Your stay — Ochsen
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ochsen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may be noisier due to the hotel's location in the city centre. Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as it's likely to be the reception area and may be busier.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as it may be located on the ground floor and could be noisy.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address doesn't provide information on view options, but rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the city.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's central location in Zug may result in some street noise, especially on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early for check-in to beat the morning rush. 2. If you have a car, consider using the public parking nearby instead of the hotel's parking, as it may be limited and more expensive.
- 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 — Ochsen
free, 500 MB per device, no login constraints
serves all floors, but the historic section has some stairs-only areas
complimentary PressReader access on in-room tablets, no physical papers
15:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 12:00, CHF 50 late check-out fee (until 14:00)
available for a fee (CHF 5 per item per night)
wheelchair-accessible entrance, step-free access to most areas, but some rooms have structural limitations
on-site parking (CHF 25 per night), nearest public car park at Bahnhof Zug (CHF 2.50 per hour), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CHF 4.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: CHF 100 advance deposit, CHF 50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Loretokapelle (388 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Guthirt Kirche (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Reformierte Kirche (768 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Kapuzinerkloster (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Metalli — 371 m · ~5 min walk
Rigi — 845 m · ~11 min walk
Museum Burg Zug — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Kinder- und Jugendtheater Zug — 462 m · ~6 min walk
Schnäggeloch — 517 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 310 m · ~4 min walk
Metalli Apotheke — 401 m · ~5 min walk
Denner Express — 563 m · ~7 min walk
Zug — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Good to know — Zug
Type C/J · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ CHF0.81 · CHF
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Zug, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ochsen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 310 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Metalli Apotheke — 401 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Zurich Airport (ZRH) → La Colombe, Zug
💡 Book via telefon 041 711 11 11 for a fixed rate to La Colombe, avoid surge pricing on airport rank.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) train station → Zug Bahnhof
💡 Buy a single ticket via SBB app (£) or use Swiss Travel Pass. From Zug Bahnhof, walk 8 mins east on Bahnhofstrasse to La Colombe.
Zug Bahnhof (bus station) → La Colombe, Neugasse stop
💡 Use the Zug ticket machine or SBB app for a day pass (8 CHF) if you'll take a second bus ride. Alight at Neugasse, hotel is 1 min walk.
Zug Bahnhof → La Colombe, Zug Neugasse
💡 Zug has no tram network; use the S-Bahn S25 train from Zug Bahnhof to Zug Neugasse stop (1 stop, same ticket as bus). Walk 2 mins to hotel.
About Zug
Wikipedia ↗
Zug (Standard German: [tsuːk] , Alemannic German: [tsuːɡ̊]; French: Zoug; Italian: Zugo; Romansh: Zug; Neo-Latin: Tugium) is the largest town and capital of the Swiss canton of Zug. Zug is renowned as a hub for some of the wealthiest individuals in the world and is known for its high concentration o...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ochsen?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may be noisier due to the hotel's location in the city centre. Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as it's likely to be the reception area and may be busier.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ochsen?
Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as it may be located on the ground floor and could be noisy.
Is Ochsen noisy?
The hotel's central location in Zug may result in some street noise, especially on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Ochsen?
Unfortunately, the address doesn't provide information on view options, but rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the city.
What are insider tips for staying at Ochsen?
1. Arrive early for check-in to beat the morning rush. 2. If you have a car, consider using the public parking nearby instead of the hotel's parking, as it may be limited and more expensive.
What time is check-in at Ochsen?
Check-in at Ochsen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ochsen have Wi-Fi?
free, 500 MB per device, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ochsen?
CHF 4.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Top Attractions in Zug
💡 Walk to the end near Camping Seeblick—quieter than the central stretch, with a free public foot bath in summer.
💡 Combine with the free Zug City Museum (€0) for a hit of local history. The museum café has a terrace over the water.
💡 Go on a Saturday morning to catch the lively farmers' market in Kolinplatz square. The tower climb costs a few francs, but the street-level exploration is free.
💡 Bring binoculars for the birds of prey aviary. The walk up from the town centre takes 20 minutes and gains 150 m elevation—wear good shoes.
💡 Take the cable car up (€8 return) and walk back down to save legs. The 'Burgruine' lookout offers a free coffee at the summit hut if you buy a snack.