Located in the heart of Zürich Center, Boutique Hotel Josef is a haven for both business and leisure travelers. Guests love the helpful staff and location near ETH Zurich. With free WiFi, laundry facilities, a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms on site you are sure to be productive while enjoying light fare at il baretto.
Boutique Hotel Josef features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Bahnhofstrasse. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out il baretto, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Letzigrund Stadium and Zoo Zurich are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Sihlquai-HB Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
35-cm flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Il baretto - This bistro specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 26:
Bar/Lounge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.
Also known as
Hotel Josef Zürich
Josef Zürich
Hotel Josef
Boutique Hotel Josef Hotel
Boutique Hotel Josef Zürich
Boutique Hotel Josef Hotel Zürich
Frequently asked questions
Does Boutique Hotel Josef offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Boutique Hotel Josef does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Boutique Hotel Josef?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Boutique Hotel Josef?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Boutique Hotel Josef.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Boutique Hotel Josef?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Boutique Hotel Josef?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (15-min walk) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Boutique Hotel Josef?
Yes, il baretto offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Boutique Hotel Josef like?
Boutique Hotel Josef is a short 3-minute walk from Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Bahnhofstrasse. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Friendly and helpful staff served well-made breakfast options downstairs. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Location
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
Brilliant location
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
Cute vibes and in an excellent location.
Camilla
Camilla, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2026
A great place to stay situated right beside the main railway station - surprisingly quiet!
A relaxing lounge room - friendly staff.
Lance
Lance, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
A comfortable room. Not very big but affordable for the few days I spent in Zurich.
Very close to the station. A lovely restaurant connected to the hotel.
Self Check in was easy.
Marina
Marina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2026
Great location just a short walk from the main station and central Zurich.
Easy check-in via the touch screen.
Clean and good quality interior fittings.
The windows have shutters on them, some controlled via switches.
Comfortable bed, clean room.
Bag storage in the basement controlled via key card for security.
Amazing coffee and pastries served in the cafe, the hazelnut latte was fantastic also!
I’d happily stay here again and would reccomend to friends/colleagues
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Very convenient location, easy check in and out
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
We had a lovely stay.
We loved the corner room with 2 big windows and balcony. The bed was so Comfortable. It was nicely decorated.
Richel
Richel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2025
Clean room in a convenient location. I would recommend staying here. I didn't love that the climate control was locked and we needed to leave the window opened, but that was minor.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2025
A nice hotel very close to the grand central station. A small lounge and a bar with the essentials but not more than that. The room was rather small and but clean. The bed was also on the smaller side but comfortable anyway.
Would consider staying there again if I were to visit Zurich again
Patric
Patric, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2025
Great location for my purposes- just as sleep over between train journeys.
The room was very small, clean but I think the bed linens could use some bleach.
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Cute little room! Staff was helpful in checking us in.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Great hotel close to the train station and in walking distance to the main attractions. Very welcoming staff too.
Hollie
Hollie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2025
Comfy bed, great location for the station and our overnight stay. Friendly staff only downside bathroom only had one working tap, but staff responded positively when advised.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 4, 2025
Very convenient location. Nice coffee machine inside the room. If you could let me know that there is a European power socket located underneath the coffee table, I would not walk all the way to a local Interdiscount store to purchase one (Swiss to European power point adaptor).
William
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2025
Ideal location close to the main rail station. Also local to the bus station where we had some trips booked so location wise was perfect.
For those that want peace and quiet this isn't the place because of being so close to the railway station which is in use nearly 24 hours a day.
The room itself was clean, the bed was comfortable. The room was cleaned daily.
We had no problems whatsoever
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2025
Hotel staff were unfriendly. Check in was self serve. Room was small but comfortable and within easy walk to train station. Cheap for the city.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Well located and convenient hotel, plenty of shops and stuff around and very close to the main train station.
Ziling
Ziling, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Love the design of the rooms in this hotel, bathroom was gorgeous and had really nice toiletries - so no need to pack your own. It’s self check in, but that was easy. Very close to the station and in a nice area.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 2, 2025
The location is convenient and the neighborhood also fine, the bar i very cozym though closed on Sunday until noon. Self check in easy and convenient. the rooms are fine. I've stayed twice and I found the rooms not very clean. Dirty windows, dusty at the corners of the desk by the bed as well bthroom floor.
Shirin
Shirin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
We only stayed a night but it was a great location close to trains, nice bakery across the street, comfy beds.
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
Pleasant stay, and comfortable
Jesus
Jesus, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2024
Convenient, very well located and super cosy room.
Arnaud
Arnaud, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Good standard and good location
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
The room was small, but very nice. A great place to stay and at a good price.