Featuring a rooftop terrace, Boutique Hotel Josef puts you within a 10-minute drive of Letzigrund Stadium. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit il baretto, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. 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.
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
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2025
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
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 with friends
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8/10 Very good
10 October 2024
Pillows were flat.
valerie
valerie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
8 October 2024
SHAY
SHAY, 1-night business trip
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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 with friends
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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
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
23 September 2024
Check in after 9pm is through another hotel
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Ke Di
Ke Di, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
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
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10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Fredrick
Fredrick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 September 2024
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 September 2024
Overall good, but very noisy
Overall it was a good place with cute decor and roomy space. However, the room was very warm and the room fan did not work very well. Also the windows could not be left open at night since the train station was right next door and it would get too loud with all the trains passing. During the day it was noisy due to the nearby construction.
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night family trip
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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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 August 2024
The location is very convenient to the train station and was perfect as a home base for our two days of train travel around Switzerland and early morning trip to the airport for our departing flight. We were very disappointed in the room specifically the lack of storage...no drawers, small "closet" with ONE hanger and some hooks on the wall. The bathroom pocket doors didn't close well and had no latch so privacy when using the toilet was a bit of an issue. I am not sure I am a fan of the self-check in as there really wasn't anyone available to ask questions about the area, dining options etc.
Travis
Travis, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 August 2024
The AC didn’t go below 20C so it was hot in the room. Other than that overall good for an overnight trip
Mercedes
Mercedes, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
perfect stay when in zurich :)
Georgia
Georgia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
15 August 2024
Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in
HORRIFIC! The kinder of the two employees I interacted with helped a lot and she was great, but the first woman I dealt with does not belong in hospitality. I arrived with two people in a room both only fitting one and set for one. It was also almost 30 degrees in there. This woman tried to convince me I was wrong about the room being set for one and refused to give me a fan when I asked. I found out the next day the hotel does have fans. So she knew we were in this attic closet of a room in a bed and space for one in high temperatures and offered no help as we stayed up through the night sweating and squeezing into a twin bed set for one. When I asked to cancel since they couldn’t offer a room to fit us she rudely said I’d be charged. No empathy. No solutions. What a horrible human being. That said, be warned, the “wispy” room means EXTREMELY small and room 41 is the size of a walk in closet with a small window that can only be slightly opened. The pillows are terrible and our bathroom sink was clogged. The bathroom door didn’t stay closed no matter what we did so you have to go and keep a hand or foot on it. The shower door is smaller than it should be so your bathroom will be soaked with each shower.
Molly
Molly, 3-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
12 August 2024
The rooms were like a furnace with zero propoer ventilation, please avoid during summers
Parnasha
Parnasha, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
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
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6/10 Good
13 July 2024
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Juan Carlos
Juan Carlos, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Very clean and hospitable
Roscoe
Roscoe, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2024
Katharine
Katharine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 June 2024
The arrival / check in process is a chore... And there is no hotel staff to support arrivals or departures.
The room itself, though small was clean, fresh air abundant and comfortable.
The shower layout leaves something to be desired.