Name: Hotel Arlette beim Hauptbahnhof
Address: Stampfenbachstrasse 26, Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, Canton of Zürich, CH
Price range: $152–$343 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

Travellers describe Hotel Arlette beim Hauptbahnhof as a clean, no-frills base steps from Zürich HB, with welcoming service; expect compact spaces, straightforward comforts, and a location that makes sightseeing and onward rail travel very easy.

Many appreciate smooth automated check-in, with occasional early check-ins granted. Rooms are small with a retro, older feel but generally comfortable, often including AC and a fridge. Breakfast is usually a simple continental set at the cafe next door, ranging from basic to satisfying rather than a buffet. Expect a practical, budget-conscious stay focused on location and cleanliness.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; there is a very small elevator that helps with luggage but feels tight. Not much else is mentioned.

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ANTHONY

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk person Jakob was very accommodating. He allowed us to check in before 11 AM! He also allowed us to borrow a hot water kettle. Check out is also later than other hotels. It is at 11:30. There is an available elevator, although small. Hotel is a bit old but is very close to the main train station, Zurich HB. Approximately 6-7 minutes walk. Hotel is also close to old town and the new area where you can go shopping. Close to restaurants. Will definitely stay again if we are in Zurich. Highly recommended if you want to stay close to action but in a much quieter location.

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Gerardo Manuel

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

La ubicación es excelente. El hotel parece congelado en el tiempo de 1950, pero todo funciona bien. Tiene un elevador sumamente pequeño, pero da buen servicio.

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ELIZA

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

the elevator is so tiny

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KAZUHARU

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The transportation access is excellent. The room was clean and spacious enough for a comfortable stay. I also appreciated the air conditioning and elevator.

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Pedro

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El elevador no sirve y nadie pudo ayudarme con mi maleta al hacer el check out fue un caos mi salida desde el tercer piso con maletas, si no funciona el elevador deberían estar más pendientes de los huéspedes y el de recepción no se prestó a ser atento ni amable, pésimo servicio en atención al huésped todo lo contrario a la hora del check out que me proporcionó a una persona para subir mis maletas… es triste porque el hotel es bueno y cumple en todo excepto en su elevador hechado a perder desde hace ya vario tiempo

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many describing rooms as very clean or spotless. A few note dated finishes and occasional minor maintenance quirks.

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ANTHONY

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk person Jakob was very accommodating. He allowed us to check in before 11 AM! He also allowed us to borrow a hot water kettle. Check out is also later than other hotels. It is at 11:30. There is an available elevator, although small. Hotel is a bit old but is very close to the main train station, Zurich HB. Approximately 6-7 minutes walk. Hotel is also close to old town and the new area where you can go shopping. Close to restaurants. Will definitely stay again if we are in Zurich. Highly recommended if you want to stay close to action but in a much quieter location.

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Muhittin

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is perfect for Zurich visit. The room was clean but a bit old. At night room was a bit cool(cold) but not a big problem. A perfect cost-benefit place.

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Beth

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, nice small room. Great being close to the train station and old town.

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Richard

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, quiet and staff, proximity to train station and city center

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Odalys

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Arlette is a small but clean hotel, perfect for a short stay in Zürich. The location is excellent—just steps from the main train station, making it very convenient to explore the city and travel around Switzerland.

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Cassandra

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Arlette was great!! We showed up late, after hours, but check-in was straightforward and easy. The room was spotless, older and small (retro), but comfortable and clean. We loved it. The location is great. Easy walk to train station and downtown. The staff whom we met the next morning was so nice.

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john

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

a solid, business man on a budget hotel close to the train station, clean and orderly, with some plumbing issues

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KAZUHARU

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The transportation access is excellent. The room was clean and spacious enough for a comfortable stay. I also appreciated the air conditioning and elevator.

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Wilfried

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service, very clean, well appointed room, nice breakfast and very well located near the main railway station.

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Glen

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotless and all the staff were very welcoming.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact with retro, dated decor but generally comfortable; many include AC and a small fridge. Some guests reported seasonal AC shutdown, weak shower pressure, or occasional street noise.

