Boutique Hotel Josef

Check in easy and bistro staff very helpful The rooftop patio was a bonus

A nice hotel very close to the grand central station. A small lounge and a bar with the essentials but not more than that. The room was rather small and but clean. The bed was also on the smaller side but comfortable anyway. Would consider staying there again if I were to visit Zurich again

Very cute hotel right next to Zurich train station ( maybe 5 mins walk). The terrace is amazing to sit down and relax end of day. Staff person was very friendly and let us use the terrace at night an hour before closing time. Check in is all by self in a kiosk and pretty seamless. We arrived in early and could store our luggage in the luggage storage area in the hotel. Overall it was a nice stay.

As a heads up- it's a self check in place, with the automated screen in the cafe next door. Clean, functional, easy access to the train station via a short walk

Great location just a short walk from the main station and central Zurich. Easy check-in via the touch screen. Clean and good quality interior fittings. The windows have shutters on them, some controlled via switches. Comfortable bed, clean room. Bag storage in the basement controlled via key card for security. Amazing coffee and pastries served in the cafe, the hazelnut latte was fantastic also! I’d happily stay here again and would reccomend to friends/colleagues

Viele Restaurants auf der Josefstrasse, super weil so nah zum Bahnhof. Nette Bar zum Frühstücken. Nettes Personal.

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.

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.

Very cozy hotel. First time using a self check in system for a hotel. So no concierge downstairs. That might be a turn off for some people but we didn’t mind it. It’s right next to the main train station which is convenient. It took us a while to find out how to open the luggage room to put our bags in until check in time since there’s no concierge but talking to the cafe barista helped. Really nice and safe area.

Only one computer for self check in and there is a queue, not much privacy as other people can see the details you put in while checking in. Bedroom does not cater for tourist, no international electric sockets. On the other hand, luggage storage is available for the day even after check out and they have molton brown toiletries in the room.

Great location for my purposes- just as sleep over between train journeys. The room was very small, clean but I think the bed linens could use some bleach.

Perfekt läge. Små trivsamma rum med bra sängar. Lite slitet. Mycket dåligt städat badrum.

I liked the decor but everthing in the room did feel quite cheap, especially the bedding, one side had one pillow and one side had two pillows stuffed in one case. The pillows were far too thin. The room was just quite worn, scuffs all over the walls etc. Great location though but i think overproced for the quality.

Dirty room, no hand towels or face clothes ( we arrived too tired to bother requesting, but should not have had to do so.) overall, cannot recommend beyond the ideal location for the train station.

Zimmer war ok! Badezimmer war nicht sehr sauber und die Lavabö war verstopft und keine Personal war im Hotel die wir melden konnten! War sehr mühsam..

Brilliant location, good room, good value for money as we only paid GBP 98 for a night for two adults being a Sunday night. The generous amount of coffee capsules (4+1 decaf) was super generous for Europe. If only the wash basin in the bathroom was usable. The drain was blocked and required waiting between uses. As we only stayed one night leaving early in the morning, we reported the issue to house keeping on our way out. Shower was not as good as other places in Switzerland that we stayed, but quite ok. Other comments are: The electronic self check in means that you can only start checking in at 2, and you need to enter your details including passport number etc. I can imagine a queue in the busier seasons as there is only one single terminal for check in. Also, since there is one person running the cafe, they were quite pressured for time between making drinks, serving and answering the inevitable questions from guests trying to check in. Plug points could be more convenient location wise. If the bed was raised style, the bottom of bed could house luggage and make it within reach of vacuum cleaner. Consider a fold out table above the bench and adding a mini fridge. I will consider the hotel for next stay.

Hotel molto comodo alle spalle della stazione e a pochi minuti a piedi dal centro di zurigo. Ben arredato e confortevole. Bisogna curare maggiormente la pulizia, sotto il letto 1 cm di polvere e il piatto doccia nero è tutto macchiato di calcare bianco. Il self check in abbastanza semplice ma se hai un problema non so a chi puoi rivolgerti

그린델발트 넘어가기전 취리히 공항에서 가까운 호텔 알아보고 예약했는데 위치는 정말 좋아요. 기차역 바로 인접이라서 다음 목적지 넘어가는데 최고였습니다. 다만 객실이 너무 좁고 침대 옆 선반에 먼지가 너무 많았고 커튼이 고장나서 가져온 수건으로 가려놨네요

the room has a lot of dust

The location is convenient and the neighborhood also fine, the bar i very cozym though closed on Sunday until noon. Self check in easy and convenient. the rooms are fine. I've stayed twice and I found the rooms not very clean. Dirty windows, dusty at the corners of the desk by the bed as well bthroom floor.

As others have said, the room is small. The only option to get into the bed is to crawl over the other person in the bed (if you are the person sleeping on the inside). And the pillows leave MUCH to be desired! The shower is nice and hot with good water pressure. And the toiletries smell wonderful. You will NOT meet a front desk person to check yourself in: only the bartender is available to help you should you have any troubles. The bartender was very nice!

