This charming 400-year-old house in Solothurn’s Old Town offers free Wi-Fi and modern rooms. Organic and regional produce is used in the breakfast. Solothurn Train Station, only 500 metres away, can be reached within a 7-minute walk. Hotel Roter Ochsen’s rooms all feature a flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Some rooms also have rustic elements. Restaurants and shops are just a few steps away. A lockable bicycle storage room, featuring tool kit for bicycles, can be used free of charge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
4 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ruth
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Such rapid replies to our questions. Welcoming reception!
  • Wilson
    Brazil Brazil
    The staff was friendly, specially Judith that received us with very well.
  • Aradhna
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Clean and comfortable room. Kind and polite staff. Good breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Roter Ochsen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 16 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Hotel Roter Ochsen takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 06:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
CHF 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card Cash Hotel Roter Ochsen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the house has no lift. If you wish to stay on a lower floor please contact the hotel in advance.

Guests arriving outside the official check-in time are kindly asked to contact the property in advance in order to arrange the check-in. Please note that the reception is open from 14:00 - 20:00 from Monday to Friday and from 12:00 - 19:00 on Saturday and from 18:00 - 20:00 on Sunday. If you arrive outside these hours, you can find your keys in the key box at the reception. The property will send you further instructions and the code for the key box after booking.

FAQs about Hotel Roter Ochsen

  • Hotel Roter Ochsen offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Horse riding
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at Hotel Roter Ochsen is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Roter Ochsen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Yes, Hotel Roter Ochsen is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Hotel Roter Ochsen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Roter Ochsen is 600 yards from the centre of Solothurn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Roter Ochsen include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio