Hotel St. Josef

Hotel St. Josef is a quiet budget hotel at Hirschengraben 64, near the university district and the Polybahn funicular in Zürich, Switzerland. Hirschengraben is a tree-lined street east of the Old Town, between the Niederdorf and the hill-side university quarter, and the address combines a calm atmosphere with a central position. The Old Town, the Limmat river and the Grossmünster are a short walk downhill, and the Polybahn, which rises to the ETH main building and its terrace overlooking the city, is nearby. The main station is roughly fifteen minutes away on foot, or a few minutes by tram. With listed nightly rates of about CHF 130 to CHF 220, the hotel is among the more affordable central options in a city where accommodation is expensive, and it attracts students, visiting academics, budget-conscious tourists and small families. Room types include Single Rooms, Double Rooms and Triple Rooms, and listed amenities are wifi and available breakfast. The small, quiet character suits travellers who want to sleep well and spend their time out exploring rather than in the hotel. The surrounding area offers student cafés, bakeries and inexpensive restaurants, as well as the Kunsthaus and the Schauspielhaus a short distance away. The location on a tree-lined street gives a quieter feel than the busier Niederdorf nightlife area, though evening noise can still be heard on some weekends. Visitors arriving with luggage can reach the hotel by tram from the main station, avoiding the climb. Booking in advance is important during academic conferences, the summer season and the Christmas market period, when inexpensive central rooms are quickly taken. The property is a simple, well-located choice for visitors on a modest budget.