Great hotel location. Small room space for the price. Not enough light in the room even for a small space. Pro of self checkin: quick & easy, Con of self-check in: can’t request for additional coffee pods or cups. Pillows should be upgraded. Shower splatters all over. Appreciate the Molton Brown shampoo, conditioner & hand & body soap. Carpet in the hallways are outdated.

A nice hotel very close to the grand central station. A small lounge and a bar with the essentials but not more than that. The room was rather small and but clean. The bed was also on the smaller side but comfortable anyway. Would consider staying there again if I were to visit Zurich again

Very closely located to train station which was very convenient. Hotel nice and stylish however bedroom had some wear and tear to decor. Twice I needed help from staff was due to issues with check in machine and with deactivated card - on both occasions the only staff available was the man at the bar. He was very helpful but he had to consult colleague on both occasions for support as he was managing the bar. I felt bad for him and he was helpless and didn’t know how to help which seemed to leave him feeling guilty. I had to walk to sister hotel on one of the occasions to fix card which was only 1 minute away but still may not please everybody. Pillows very soft, and rooms sadly very dark. When you put the lights on there was only the option for full bright lights all around the room or nothing so wasn’t a great ambience. Overall would recommend but with these points in mind.

I would not recommend staying here during warm months. The air conditioning in the room was not working at all. We stayed for 3 nights & each day when we reached out to let them know our room was very warm they said they would take care of it & they never did. There is not s formal front desk & we were usually out for the day before anyone arrived & we returned to the hotel after the staff had left for the day so there was never anyone to discuss the problem with them n person but I would call each day & ask them to resolve it while we were out. Unfortunately leaving the windows open for a breeze was not am option as the hotel is located directly next to Zurich HB which was tremendously convenient for travel but way too loud overnight to keep windows open. The temperature of the room was between 80-82 degrees the entire staff even though we had the temperature set much lower. I am still waiting to hear back from the hotel directly or hotels.com for resolution. A 3 night stay totaled over $1,000. This is not acceptable for a hotel with no air conditioning in the middle of summer.

Clean room in a convenient location. I would recommend staying here. I didn't love that the climate control was locked and we needed to leave the window opened, but that was minor.

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.

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.

Property was convent to the train station, nice safe area. The check in process was strange and confusing but the room was ok. The AC didnt work so we had to sleep with the tiny window open. We end up not sleeping much due to all the noice from the train. It’s a trade off.

The room was clean but small. The double bed was against the wall so one person would struggle to get up in the night without waking the other. It was very hot when we stayed - the room was airconditioned but not a comfortable night's sleep if you were sleeping against the wall. Definitely worth considering upgrading to a bigger room if staying during the warmer months.

It’s ridiculous that there’s only one self check in machine and the reception is in another hotel. The staff in the cafe is only equipped to help with basic check and directs all other operational matters to hotel Montana (where the reception is). I booked for 2 nights in 2 separate bookings which the machine and the cafe staff are unable to assist with. I then had to go to hotel Montana to explain this situation and the reception assured that there was no issues since I was allocated the same room. There was obviously an issue with the key card the next day and I was unable to enter my room. The new key card was given to the cafe staff which was unaware of the situation and had to call the reception for clarification. The check in procedure is extremely messy and badly managed. Additionally, I paid for a kitchenette, deluxe studio room (the largest / most expensive option) but there was no amenities to use the kitchenette - only a fridge and a coffee machine - no basic kitchen utensils nor spoon/ fork. Other than the location which is near Zurich HB, there are no pull factors of this hotel as the price is too steep for such a basic room that has no facilities.

The hotel is a boutique style and therefore it is fairly small and quiet. It is located very close to the central station and is extremely convenient to go around. The guests need to do self check in, which is quite straightforward. At the check in, Andras helped us with the settling in, even though he is not really a front desk boy. He is extremely helpful and super nice. He works at the cafe at the entrance to the hotel. In the morning, Oaryna, who is on her shift at the cafe gave us plenty of great tips. In a way the people at the cafe who may not be part of the hotel are the best gem of this hotel. About the room, it is very cozy and clean. The bed is very comfy. We got a attic room so we got slanted walls, but that’s what we wanted. Our room is certainly not as spacious as in some countries, but it should be noted that it is quite a nice sized Swiss hotel. I would like to add two suggestions that might make it cherry on top for this already great hotel. (1) The owner may consider adding either a curtain or door to fully close the shower area. No matter how carefully we showered, we got water splashing out since it is only a half closure. (2) Maybe the hotel could provide a “no cleaning or new towel” option such as a sign or something. That way, maybe it can be more eco friendly. Just a pointer US travelers. As per Swiss rule, the hotel could only keep the AC only at 24 Celsius at the lowest. So it can feel quite warm. But it is not the hotel’s fault.

What staff service. I self checked in and saw nor spoke to anyone.

