Modern Swiss retreat in Zürich Center offers Italian cuisine at its bistro and panoramic views from the rooftop terrace for a complete urban experience
Boutique Hotel Josef in Zürich Center is ideal for business and leisure travelers. Notable for its helpful staff and proximity to ETH Zurich, it offers free WiFi, on-site laundry, a 24-hour business center, and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy light fare at il baretto.
Located in Zürich Center, a neighborhood in Zürich, Boutique Hotel Josef is near a metro station. Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Letzigrund Stadium or Hardturm. Visit our Zürich travel guide
13 Josefstrasse, Zürich, 8005
What's nearby
Swiss National Museum
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bahnhofstrasse
12 min walk - 0.9 km
Lindenhof
13 min walk - 1.1 km
ETH Zurich
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Zurich Town Hall
16 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop
3 min walk
Zürich Central Station
9 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
20 min drive
Restaurants
VITO
9 min walk
Burger King
3 min walk
Starbucks
4 min walk
Banhmi 136
7 min walk
Bierwerk Züri
4 min walk
About this property
Boutique Hotel Josef
Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
At Boutique Hotel Josef, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site Italian cuisine bistro, il baretto, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
An elevator and a banquet hall
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to sound-insulated walls and espresso makers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
35-cm flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
35-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
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Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 26:
Bar/Lounge
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.
Property is also known as
Hotel Josef Zürich
Josef Zürich
Hotel Josef
Boutique Hotel Josef Hotel
Boutique Hotel Josef Zürich
Boutique Hotel Josef Hotel Zürich
Frequently asked questions
Is Boutique Hotel Josef pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Boutique Hotel Josef?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Hotel Josef on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩203,396, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel Josef?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Boutique Hotel Josef?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Boutique Hotel Josef located?
Located in Zürich Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of Design and Bahnhofstrasse. Swiss National Museum and Platzpromenade are also within 10 minutes. Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop and Sihlquai-HB Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
Boutique Hotel Josef Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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A comfortable room. Not very big but affordable for the few days I spent in Zurich.
Very close to the station. A lovely restaurant connected to the hotel.
Self Check in was easy.
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.
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.
Comfy bed, great location for the station and our overnight stay. Friendly staff only downside bathroom only had one working tap, but staff responded positively when advised.
Very convenient location. Nice coffee machine inside the room. If you could let me know that there is a European power socket located underneath the coffee table, I would not walk all the way to a local Interdiscount store to purchase one (Swiss to European power point adaptor).
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
Hotel staff were unfriendly. Check in was self serve. Room was small but comfortable and within easy walk to train station. Cheap for the city.
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Shirin
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Love the design of the rooms in this hotel, bathroom was gorgeous and had really nice toiletries - so no need to pack your own. It’s self check in, but that was easy. Very close to the station and in a nice area.
Very nice property, steps from central train station. Lovely cafe downstairs for breakfast. The only thing I did not appreciate was the self-check-in computer. Not even a hello from hotel staff? Was off-putting.
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!
Nice looking property. Easy 5 minute walk to train station and nearby a grocery store and several cafes. Biggest drawback was lack of air conditioning and train noise, but overall a good experience.
Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Tara
Sep 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.