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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Lithuania“Location is amazing, everything is within walking distance, views are breath taking”- Helen
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“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“Very comfortable, everything we needed was there. Staff very kind. Perfect temperature and location. Every detail was taken care of.” - Tim
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“Staff were helpful and pleasant. Room was comfortable. Restaurant had a menu that includes enough for everyone to choose. Delicious.” - Fawad
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“The lighting . Brilliant, literally and figuratively. I could actually read without straining. Also, loved the paintings.” - Stephen
United Kingdom“Historic charm Newly decorated and perfect location” - Varvara 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
- Le Bar du Boeuf
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- au premier
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