Checking in was terrible. The worst I’ve ever experienced at any hotel. Couldn’t contact anyone. If you’re an international traveller they don’t have what’s app and only want you to call them. The cafe staff where self check in initially didn’t even assist. It’s a shame as the room was great so was the location by the train station. Shower head was also broken. All round bad stay sadly what should have been a great one night stay.

Unkomplizierter Check-In und Check-Out. Entgegenkommende Mitarbeiter. Leider war die Kaffeemaschine im Zimmer kaputt.

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.

Cute little room! Staff was helpful in checking us in.

Hotel Josef is a very decent hotel for a couple of days. The room size was fine; location was excellent being very close to the train/bus station; bed and bedding very very comfortable. Check in was clunky and only successful with the help of the kind guy at the coffee shop (attached to the hotel. Shower drain didn’t work so water overflowed onto the bathroom floor. Room furniture was uncomfortable, but was at least existed. Overall rating is satisfactory, given it was a short stopover.

There is no 24 hour manned check in. The automated check in did not work and the reception area is not lit. This was very unnerving when arriving on my own, late after a flight delay.

Only one computer for self check in and there is a queue, not much privacy as other people can see the details you put in while checking in. Bedroom does not cater for tourist, no international electric sockets. On the other hand, luggage storage is available for the day even after check out and they have molton brown toiletries in the room.

I really liked the proximity to the train station and old town area. I thought there were good restaurants nearby and some options for grocery shopping. I thought the hotel room was nice and clean and had what I needed for my stay. The staff was polite, although I wish there was a more clear reception area.

Very close by to Zurich Main Train station. Perfect spot to stay in Zurich and shopping

The hotel is around 5 mins walk from train station. There are many tram stops around the hotel make it easy to get around Zurich. Many groceries store and good local restaurants to choose from within 5-10 mins walk. I would stay here again if we go back to Zurich.

Ideal location close to the main rail station. Also local to the bus station where we had some trips booked so location wise was perfect. For those that want peace and quiet this isn't the place because of being so close to the railway station which is in use nearly 24 hours a day. The room itself was clean, the bed was comfortable. The room was cleaned daily. We had no problems whatsoever

Overnight stay in Zürich. Convenient for station.

Great location just a short walk from the main station and central Zurich. Easy check-in via the touch screen. Clean and good quality interior fittings. The windows have shutters on them, some controlled via switches. Comfortable bed, clean room. Bag storage in the basement controlled via key card for security. Amazing coffee and pastries served in the cafe, the hazelnut latte was fantastic also! I’d happily stay here again and would reccomend to friends/colleagues

Ottima posizione vicino alla stazione centrale, camere pulite, check-in automatico anche in tarda notte

Great hotel close to the train station and in walking distance to the main attractions. Very welcoming staff too.

This hotel was perfect for an overnight in Zurich. It is a very easy and quick walk from the train. The area is safe, with a grocery store right across the street! We did not eat at the restaurant, but it was very nice looking. The room itself was very clean, comfortable bed, spacious. Large bathroom. Lovely to be able to open the windows and get fresh air. Check in is at a kiosk right inside the restaurant. The bartender is there to help if needed. But it went smooth. There is an elevator, which was great for luggage. Even though it is literally next to the train tracks, the windows were well insulated and the room was quiet. There is no air conditioning, so in the summer, I would guess it would be quite hot. But for us, it was perfect to be able to walk into old town Zurich and see the sights. Would definitely recommend!

The hotel is located less 3-mins of walk away from the Zurich HB, which was very convenient. We arrived a little early, but they let us stay inside the building despite everything is self-service. But, they also have a luggage storage if needed. The room was very clean and tidy, and had everything we needed. Soundproofing was good, despite the location.

Lovely hotel shame about self check in/out it’s always easier to talk to a person, shame there was no breakfast offered when we stayed but luckily a bakery next door

Beautiful esthetic. Friendly staff at the bar downstairs who helped with check in. Really nice coffee and simple food offerings from the bar downstairs as well. Excellent location close to old town, the land museum and the main train station. Highly recommend!

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.

Great location just a short walk from the main station and central Zurich. Easy check-in via the touch screen. Clean and good quality interior fittings. The windows have shutters on them, some controlled via switches. Comfortable bed, clean room. Bag storage in the basement controlled via key card for security. Amazing coffee and pastries served in the cafe, the hazelnut latte was fantastic also! I’d happily stay here again and would reccomend to friends/colleagues

La colazione non era compresa. Abbiamo dovuto pagarla

Viele Restaurants auf der Josefstrasse, super weil so nah zum Bahnhof. Nette Bar zum Frühstücken. Nettes Personal.

Nice large quiet room, comfortable little bar/coffee shop. Did not care for the self-checkin.

Super cute! Loved the cafe downstairs. Small rooms but was expected. Would def stay again.

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.

Very convenient, comfortable hotel, slight spoiled by grumpy, rigid service and poor breakfast