City-Hotel Ochsen

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Built in 1543, this hotel in the centre of Zug accommodated famous guests like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, yet it offers modern amenities like free internet and air-conditioning. The City-Hotel Ochsen is situated in the middle of the beautiful historic centre, 200 metres from the Zug Postplatz Train Station and from Lake Zug. All rooms are air-conditioned and have an en-suite bathroom, a cable TV and a water kettle. Fine Swiss and international cuisine is served in the Hotel Ochsen's restaurant and in the bar you can enjoy aromatic coffee or a cool glass of beer.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Superior Single Room
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 single bed
US$1,042 for 3 nights
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Superior Single Room
  • 1 single bed
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Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$347 per night
Price US$1,042
Excluded: CHF 2 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
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  • Non-refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Vainius
Lithuania Lithuania
“Location is amazing, everything is within walking distance, views are breath taking”
Helen
Ireland Ireland
“The welcome you get in City Hotel Ochsen is what would make you come back ! The little things they do great - requesting a little jug of milk when you arrive late is no problem will deliver to your room , to showing you the map of Zug. Both the...”
Chan
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Nice facilities, super warm welcome with kids set, spacious room, everything is clean. I want to say thank you for cleaning and organising all the things when we are out for breakfast after the first night. Breakfast is simply but delicious and...”
Romina
Italy Italy
“Very comfortable, everything we needed was there. Staff very kind. Perfect temperature and location. Every detail was taken care of.”
Tim
South Africa South Africa
“Spscious room, great location, near thebold town and lake but also close to the shopping area and train station. Great breakfast”
Diane
Switzerland Switzerland
“Staff were helpful and pleasant. Room was comfortable. Restaurant had a menu that includes enough for everyone to choose. Delicious.”
Fawad
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The hotel is a hidden gem right in centre of Zug. The property is very traditional with modern amenities. The staff is super co-operative and supporting. It is walking distance to the lake and all major attractions. Parking is not free (excepts...”
Craig
Australia Australia
“The lighting . Brilliant, literally and figuratively. I could actually read without straining. Also, loved the paintings.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Historic charm Newly decorated and perfect location”
Varvara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very well designed, clean and comfortable room. Lovely lounge, bar and restaurant with tasty food for dinner and great breakfast. Walking distance from the lake for a nice evening or morning walk and not that far from the station”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Le Bar du Boeuf
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
au premier
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

City-Hotel Ochsen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
CHF 85 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform City-Hotel Ochsen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.