Oldtown Hostel Otter | Hostel in Zurich

8.1 (1773 Reviews) |   45 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  12 Guests
Old Town Hostel | Oldtown Hostel Otter

45 Bedroom Hostel in Old Town, Zurich

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.

Oldtown Hostel Otter is located in Zurich.

This 45 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Kitchen, TV, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1773 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Zurich and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

TV
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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 hostelplease inform 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, 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.97
Location:
9.44
Staff:
8.95
Facilities:
8.04
Comfort:
7.95
Cleanliness:
8.06
Eirin
Dec 11, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Norway
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Twin Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Budget Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

View

City view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
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