Oldtown Hostel Otter, Zurich - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

The 3-star Oldtown Hostel Otter in Niederdorf, known for medieval streets and Grossmünster cathedral, features the old-established Wüste Bar and welcomes guests aged 16-50 with individually furnished rooms and shared lounges with kitchenettes.

Diverse Room Configurations

Rooms at Oldtown Hostel Otter span 129 ft² and include options from female-only 6-bed dormitories to private twin rooms with en-suite facilities. Each dormitory provides personal lockers, while private rooms feature TVs, fridges, and washbasins.

Bar Service

The Wüste Bar serves as the property's on-site drinking establishment.

Common Area Amenities

A shared lounge offers a fully equipped kitchenette and luggage storage space. The Kunsthaus Zurich art museum stands 0.2 miles from the hostel.

Central City Location

The Oldtown Hostel Otter positions guests near major landmarks including St. Peter Church, Grossmunster, and Lindenhof hill, all within 0.5 miles. Zurich Airport lies 5.5 miles from the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Bed Male Dormitory Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

Shower

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Bunk Bed Female Dormitory Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

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1 Bunk bed

Shower

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Budget Bed 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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1 person

16 m²

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Zurich400 m

Airports

Kloten (ZRH) 11.9 km

St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) 106.0 km

Train

Zürich Stadelhofen400 m

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Spacious Comfort

“I stayed in a six-bed room that had a surprising amount of space. The individual sinks in the room were a great touch, enhancing our privacy and convenience. Though we shared a toilet and shower with other rooms, I found the bathroom situation manageable, as it was always clean and accessible.” view full review

Clean Facilities

“During my visit, I noticed that the shared bathroom facilities were consistently spotless. It was never occupied for long, allowing for a hassle-free experience when it was time to freshen up. This cleanliness made my stay feel much more comfortable.” view full review

Good Breakfast Options

“The breakfast provided was basic yet satisfying. While the selection wasn't enormous, I appreciated the quality of the items available, including freshly baked bread and delicious homemade jam. Just enough to kickstart my day!” view full review

Bright and Cozy

“My dorm had a wide window that let in plenty of natural light and fresh air. It created a warm ambiance in the room, making it a pleasant space to relax after a day of exploring. I truly enjoyed the brightness it brought to our living area.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Laundry

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Location

Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Map view

street view

Oberdorfstrasse 7, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

City landmarks

Museum

Swiss National Museum

1.5 km

Utoquai

Lake Zurich

1.2 km

Zoo

Zoo Zurich

2.8 km

Zurich

1.5 km

Museum

FIFA World Football Museum

1.8 km

Park

Platzspitz park

1.5 km

Museum

focusTerra

1.1 km

Pelikanstrasse 40

Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich

1.5 km

Historic Site

Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall

800 m

Museum

Haus Konstruktiv

1.5 km

Museum

Zoological Museum

1.8 km

Nearby

Mall

Bahnhofstrasse

540 m

Church

Grossmunster

540 m

Park

Lindenhof hill

540 m

Museum

Museum of Art

550 m

Church

Fraumunster Church

540 m

Square

Buerkliplatz

540 m

Badenerstrasse 420

Old Town

550 m

Square

Paradeplatz

540 m

Uraniastrasse 9 Above Jules Verne Panorama Bar

Urania Observatory

540 m

Church

St. Peter Church

540 m

Opera House

Zurich Opera House

550 m

Museum

Helmhaus

540 m

Muensterhof 20

Zunfthaus zur Meisen

340 m

Munsterbrucke

Monument to Hans Waldmann

300 m

Museum

Haus zum Rech

420 m

Limmatquai

540 m

Square

Sechselautenplatz

550 m

Right bank of Limmat river

Niederdorf

540 m

Public Building

Stadthaus

540 m

Restaurants

Sternen Grill

190 m

Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue

Vorderer Sternen

200 m

Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue

Tschingg

70 m

Oberdorfstrasse 2

Hechtplatz Sommergarten

90 m

Hechtplatz 7

Belcafe Pizza & Bar

210 m

Bellevueplatz Tramhaltestelle

Sterne Foifi

200 m

Theaterstrasse 22

ViCAFE Munsterhof

390 m

Muensterhof 20 Zunfthaus zur Meisen

Metzgerei Z'graggen

490 m

Stuessihofstatt 10

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