Riverfront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers. Hotel Zak - Hostel offers 17 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels.
Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Amenities
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 8 am; check-in end time: 10:00 pm late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for chf 55.0 per day.
Payment Policy
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately chf 11 per person rollaway bed fee: chf 55.0 per day the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Food and water bowls are available pets stay free
Cashless transactions are available 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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Reviews
MARIA
Aug 22, 2025 10:00:14 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Basic room, I was on the 3rd floor so noises from the bar were minimum. The toilet and shower were clean. I didn't like the pillow, too flat, but i had 2 as i was in a double room ( it seems those are the type of pillows they use here based in previous experience)
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Reviews
MARIA
Aug 22, 2025 10:00:14 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Basic room, I was on the 3rd floor so noises from the bar were minimum. The toilet and shower were clean. I didn't like the pillow, too flat, but i had 2 as i was in a double room ( it seems those are the type of pillows they use here based in previous experience)
Samantha
Jul 19, 2025 07:25:10 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Kind staff and a great, local vibe in the bar
Salome
Sep 20, 2024 05:10:54 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: The accommodation is a little dated in places (some broken tiles in the shower and on the floor of the toilet). The double rooms have a spacious wardrobe, a practical washbasin, a small work desk and a TV. Unfortunately, the double room on my floor (2nd floor) had no lounge and no kitchen/fridge. It was a little too expensive for what was on offer.
Rosemary
May 11, 2024 05:31:22 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: Check-in is not 24-hour as described. There are no tea-making facilities at all. No microwave. Not by the river as described. Reception and dining area is a smoky bar. No extra blankets available when requested. Rooms have no en-suite so we came across neighbour on corridor in his underpants only. Cobwebs in room and walls needed painting.
Derek
Jul 22, 2023 03:23:20 AM
Review Score:
4
Summary: Extremely good location. Good to all amenities. A little noisy though. Nicole and René were very helpful and accomodating.
Aug 18, 2019 01:21:21 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: Rene & the Zak team were fantastic, good price value. Perfect location. We will be back!
Mar 3, 2019 04:47:32 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: Convenient for a short stay! Sometimes a bit noisy!
Ethan
Feb 13, 2017 05:12:39 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: Super fast wifi, nice rooms with sinks, comfy bed. Thought it was great! Especially for the price.
Jul 17, 2013 01:30:41 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: My stay was comfortable and very pleasant, the owner and his staff are so polite and helpful, hostel is in a great location, convenient to commute to different parts, very easy to move about. Also great shops in the nearby areas. Would recommend the hostel to anyone