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 10-minute walk of Swiss National Museum. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit il baretto, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only 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
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
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
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Il baretto – This bistro specialises 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 checkout. 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 25 December to 26 December:
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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
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 that you 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 on-site 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 6 minutes' walk from Swiss National Museum. Travellers 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
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2025
Excelente hotel
Karla
Karla, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 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
1 November 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
19 August 2024
perfect stay when in zurich :)
Georgia
Georgia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 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
10 August 2024
nice business hotel
Matthias
Matthias, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Super cute! Loved the cafe downstairs. Small rooms but was expected. Would def stay again.
Trisha
Trisha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 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
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
This was our second time staying here. We love how close it is to the train station as well as the surrounding area. The room was spacious and stylish. I love the Nespresso machine in the room and excellent restaurant below.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2024
Great stay even for one night.
Carter
Carter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 February 2025
Some minors considerations
Very closely located to train station which was very convenient. Hotel nice and stylish however bedroom had some wear and tear to decor. Twice I needed help from staff was due to issues with check in machine and with deactivated card - on both occasions the only staff available was the man at the bar. He was very helpful but he had to consult colleague on both occasions for support as he was managing the bar. I felt bad for him and he was helpless and didn’t know how to help which seemed to leave him feeling guilty. I had to walk to sister hotel on one of the occasions to fix card which was only 1 minute away but still may not please everybody. Pillows very soft, and rooms sadly very dark. When you put the lights on there was only the option for full bright lights all around the room or nothing so wasn’t a great ambience. Overall would recommend but with these points in mind.
Kerys
Kerys, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 July 2024
Convenient, very well located and super cosy room.
Arnaud
Arnaud, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 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
8/10 Very good
2 September 2024
The place was great to arrive to after long haul flying - Check in was super easy and bed was great.
Some minor cleanliness issues, I’m not sure it had been vacuumed but otherwise decent.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Very clean and hospitable
Roscoe
Roscoe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 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.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 March 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
8/10 Very good
22 October 2024
Check in was a little confusing as we were told to use code to access the main door, but the keypad wasn't working. It turned out the door was unlocked, and then we had to use a tablet to check ourselves in and get our key card. Other than that, this place was great! Right next to the central station and within walking distance of a lot of great food and drink options.
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2024
Very good hotel close to Zurich HB and the city centre. Really liked the decor, room was perfect size for solo traveller.
Toby
Toby, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
23 September 2024
Check in after 9pm is through another hotel
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 October 2024
Pillows were flat.
valerie
valerie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 April 2024
Nice hotel for self check in
Bar staff was very helpful
Construction is around area
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
In the center, but quite place. Very nice and clean
Luk'yanchenko
Luk'yanchenko, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Beautiful esthetic. Friendly staff at the bar downstairs who helped with check in. Really nice coffee and simple food offerings from the bar downstairs as well. Excellent location close to old town, the land museum and the main train station. Highly recommend!