and the code for the key box after booking.

FAQs about Hotel Roter Ochsen

  • The prices at Hotel Roter Ochsen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Hotel Roter Ochsen is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Hotel Roter Ochsen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Hotel Roter Ochsen is 1,800 feet from the center of Solothurn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Roter Ochsen include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio
  • Guests staying at Hotel Roter Ochsen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet