Located near a train station, Hotel Zak - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Schaffhausen. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets stay for free
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in reception
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1999
ATM/banking
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge (on request)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 11 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 40.0 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Zak Hostel
Hotel Zak Hostel Schaffhausen
Zak Schaffhausen
Hotel Zak Hostel Schaffhausen
Hotel Zak - Hostel Schaffhausen
Hotel Zak - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Zak - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Schaffhausen
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Zak - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Zak - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Zak - Hostel?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Zak - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Zak - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel Zak - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Hotel Zak - Hostel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Zak - Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Zak - Hostel like?
Hotel Zak - Hostel is located by the river, a short 2-minute walk from Schaffhausen Station and 5 minutes' walk from Herrenacker.
Hotel Zak - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
11 May 2024
Check-in is not 24-hour as described. There are no tea-making facilities at all. No microwave. Not by the river as described. Reception and dining area is a smoky bar. No extra blankets available when requested. Rooms have no en-suite so we came across neighbour on corridor in his underpants only. Cobwebs in room and walls needed painting.
Rosemary
Rosemary, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2023
Extremely good location. Good to all amenities. A little noisy though. Nicole and René were very helpful and accomodating.
Derek
Derek, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
13 Jul 2023
Hotel has a bar on ground floor, people talking loud and smoking until 11pm which is a bit annoying. The cigarette smell goes into the room which is unpleasant for non-smoker.
Then in the morning at 7am worker making delivery and also make a lot of noise. So actual quiet time is 8 hours per night only.
Otherwise the room, toilet and shower area is normal for a hostel.
Terence Yuk Fai
Terence Yuk Fai, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2019
Rene & the Zak team were fantastic, good price value. Perfect location. We will be back!
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
20 Jul 2019
Non-smoking room smelt of cigarettes - opening window meant significant street noise but manageable levels mostly. Actually part of a bar and that is where reception is. Very basic accommodation and a little tired (definitely could use a refresh of paint/walls as lots of marks etc.) but all critical areas (bathroom, sink, bedding etc.) were clean. Convenient to the train station and for seeing the old town.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Mar 2019
Good value for money in great location
Convenient for a short stay! Sometimes a bit noisy!
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2017
Definitely recommend!
Super fast wifi, nice rooms with sinks, comfy bed. Thought it was great! Especially for the price.
Ethan
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 Sep 2015
Clean yet smokey
Hotel staff is friendly & nice. Smokers in the bar below without ventilation. Smoke was rising to the third floor. The bar area is open from breakfast to midnight (expect the smell of smoke to increase as the day goes on).
The room was very clean and they let us make sure it was what we wanted.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Jun 2015
too expensive for what you get real backpackers accommodation with no facilities.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Sep 2014
very ordinary
We requested a non smoking room on our arrival we found the door open and the room smelt of smoke that had drifted up the stair case from the bar down stairs.
Not nice for non smokers.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2013
Great place if on budget
My stay was comfortable and very pleasant, the owner and his staff are so polite and helpful, hostel is in a great location, convenient to commute to different parts, very easy to move about. Also great shops in the nearby areas. Would recommend the hostel to anyone
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 May 2024
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
6/10 Good
8 Apr 2024
Ragnar Ringen
Ragnar Ringen, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 Dec 2023
Das Bild im Internet täuscht, der Korridor ist ziemlich lieblos.
Regine
Regine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jun 2023
Ralph Camilo
Ralph Camilo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 May 2023
Das Hotel liegt sehr nahe am Bahnhof und mitten in der schönen Altstadt von Schaffhausen. Zum Einchecken muss man in eine Raucherkneipe gehen, aber oben im Zimmer war es sauber.
Monika
Monika, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2023
Alles Prima!!!
Hans
Hans, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Mar 2023
Colette
Colette, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Aug 2022
günstiger Preis, Haus ist sehr verraucht, im Zimmer ging es aber. letzte Nach Lauten klopfen an meiner Tür, jemand schrie, dauerhaft kann man hier nicht übernachten
Andreas
Andreas, 2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
6/10 Good
8 Aug 2022
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Aug 2022
Sehr nette Begrüßung, das Zimmer war klein, aber für eine Nacht angemessen. Das Zimmer zur Straße war nachts sehr laut - ist nichts für Leute, die nachts ihren Schlaf brauchen.