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Boutique Hotel Josef

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Deluxe Studio | Private kitchenette | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Meeting facility
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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13 Josefstrasse, Zürich, 8005
  • Place, Swiss National Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, ETH Zurich
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Zürich

Zürich Center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Zürich Center hotel, you'll find Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum. St. Josef Church and Helvetia Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Swiss National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lindenhof - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • ETH Zurich - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Zurich Town Hall - 16 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Zürich Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VITO - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bierwerk Züri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Banhmi 136 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Miss Miu - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel Josef

3-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Boutique Hotel Josef also features a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Boutique Hotel Josef offers 32 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 35-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is 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

How close is Boutique Hotel Josef to the airport?

Boutique Hotel Josef is 6.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique Hotel Josef?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Hotel Josef on Jun 7, 2026 start from $249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Boutique Hotel Josef have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Boutique Hotel Josef.

How close is Boutique Hotel Josef to the beach?

This hotel is 2.6 mi (13-min drive) from Mythenquai Beach.

Does Boutique Hotel Josef offer free breakfast?

Boutique Hotel Josef does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Boutique Hotel Josef?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel Josef?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Boutique Hotel Josef?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Boutique Hotel Josef have a pool?

Boutique Hotel Josef does not have a pool.

Does Boutique Hotel Josef have a restaurant?

Boutique Hotel Josef is home to il baretto, which features Italian cuisine and light fare.

Does Boutique Hotel Josef have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Boutique Hotel Josef to downtown Zürich?

Boutique Hotel Josef is 0.4 mi away from Zürich.

Boutique Hotel Josef Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 500 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lilian

Disliked: Amenities
Room is too dark, bathroom is poorly designed, wall paint is dirty and looks shabby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute vibes and in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marina, London

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lance, Bendigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay situated right beside the main railway station - surprisingly quiet! A relaxing lounge room - friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shanthi

Brilliant location, good room, good value for money as we only paid GBP 98 for a night for two adults being a Sunday night. The generous amount of coffee capsules (4+1 decaf) was super generous for Europe. If only the wash basin in the bathroom was usable. The drain was blocked and required waiting between uses. As we only stayed one night leaving early in the morning, we reported the issue to house keeping on our way out. Shower was not as good as other places in Switzerland that we stayed, but quite ok. Other comments are: The electronic self check in means that you can only start checking in at 2, and you need to enter your details including passport number etc. I can imagine a queue in the busier seasons as there is only one single terminal for check in. Also, since there is one person running the cafe, they were quite pressured for time between making drinks, serving and answering the inevitable questions from guests trying to check in. Plug points could be more convenient location wise. If the bed was raised style, the bottom of bed could house luggage and make it within reach of vacuum cleaner. Consider a fold out table above the bench and adding a mini fridge. I will consider the hotel for next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel shame about self check in/out it’s always easier to talk to a person, shame there was no breakfast offered when we stayed but luckily a bakery next door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely, so easy to get in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica, Huntington Station

Room was not as promised
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lezlie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had 2 rooms, room 46 and 49. Had to wait until 2pm to access the building and then check in was online on a computer. There is no front desk staff. Room 46 was great, spacious and well appointed. Nice in room amenities. Room 46 on the other hand, needs work. It was dusty, missing a curtain and the bathroom sink doesn’t drain well. There was a party in the apartment building next to the room and everyone was looking into my daughter’s room while she was in her pajamas. I tried to call the hotel 3 times to try and fix it, but no one answered the phone. I ended up fixing up a contraption to hold up a towel to cover the window. These complaints were repeatedly mentioned by previous Expedia customers, yet the hotel does nothing to correct them. Expedia repeatedly called the hotel to ask them for a partial refund on my behalf, but they refused to do anything. Very disappointing. Do not stay in room 49.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As others have said, the room is small. The only option to get into the bed is to crawl over the other person in the bed (if you are the person sleeping on the inside). And the pillows leave MUCH to be desired! The shower is nice and hot with good water pressure. And the toiletries smell wonderful. You will NOT meet a front desk person to check yourself in: only the bartender is available to help you should you have any troubles. The bartender was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs E L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of shops and bars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for an overnight in Zurich. It is a very easy and quick walk from the train. The area is safe, with a grocery store right across the street! We did not eat at the restaurant, but it was very nice looking. The room itself was very clean, comfortable bed, spacious. Large bathroom. Lovely to be able to open the windows and get fresh air. Check in is at a kiosk right inside the restaurant. The bartender is there to help if needed. But it went smooth. There is an elevator, which was great for luggage. Even though it is literally next to the train tracks, the windows were well insulated and the room was quiet. There is no air conditioning, so in the summer, I would guess it would be quite hot. But for us, it was perfect to be able to walk into old town Zurich and see the sights. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richel, Amery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room; helpful staff; coffee/bar on premises; conveniently located near train station
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025