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Siu Chun

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and decent size. Service was good and polite. However the AC is not functional in September. The room was hotter than the corridor and I couldnt sleep properly. Leaving the next day like hangover and low energy to travel

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Jayash

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was Compact & perfect for the solo traveler. Quick Walk to the train station for all connections. Street noise is a thing if you are sensitive sleeper, not often though .. relatively quiet. After hour check-in is automated, was smoother and safer than I expected.

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michael

Aug 4, 2023

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This is a hotel that is very close to the main train station. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms have modern amenities like AC in each room, fridge, TV and the bathrooms are also well-equipped. Is an old hotel, but the owners have done a great job of modernizing it. The area is very quiet and close to the old town. There are affordable restaurants nearby.

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Keri

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are a bit dated and small but everything functioned as it was supposed to.

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Daniel

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Arlette Hotel was one of the more affordable hotels in Zurich that I selected. PROs: Within 5 min. walk from the Central Train Station and Landesmuseum. Warm welcome from Jacob, and nice chats + tips from Manfred, a friendly resourceful young man. Room has everything that a single travel needs. AC is available despite non-avail. listing. CONs: Room is old. AC is noisy. Bathroom needs more lighting. Bed is placed near table - be sure to move bed away or you'll bump your head on the table edge. Buffet breakfast is temporarily UNAVAILABLE despite listing. I was issued a daily voucher with SAME menu per day at the next-door Cafe with some non-English speaking ladies - that means just ONE coffee, ONE everything, NOT a buffet. This hotel losts one star due to this.

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MyungJin

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

보통이에요, 샤워수압이 약해요

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TOSHIHIRO

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

チューリヒ中央駅から3分と近くて、安くて清潔な宿でした♪シャワーの水圧が少し弱いので⭐︎4にしましたが、全く問題ないレベルです。

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Christina

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super convenient location, 3 min walk from the main train station. Very vintage feel to the hotel, rooms have not been updated, but still has everything you might need! Including AC unit. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast included, plentiful bread with assorted jam, cheeses, hard boiled egg and coffee or tea. We enjoyed our stay!

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Kimberly

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our room - spacious, comfortable & great amenities. Huge tub, desk & refrigerator available for use. We checked in very late due to a canceled train, but Alex was patient, friendly and helpful - even told us where we could get pizza nearby! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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Anne

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They are using the cafe next door. The breakfast would be a coffee and pastry. I did not get the breakfast, so I can't comment on quality. My room had no heat. The desk did send me an electric radiator which helped some, but it was a good clothes warmer. The hotel is 3 blocks from the main train station

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, accommodating and helpful, and automated after-hours check-in generally works. A few guests found late arrivals tricky due to limited reception hours, though early check-ins were sometimes granted.

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ANTHONY

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk person Jakob was very accommodating. He allowed us to check in before 11 AM! He also allowed us to borrow a hot water kettle. Check out is also later than other hotels. It is at 11:30. There is an available elevator, although small. Hotel is a bit old but is very close to the main train station, Zurich HB. Approximately 6-7 minutes walk. Hotel is also close to old town and the new area where you can go shopping. Close to restaurants. Will definitely stay again if we are in Zurich. Highly recommended if you want to stay close to action but in a much quieter location.

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sandrine

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful. We had a great time and the staff was very helpful.

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Brian

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly & accommodating staff

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Andrew

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Close to Hauptbahnhof (though you need to carry suitcase up stairs in front of hotel) | Comfortable bed | Power sockets were in the right places | Complimentary water | Included breakfast from cafe next door was tasty Cons: No reception after hours (though there is an emergency phone number) - should have been notified of after hours access code prior to check-in | Safe could be more modern (but it did the job) | Interior is a bit old - USB power sockets could be installed

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Shiu Tung

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They allowed me an early check-in, thanks so much!!

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olive

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely property with very personal service.

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Gyongy

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were unaware of an airport shuttle? Arriving after 8:00 p.m. was a bit difficult. We were, however, finally able to follow the steps to open and get our keys. It was very helpful that a young couple was coming out and could help us. Also thoughtful and helpful was an envelope with our name with a key! It seemed very early to have no staff available. Next day staff person was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay.

