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.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vainius
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Location is amazing, everything is within walking distance, views are breath taking
  • V
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Visited this hotel multiple times, it is a great hotel, lovely location, personnel is professional but a bit distant/cold. The rooms are stylish and clean. Breakfast is good with healthy options.
  • 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
  • Annamamman
    Sweden Sweden
    Very good breakfast, especially the bircher muesli.
  • Diane
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Staff were helpful and pleasant. Room was comfortable. Restaurant had a menu that includes enough for everyone to choose. Delicious.
  • Hande
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything was great! I especially liked that they were very responsive to emails and inquiries. Really good service.
  • 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...

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.