Oldtown Hostel Otter

2 stars
Oberdorfstrasse 7, 8001 Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
8.1
Very good
based on 2733 reviews
2,733 reviews
Mon 24/11
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Tue 25/11
1 room, 2 guests
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$209
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Nightly total
Double room
$209
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Overview

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 300 metres 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, 9 km from Oldtown Hostel Otter.
8.1
Very good rating
Based on 2,733 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Oldtown Hostel Otter

Mon 24/11
Tue 25/11
Double room
bed type unknown
$209
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$221
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$244
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Oldtown Hostel Otter

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • No smoking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Landmark view
  • Lockers
  • City view
  • Storage available

Dining

  • Shared kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Health and safety

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Physical distancing rules
  • First-aid kit
  • Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Safe

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • No smoking

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Picnic area

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • Key card access

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles

Reviews of Oldtown Hostel Otter

8.1
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2733 verified ratings
Wonderful
994
Very good
604
Good
600
Okay
237
Fair
152
Mediocre
62
Poor
85

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6.5
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Anonymous, Jan 2018
Pros (+) Location, cleanliness

Location

Oberdorfstrasse 7, 8001 Zurich, Zurich

What's nearby

  • Grossmünster204 m
  • Kunsthaus Zürich264 m
  • Fraumünster341 m
  • Rathaus397 m
  • Opernhaus Zürich0.4 km
  • St. Peterskirche0.5 km
  • Credit Suisse0.5 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse0.6 km
  • Lindenhof0.6 km
  • ETH Zürich0.9 km
  • Zurich City Centre1 km
  • SIX Swiss Exchange1.1 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Oldtown Hostel Otter

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September
November
$131
$319
Cheapest month to stay with an average 42% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 42% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Oldtown Hostel Otter

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Oldtown Hostel Otter

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Oldtown Hostel Otter, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and November.
  • The cheapest price a room at Oldtown Hostel Otter was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $319, while the most expensive was $319.
  • How long should you stay at Oldtown Hostel Otter? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Oldtown Hostel Otter

  • Where is Oldtown Hostel Otter located?

    Oldtown Hostel Otter is located at Oberdorfstrasse 7 in Altstadt, 0.6 km from the centre of Zurich. Grossmünster is the closest landmark to Oldtown Hostel Otter.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Oldtown Hostel Otter?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Oldtown Hostel Otter.

  • Does Oldtown Hostel Otter offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Oldtown Hostel Otter offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Oldtown Hostel Otter from the airport?

    Oldtown Hostel Otter is 10 km from Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Oldtown Hostel Otter hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Oldtown Hostel Otter in Zurich and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Oldtown Hostel Otter and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Oldtown Hostel Otter.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.9
0.6 km
Zurich
10.0 km

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