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Jeremy

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Automated check in was easy, although reception is also staffed from 8-8. Clean cozy room. Good selection of TV channels. Great location!

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Hasan

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Resepsiyondaki görevli çok nazik,kibar ve güler yüzlüydü özellikle öğleden sonra çalışan arkadaş teşekkür ediyorum burdan yardımcı oldular sorduğum herşeye cevap verdi. Oda temiz güzel rahat ama biraz küçüktü. Küçük bebeğimiz olmasaydı küçük olması da çok problem değil. Otelin konumu çok güzel tren garına yürüyerek 5 dk.

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Taro

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is really friendly and kind. I’m satisfied to stay there.

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Location

Exceptionally central, a short walk from Zürich Hauptbahnhof and close to Old Town, trams, and sights.

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MAGALY

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the hotel is great. Really close to the train station.

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Gregory

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Convenient location

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Guylaine

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location!

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Laetitia

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great small hotel right at the train station, super convenient. Nice staff

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Odalys

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Arlette is a small but clean hotel, perfect for a short stay in Zürich. The location is excellent—just steps from the main train station, making it very convenient to explore the city and travel around Switzerland.

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Ruoyu

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the railway station, very convenient.

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Hemsa

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, condition, easy check in / out,

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Darlene

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, staff was excellent, breakfast was available. Convenient location

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Seth

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything - museums, restaurants, train etc.

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Euan

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to main station. Easy to walk to lake.

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Dining

Breakfast is typically a simple continental set, often served at the cafe next door; guests describe it as basic to enjoyable rather than a buffet. Overall dining comments focus on breakfast only.

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Douglas John

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was outsourced to café next door, and was pretty frugal. They were obviously not keen on having to accommodate hotel guests.

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Toshiyuki

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

中央駅から近く、便利。スタッフは親切です。朝食はバン、チーズ、ゆで玉子、オレンシジュース、コーヒーのセットが配膳される。オムレツなどは追加料金で頼める。ETHに行くときにまた利用したいです。

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Kari

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service, very friendly staff. Breakfast is bit poor, but ok. I would choose this hotel again!

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Andrew

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Close to Hauptbahnhof (though you need to carry suitcase up stairs in front of hotel) | Comfortable bed | Power sockets were in the right places | Complimentary water | Included breakfast from cafe next door was tasty Cons: No reception after hours (though there is an emergency phone number) - should have been notified of after hours access code prior to check-in | Safe could be more modern (but it did the job) | Interior is a bit old - USB power sockets could be installed

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Robert

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything the pictures promised. Cute little hotel perfectly positioned in the heart of the action. Clean and comfortable. Friendly. Very good breakfast.

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Oddbjoern

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Abt 4 minutes walk from Zürich HBF. Friendly check-in. Room was clean, OK size. Comfortable bed, but part of the window ledge protruded over the pillow area, making it impossible to sit and watch TV. Breakfast (set menu) served next door.

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Elizabeth

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint hotel, and the staff was so helpful!!! It has an excellent location! Great breakfast place nextdoor!

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Marshall

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel’s location is ashort distance away from the train station. Passageway to the hotel was dimly lit at night, but not a problem. Only difficulty was in finding hotel’s location on the 1st day. Good baslc breakfast from nearby bakery.

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Anita

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bra beliggenhet i nærheten av jernbanestasjonen. Noe utdatert rom, og litt enkel frokost.

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Wilfried

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service, very clean, well appointed room, nice breakfast and very well located near the main railway station.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3 $227
4 $193	5 $220	6	7 $193	8 $213	9 $173	10 $192
11 $164	12 $191	13 $180	14 $205	15 $201	16 $211	17 $175
18 $152	19 $199	20 $199	21 $175	22 $174	23 $202	24 $229
25 $155	26 $164	27 $167	28 $164	29 $175	30 $162	31 $163

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20 $201	21 $274	22	23	24 $343	25 $302	26 $324
27 $195	28	29	30 $258