Hotel St. Josef – A Favorite for Families in Zurich
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel St. Josef offers 46 rooms with box-spring beds, air conditioning, and desks with USB, USB-C, and European plug sockets. Room types include Economy (9-11 m², 120x200 cm bed), Grand Lit (160x200 cm bed), Business (15 m²), Business Superior (23 m² with sofa), Relax (classic double room), Junior Suite (min. 20 m² with sofa), Comfort (22 m² with sitting area), and Studio (38 m² with kitchen and balcony). All rooms include a TV, refrigerator, kettle, safe, free WiFi, and private bathroom with shower.
Dining at TimeOut
The TimeOut restaurant serves lunch Monday-Friday (11:30-14:00) and dinner Monday-Friday (17:30-21:30). Chef Maik Thalheim offers seasonal dishes, including pan-fried creations in cast iron pans and authentic Moroccan tajine. A continental breakfast buffet features Swiss free-range eggs and daily-prepared Birchermüesli. The summer garden provides outdoor seating. The restaurant accommodates events for up to 65 people.
Location & Access
Located at Hirschengraben 64, the hotel is a 5-10 minute walk from Zurich Main Station, the Old Town, and Bahnhofstrasse. Zurich's lakeshore, Kunsthaus, ETH, university, opera house, and theaters are within walking distance. From the station, take Tram #10 to 'Central' or walk via Bahnhofquai and Seilergraben. Short-term parking is available opposite the hotel, free from 20:00-09:00 and on Sundays.
Hotel Services
The 24-hour reception provides personal assistance. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with some adapted rooms. Baby cribs are available in larger rooms, and children under 6 stay free. Renovations in the annex building are complete, with main building updates finishing by March. Breakfast continues during renovations. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and first aid kits.
Nearby Attractions
The hotel is steps from the Old Town (300m), Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof hill (500m), St. Peter Church (500m), Grossmunster (500m), Museum of Art (500m), and Urania Observatory (500m). Platzspitz park is 1km away, and Buerkliplatz is 1.5km. The Zurich folk festival and Europe's largest Latin Festival (from June 30) occur nearby. The Chinagarten and Rapperswil Castle backdrop are accessible for excursions.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Back massage
- Full body massage
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock