🇨🇭 Solothurn, Switzerland
Chez Sven Apartment
📍 Weststadtstrasse, Solothurn, 4500
Your stay — Chez Sven Apartment
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chez Sven Apartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3rd floor) to minimize potential street noise from Weststadtstrasse, which can get busy with traffic. Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they might be closer to the street and service entrance, potentially increasing noise levels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as this 3-star hotel's lift location is not specified, but it's likely to be a central point of activity, potentially causing more noise.
Best views
The hotel's address on Weststadtstrasse suggests a westward orientation, so rooms on the higher floors (4-6) might offer views of the surrounding cityscape, including the nearby church or the city's historic center.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are likely to be the quietest, given the hotel's layout and the assumption that higher floors are generally less prone to street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may hear some traffic noise from Weststadtstrasse, especially during peak hours or when there are events in the city.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room with a balcony for a more pleasant stay, as this can provide a bit more space and a view, which might be worth the extra request. If you're driving, note that parking options in Solothurn can be limited; consider arriving early to secure a spot near the hotel or exploring alternative parking options in the surrounding area.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Chez Sven Apartment
free tier with speeds up to 100 Mbps, login via room key card
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader, no physical papers
14:00 - 20:00, early bag-drop available 10:00 - 14:00; CHF 20 late check-out fee until 22:00
available for a fee of CHF 10 per piece per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, some rooms have structural limitations
on-site parking available for CHF 20/night, nearest public car park 'Solothurn Parkhaus' CHF 25/night, no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 3.50 per person/night (Monday to Thursday), CHF 4.50 per person/night (Friday to Sunday)
Deposit & card hold: CHF 200 advance deposit, credit card hold of CHF 100 at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Marien (907 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: forum g (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Methodistische Kirche (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Dreifaltigkeitskirche (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ladedorf Langendorf — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Spielplatz Eichenweg — 650 m · ~8 min walk
Sauriermuseum Bellach — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Theater Delly — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Güggi Quartierspielplatz — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Ambassador-Apotheke — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Migrolino — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Solothurn Allmend — 826 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs for the best rates; exchange bureaux at airports and train stations charge poor rates and high fees.
Debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) and contactless/Mobile Pay are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and for transport; many places still prefer cash for small amounts (under 20 CHF).
Not expected but appreciated; round up the bill in restaurants (e.g., 46 CHF to 50 CHF), taxi drivers (round up to next 5 CHF), hotel staff (5–10 CHF for baggage/carrier).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee at a café — about 4–5 CHF.
A sandwich or salad takeaway from a bakery or supermarket deli — 10–15 CHF.
The main course at a mid-range restaurant — 25–35 CHF.
Not a big street-food town; try the weekly market (Friday morning) on the main square for sausages, cheese, and bread.
Migros, Coop, and Denner are the main budget supermarkets in this area.
H&M, C&A, and Vögele are typical affordable chain stores in the city centre.
A day pass for the Solothurn city bus zone (Zone 10) costs about 6 CHF; from Zurich Airport take the direct train (about 1h10, single ticket ~60 CHF) or a BlaBlaCar bus for ~15 CHF.
Drink tap water (excellent quality) instead of bottled; picnic from Migros/Coop for cheap lunches; buy a 24-hour bus pass for unlimited local travel.
Good to know — Solothurn
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Emergency Contacts
SolothurnIn Switzerland, 112 works as a general European emergency number. For non-urgent medical help, call 0800 334 334 (medphone). For an emergency doctor at night or weekends, dial 0848 226 226. The local Solothurn police station is on Baselstrasse 53, but use 117 for immediate response.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Solothurn, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chez Sven Apartment
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Ambassador-Apotheke — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Solothurn Hauptbahnhof → Rötihof (cable car base station)
💡 Bus 3 runs a bit more frequently in off-peak hours. Tell the driver you're heading to Hintere Wasserfallen; they might remind you which stop.
Solothurn town centre or station → Rötihof cable car base
💡 Book ahead on +41 32 623 33 33, especially evenings or Sundays. The drive is short but the last cable car up is around 18:00, so time it.
Solothurn Hauptbahnhof → Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus station + walk
💡 This gets you partway up the valley; you still need a 20-min walk or bus to the Rötihof cable car. Only worthwhile if you fancy a short hike before the climb. Check the cable car schedule first – last departure is 17:30 in low season.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Solothurn Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a supersaver ticket online in advance or use the Swiss Travel Pass if you're touring. The train drops you in town, then take bus 2 or 3 up to the Rötihof cable car base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Chez Sven Apartment?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3rd floor) to minimize potential street noise from Weststadtstrasse, which can get busy with traffic. Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they might be closer to the street and service entrance, potentially increasing noise levels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chez Sven Apartment?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as this 3-star hotel's lift location is not specified, but it's likely to be a central point of activity, potentially causing more noise.
Is Chez Sven Apartment noisy?
Guests may hear some traffic noise from Weststadtstrasse, especially during peak hours or when there are events in the city.
Which rooms have the best views at Chez Sven Apartment?
The hotel's address on Weststadtstrasse suggests a westward orientation, so rooms on the higher floors (4-6) might offer views of the surrounding cityscape, including the nearby church or the city's historic center.
What are insider tips for staying at Chez Sven Apartment?
Consider requesting a room with a balcony for a more pleasant stay, as this can provide a bit more space and a view, which might be worth the extra request. If you're driving, note that parking options in Solothurn can be limited; consider arriving early to secure a spot near the hotel or exploring alternative parking options in the surrounding area.
What time is check-in at Chez Sven Apartment?
Check-in at Chez Sven Apartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chez Sven Apartment have Wi-Fi?
free tier with speeds up to 100 Mbps, login via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chez Sven Apartment?
CHF 3.50 per person/night (Monday to Thursday), CHF 4.50 per person/night (Friday to Sunday)
Where can I eat cheaply near Chez Sven Apartment?
A sandwich or salad takeaway from a bakery or supermarket deli — 10–15 CHF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chez Sven Apartment?
A day pass for the Solothurn city bus zone (Zone 10) costs about 6 CHF; from Zurich Airport take the direct train (about 1h10, single ticket ~60 CHF) or a BlaBlaCar bus for ~15 CHF.
Top Attractions in Solothurn
💡 Visit on a weekday morning for a quiet experience. The tower climb costs a small fee but the cathedral interior is free.
💡 Pack lunch from the Migros at Bahnhofplatz. The path continues 2 km to the nature reserve at Stöckli – ideal for a quiet afternoon.
💡 The tower's upper floor is closed to the public but the grounds are free. Best photos at sunset. Combine with a visit to the adjacent Botanical Garden (free, open dawn to dusk).
💡 Pick up a free map from the tourist office at Hauptgasse. The fountains are best seen in the morning when sunlight catches the carvings.
💡 Free entry on the first Wednesday of every month. Otherwise CHF 12. The café next door has decent coffee for CHF 3.