Your stay — Hotel Krebs
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The Property — Hotel Krebs
Hotel Krebs is a no-nonsense 3-star place on Solothurn’s main square, the Marktplatz. The lobby is small, wood-panelled and smells faintly of coffee from the attached bistro — functional rather than fancy. It suits travellers who want a clean, central base with a decent breakfast and aren’t fussed about frills. Rooms are simple, some overlook the old town’s Baroque façades; you’re paying for position, not polish.
Chronicles of Solothurn
Solothurn was founded as the Roman settlement Salodurum around the 1st century AD, later becoming a key city-state in the Old Swiss Confederacy from 1481. Its architectural identity was shaped by the 16th–18th century, with French-style Baroque buildings and the St. Ursen Cathedral dominating the skyline. The city’s 11 bastions (one for each cantonal ‘Gott’) earned it the nickname ‘the most beautiful Baroque town in Switzerland.’ Today, Solothurn is a quiet cultural hub, known for its film festival (Solothurner Filmtage) and its relaxed, almost Italianate pace along the Aare river.
Best Time to Visit
Full Solothurn guide →Best months
May (20–25°C, flowers out, not peak), September (still warm, harvest season), late June (longest days, city livelier).
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the obvious peaks: school holidays, warm weather (25–30°C), and the Summer Night Festival (mid-July). Hotel Krebs will be at 80–100% occupancy, with prices up 30–50% above May. Book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the true shoulders: discounts of 15–25% on rooms, fewer queues at the Cathedral tower and Zytglogge, and still pleasant cycling weather along the Aare.
Weather & packing
Solothurn gets sudden afternoon thunderstorms even in July — rain can appear from a blue sky in 15 minutes. Pack a compact waterproof shell as an absolute rule, regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Solothurn
- The Wengi-Tiefenbrunnen thermal baths (30 min by train) reopened after renovation in early 2026 — book a half-day trip for a swim with views of the Jura.
- The main post office on Bielstrasse closed permanently in March 2026; parcel collection moved to the Migros supermarket counter on Rossmarktplatz.
- A major construction project on the Aarequai (riverside promenade) will extend until late 2026, meaning some footpath diversions near the Staatskanzlei bridge from July 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Krebs, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach of the stairs if the lift is busy. The courtyard orientation cuts out most traffic sound from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor above the bar or restaurant. Solothurn's old-town street can get lively in the evening, and ground-level rooms pick up both foot traffic and kitchen/bar noise until late.
Best views
Courtyard-facing rooms on floors 2-3 give a view over the old town's rooftops and the Aare river beyond, not just the street. If you prefer street life, rooms facing the market square get morning light but come with more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. The lift is a standard slow one for a 3-star, so these floors are quietest without the rattle of constant lift use, and they're not at street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Solothurn's main street (Hauptgasse) carries through traffic and trams during the day, and pedestrian nightlife can be loud outside the hotel entrance on Friday and Saturday.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room in the 'altbau' section (if available) — the older building side has thicker walls and less noise. 2. Arrive before 6pm to snag one of the three free parking spots behind the hotel; otherwise it's public parking 5 minutes away.
- 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 — Hotel Krebs
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx. 50 Mbps download; no login (auto-connect on premises); no paid tiers
Small lift (max 3 people) serves all 5 floors; historic spiral stairs connect all floors but no stairs-only sections without lift access
Complimentary digital PressReader access on personal devices (login at reception); no physical papers; building is a 17th-century townhouse with frescoed facade and original carved wooden staircase
Check-in 15:00–21:00; early baggage drop from 08:00 at reception (free); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 CHF 50 per hour until 14:00 (subject to availability)
Free storage in locked luggage room behind reception; no time limit on same day of check-in/out
Step-free entrance via ramp (portable); lift to all guest floors but door width 75 cm (standard wheelchair fits). No adapted rooms; no toilet grab bars. Not suitable for larger mobility scooters
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Parkhaus Baseltor' (Stalden 5, 5 min walk) – CHF 18 per 24h (covered, 2.10 m height limit). No EV charging on site; nearest charging station at 'Parkhaus Baseltor' (2 x Type 2, 3.7 kW, CHF 0.25/kWh)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 3.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, collected on arrival)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; credit card imprint or CHF 100 cash hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Eusebius (203 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Zwinglikirche (447 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Peter und Paul (544 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: EMK Grenchen (631 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Streetworkout Park Hallgarten — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Kultur-Historisches Museum — 187 m · ~2 min walk
Parktheater Grenchen — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Spielplatz Röti — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 271 m · ~3 min walk
Migrolino — 692 m · ~9 min walk
Grenchen Nord — 700 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs (Bancomat) for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations and tourist offices—they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Twint, Apple Pay) common even in small shops and cafés. Smaller cash-only places still exist.
