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Reviews of Oldtown Hostel Otter

Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zurich Old Town - City Center, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

#70 of 125 hotels in Zurich

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Review Score

Based on 757 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no real drawbacks if you understand you're staying in a hostel, and lodging in Switzerland tends to be expensive.

    The hostel boasts an excellent location, within walking distance of most Zurich attractions. There's a rarely utilized common room available for meetings, and numerous restaurants are nearby. The ground floor bar offers a 20% discount. All lockers come with padlocks, including those in the common room for pre-check-in and post-checkout use. Towels are provided, and the building is easy to locate. While the breakfast is simple, they prefer not to call it a full breakfast. The owner is helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was excellent. Friendly staff. Clean place. Storage space was handy. WiFi worked well. Kitchen was great and the breakfast was decent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very small for 6 persons Only one bathroom for a several people

    The free small breakfast The location The lockers

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Worth the quid
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of place to cook your own food ( no burner/ gas )

    Perfect location, and complementary breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great place to meet new people, expensive city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lockers felt a little unsafe. I could have ripped the door off of it no problem.

    Great location in Old town. Walkable to all the main attractions in Zurich and short walk to main train station. Friendly staff who kept facilities clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is incredibly good and staff was so nice and helpful. Also they got a real nice bar.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, clean, friendly stuff and I felt safe. Valu for money for swiss prices.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I mean, it is a hostel. It's clean, has wifi, some breakfast, maybe the check in time. I arrived at 11 am and I had to wait until 15:00 although there was enough space to leave my stuff in a safe, so I went out to have a walk. Not really a problem for me but it would have been perfect if I could.

    Fantastic location. Value for money (for Zurich prices) Nice owner and stuff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    It was a great stay and brilliant location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Bed sheets, towels supplied. Staff friendly & helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, easy to locate, recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They put out a small breakfast with toast and cereal. That was very useful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent stay at the heart of Zurich, a very warm and comfortable place, with clean linen, kitchen, etc. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Good place, I would book it again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The furniture could be a bit more modern.

    Overall, it was a standard hostel, which was very clean, with enough space for everyone, and the staff was friendly. The breakfast consisted of just toast and muesli, but considering the price, it was fine. However, there are some negative comments that I completely disagree with. The hostel experience was similar to any other, and people shouldn't expect their towels to be folded like a swan every day. The best aspect: Its central location couldn't be better!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They also provide tea and toast in the morning

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly the person in reception

    Nice a bit noisy at night 🌙

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is a bit old, and not as clean as it good be, but it’s not a real issue.

    They include a small breakfast of toast with marmelade and cereal, which is a very nice plus considering how expensive Zürich is to eat. They have a nice common room/kitchen, which is good for meeting people.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Very good location, easy to reach from the center. Near to supermarket and the river.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms were small can be bigger for 6 people. Sheets, lines and towels can be modified. My sheet has lots of holes, they changed it but I was shocked when I saw that much harmed thing is provided to the customers

    The location was great, near to river and old town. Having breakfast was good and the employees were friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Showers. There was also only one toilet. And the beds were very loud, especially the ones upstairs

    The atmosphere was very friendly and I met amazing people there. I stayed on the 5th floor and had an amazing view. There was an elevator and a duper bar downstairs. The common area was nice and the kitchen had everything we needed. Overall nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    rooms were a bit small, still ok for a hostel

    The staff were very good. They did their best to accommodate our requests. The rooms were clean. There is a great bar below the room. The location is perfect. If I come again, I would like to stay here.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    9.0
    Definitely worth it :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The common area is too small, but I wasn’t backpacking so it’s ok.

    I stayed at a private place w a friend and it was very nice. For Zurich prices, this place really worth it :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower in our dorm was not working but there is still showers on every floor that you can use.

    Very nice dorms and set up of the hostel, with lockers and kitchen, the bar underneath is also a very cool place to hangout and meet people, stayed onnthe 5th floor which is far enough away from noise of the bar so slept very well!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well everyrhing is shared so it is a bit noisy naturally.

    It was more than I expected.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    good price for the city’s price point, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    overall it might be a bit pricey but it’s mostly because zürich is an expensive city, everything else made for a decent, solid experience staying here

    near enough to the station, close proximity to the lake, for an expensive city like zurich the price point was good. overall had a solid experience staying here and would be great for short stays in general, especially for solo travellers

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good fun. Met good people there who were young solo travellers like myself

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    8.0
    worth my money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the dormbed doesnt have a curtain, the bathrooms and the toilet is shared with the whole floor, but it does not bother me much

    the facilities are adequate, friendly staff, common room with freebies

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    7.0
    simple, cheap if you don't mind to stay with some weird strangers in a room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tilt function wasn't working at the window. So we kept it close and the air was bad during the night.

    Simple booking, key in locker with code. Everithing well organised, bed sheets and a clean towel available.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    9.0
    Probably the best value for money in Zurich
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Common space and kitchen area can get too crowded at certain times of day.

    Bunk bed was surprisingly comfortable👍 Staff at reception desk very helpful 👍 Nice, friendly atmosphere in hostel 👍 Good, central location 👍 Free coffee whole day 👍

    Stayed in November 2023

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