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title: "Oldtown Hostel Otter, Zurich: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Oldtown Hostel Otter in Zurich: rated 8.4 by guests, Hostel. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel
# Oldtown Hostel Otter

Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland

8.4 ·  Very good 157 reviews ·  9.3 Location score
## About Oldtown Hostel Otter

Oldtown Hostel Otter is a hostel in Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 157 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 870 m from the centre of Zurich. The nearest beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport, Zürich Airport (ZRH), is 10.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 24

Oberdorfstrasse 7 [hotelotter.ch](http://www.hotelotter.ch/)

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **34**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zürich, Helmhaus</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zürich Airport (ZRH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zurich</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">870 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Zwingli Denkmal200 m
-   Helmhaus230 m
-   Grafische Sammlung, Kunsthaus Zürich250 m
-   Bibliothek, Kunsthaus Zürich250 m
-   Zirkus Knie280 m
-   Zunftstadt340 m

## Oldtown Hostel Otter: in detail

Oldtown Hostel Otter provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hostel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at Oldtown Hostel Otter have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a refrigerator available in select accommodations. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

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## Questions about Oldtown Hostel Otter

### How do guests rate Oldtown Hostel Otter?

Oldtown Hostel Otter has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 157 reviews, which is better than 55% of rated hotels in Zurich.

### How far is Oldtown Hostel Otter from the airport?

The nearest airport, Zürich Airport (ZRH), is 10.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Oldtown Hostel Otter close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.7 km from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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