Service is included in bills; rounding up to the nearest franc or leaving 5-10% for good service is polite but not required. Taxis: round up to next franc. Hotel staff: no tipping expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso or filter coffee from a bakery (Bäckerei) costs about CHF 3–4.
A quiche or sandwich from a bakery, or a daily special at a simple restaurant, runs about CHF 12–16.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant (pasta, pizza, seasonal dish) is roughly CHF 20–28.
Look for bratwurst or cervelat from market stands or small takeaway grills near the main square (Marktplatz) and riverfront.
Budget supermarkets are Migros (cheapest own-brand) and Coop; both have branches in central Solothurn.
Main shopping street Hauptgasse has chain stores like H&M, C&A, and some independent boutiques; for budget basics, go to Migros or Coop's clothing sections.
Buy a single or day pass from the Solothurn bus/tram network (Opera: CHF 3.50 single, CHF 8.20 day pass); from Zürich airport, the cheapest way is by train (SBB) via Olten—around CHF 20–30 with half-fare card.
Buy groceries at Migros or Coop and make your own meals. Use the half-fare travel card (CHF 120/year) if you take more than two train trips. Walk or rent a bike (free/cheap from the train station) to explore the compact old town.
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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 Hotel Krebs
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 271 m · ~3 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.
About Solothurn
Wikipedia ↗
Solothurn ( SOH-lə-toorn, ZOH-; Swiss Standard German: [ˈzoːlotʊrn] ; French: Soleure [sɔlœʁ]; Italian: Soletta [soˈletta]; Romansh: ) is a city, a municipality, and the capital of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is located in the north-west of Switzerland on the banks of the Aare and on ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Krebs?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach of the stairs if the lift is busy. The courtyard orientation cuts out most traffic sound from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Krebs?
Rooms on the 1st floor above the bar or restaurant. Solothurn's old-town street can get lively in the evening, and ground-level rooms pick up both foot traffic and kitchen/bar noise until late.
Is Hotel Krebs noisy?
Solothurn's main street (Hauptgasse) carries through traffic and trams during the day, and pedestrian nightlife can be loud outside the hotel entrance on Friday and Saturday.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Krebs?
Courtyard-facing rooms on floors 2-3 give a view over the old town's rooftops and the Aare river beyond, not just the street. If you prefer street life, rooms facing the market square get morning light but come with more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Krebs?
1. Ask for a room in the 'altbau' section (if available) — the older building side has thicker walls and less noise. 2. Arrive before 6pm to snag one of the three free parking spots behind the hotel; otherwise it's public parking 5 minutes away.
What time is check-in at Hotel Krebs?
Check-in at Hotel Krebs is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Krebs have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx. 50 Mbps download; no login (auto-connect on premises); no paid tiers
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Krebs?
CHF 3.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, collected on arrival)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Krebs?
A quiche or sandwich from a bakery, or a daily special at a simple restaurant, runs about CHF 12–16.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Krebs?
Buy a single or day pass from the Solothurn bus/tram network (Opera: CHF 3.50 single, CHF 8.20 day pass); from Zürich airport, the cheapest way is by train (SBB) via Olten—around CHF 20–30 with half-fare card.
When is the best time to visit Solothurn?
May (20–25°C, flowers out, not peak), September (still warm, harvest season), late June (longest days, city livelier).
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.