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 Hallenstadion 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.
Languages
English, French, German
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
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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 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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Boutique Hotel Josef Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Train station
Service staff
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Bed
Bar
Education
Restaurant
Cafes
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Always good to stay here. Highly recommend
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2025
Overnight stay
Overnight stay in Zürich. Convenient for station.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Excelente hotel
Karla
Karla, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 2, 2025
The room was clean but small. The double bed was against the wall so one person would struggle to get up in the night without waking the other. It was very hot when we stayed - the room was airconditioned but not a comfortable night's sleep if you were sleeping against the wall. Definitely worth considering upgrading to a bigger room if staying during the warmer months.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
Amazing
Pinelopi
Pinelopi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Good standard and good location
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
I really liked the proximity to the train station and old town area. I thought there were good restaurants nearby and some options for grocery shopping. I thought the hotel room was nice and clean and had what I needed for my stay. The staff was polite, although I wish there was a more clear reception area.
Adelaide
Adelaide, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
perfect stay when in zurich :)
Georgia
Georgia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
The room was small, but very nice. A great place to stay and at a good price.
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Great stay even for one night.
Carter
Carter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
nice business hotel
Matthias
Matthias, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Great hotel near the station. Beautiful design and so close to the city too.
Downstairs bar was lovely for a night cap and also for breakfast coffee and croissant.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2024
Convenient, very well located and super cosy room.
Arnaud
Arnaud, 2-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
Very clean and hospitable
Roscoe
Roscoe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Super cute! Loved the cafe downstairs. Small rooms but was expected. Would def stay again.
Trisha
Trisha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Spacious, well furnished room. Nice coffee machine. Had a beautiful range of Molten Brown products in the bathroom - including conditioner and body lotion! Would definitely go back.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
Pleasant stay, and comfortable
Jesus
Jesus, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 24, 2025
No Air Conditioning during summer stay
I would not recommend staying here during warm months. The air conditioning in the room was not working at all. We stayed for 3 nights & each day when we reached out to let them know our room was very warm they said they would take care of it & they never did. There is not s formal front desk & we were usually out for the day before anyone arrived & we returned to the hotel after the staff had left for the day so there was never anyone to discuss the problem with them n person but I would call each day & ask them to resolve it while we were out. Unfortunately leaving the windows open for a breeze was not am option as the hotel is located directly next to Zurich HB which was tremendously convenient for travel but way too loud overnight to keep windows open. The temperature of the room was between 80-82 degrees the entire staff even though we had the temperature set much lower. I am still waiting to hear back from the hotel directly or hotels.com for resolution. A 3 night stay totaled over $1,000. This is not acceptable for a hotel with no air conditioning in the middle of summer.
Laurel
Laurel, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2024
Nice hotel for self check in
Bar staff was very helpful
Construction is around area
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2023
Check in easy and bistro staff very helpful
The rooftop patio was a bonus
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Nice deluxe double room next to train station
Nice hotel next to Zurich train station. No contact self check at the cafe. Hotel will send email 24 hours before arrival with pass code for check in. Worth to stay in Deluxe Double room as it was much larger than the standard rooms which were squeezy.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Room was comfortable and nice. It was weird that all of the windows faced the neighbors windows so they could look right in. The place was close to the Metro station and easy to navigate to.