Hotel St. Josef

Hotel St. Josef is at Hirschengraben 64 in central Zürich, Switzerland, on a tree-lined street at the edge of the Old Town and close to the university quarter. The Hirschengraben location sits between the Niederdorf and the Universitätsquartier, with the Central tram interchange and the Polybahn funicular nearby, and the main station is around 15 minutes away on foot or a short tram ride. The Kunsthaus Zürich and the Schauspielhaus theatre are close, which gives the area a cultural character. The hotel is a small, budget-priced city property, known for modest, practical accommodation rather than amenities. Rooms are available as Single, Double and Triple configurations, and rates generally run from about CHF 130 to CHF 220 per night, a notably low price for a central address in Zürich. Free wifi is provided and breakfast is available. The hotel does not have a restaurant, spa or pool, but the surrounding streets contain cafés, bakeries and Old Town restaurants within a short walk. Service is straightforward and friendly, with reception staff able to help with maps, tram tickets and sightseeing suggestions. The hotel suits independent travellers, students and families who want a central position without the high rates of the larger hotels on Bahnhofstrasse and Utoquai. Rooms are typically simple and compact, so guests who want extensive facilities may prefer a larger property. Hirschengraben is calmer than the main nightlife streets, though trams pass nearby, and the combination of price and location offers good value for a short stay.