Oldtown Hostel Otter
Hostel/Backpacker accommodationOberdorfstrasse 7, ZürichShow on map
8.2 · Very good2,321 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.8 out of 10, at Oberdorfstrasse 7.
Stylish Accommodation in Zürich's Old Town
Convenient Location: Situated just 300 meters from Zürich-Stadelhofen train station and the lake, Oldtown Hostel Otter is surrounded by a vibrant array of dining, shopping, and cultural options.
Comfortable Lodging Options: From dormitory rooms to uniquely decorated private rooms, guests can enjoy a shared lounge with a kitchenette and luggage storage facilities.
Cultural Attractions Nearby: Explore the Kunsthaus art museum, enjoy a performance at the opera, or savor a coffee at the historic Café Odeon, all within walking distance of the hostel.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Non-smoking throughout
Rooms
8.2
Very good
Rated 8.2 out of 10 by 2,321 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.0
- Service8.4
- Location8.8
- Rooms7.8
- Amenities8.2
- Value8.0
- Food & drink8.4
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat locationGood amenities
VictorUnited StatesHighly recommended value for money
Staff very responsive and hard working
Central
GarthCanadaMet our needs, nice attached pub and great location.
Great location, friendly staff. Room was noisy but what you should expect with ages and stages of travellers and shared accommodations.
CorsiniItalyMolto consigliabile
Ottima posizione nel centro storico, molto comoda per visitare la città e usare i mezzi pubblici. Struttura accogliente e personale gentile. Spazio cucina molto utile e dotato di abbondante cibo per la colazione.
BienvenidoUnited Statesoverall, it was great!
I like the comfortable mattress but not the frame. frames gets noisy and hope they’ll upgrade them to more steady and modernized. I like the bunk bed curtains, it gives you a little bit of privacy. I like the spacious…
AntonGeorgiaВсё отлично, но дороговато. Но это Цюрих, по другому и быть не могло) Отдичное место, рекомендую всем!
MaksSICute otter paintings and chill vibe
The staff is very nice and the entire place is very cosy with cute otter paintings on walls. It's very easy to find as the location is central in the old part of town right above a bar. It's a hostel, so always some…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zürich
Guests rate the location 8.8 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Oldtown Hostel Otter
What time is check-in and check-out at Oldtown Hostel Otter?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Oldtown Hostel Otter allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Oldtown Hostel Otter have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Oldtown Hostel Otter?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Oldtown Hostel Otter?
Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zürich.
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