Discover the charm of Solothurn Square at Hotel Roter Ochsen, where modern comforts and historic beauty merge. Explore the nearby Baseltor and Jesuitenkirche, then relax in the garden or library. With a coffee shop on site, canoeing activities, shopping at your doorstep and multilingual staff to assist you.
Hotel Roter Ochsen offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Solothurn Square and Jesuitenkirche. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and parasailing. A terrace, a garden, and bike cleaning are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (2:00 PM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 16
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 656 ft (CHF 10 per night); discounts available
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service
What to do
Canoe
Boat tours
Shopping
Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Parasailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike shop
Electric bike charging stations
Bike cleaning
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1615
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Bicycle parking
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Water-efficient showers only
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.00 per night for guests aged 5-11 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 5 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 15 for adults and CHF 10 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 15.0 per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs CHF 10 per night (656 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Roter Ochsen
Roter Ochsen B&B
Roter Ochsen B&B Solothurn
Roter Ochsen Solothurn
Roter Ochsen
Hotel Roter Ochsen Hotel
Hotel Roter Ochsen Solothurn
Hotel Roter Ochsen Hotel Solothurn
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Roter Ochsen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Roter Ochsen 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Roter Ochsen?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Roter Ochsen?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Roter Ochsen?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Roter Ochsen and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as boat tours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area, a garden, and access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around Hotel Roter Ochsen like?
Hotel Roter Ochsen is in the heart of Solothurn, a short 7-minute walk from Solothurn Station and 5 minutes' walk from Solothurn Square.
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Reviews
Hotel Roter Ochsen Reviews
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2023
Walkable to shops andrestaurant. Staff friendly and helpful .Coffee and tea set up and free until 7 pm.
Susan
Susan, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Surprise for earlier arrival at Sunday and reception is open, room ready for one hour earlier as well
Dezhong
Dezhong, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2023
overall great, but noisy in the evening during hot days when keeping the windows open is a must due to lack of AC.
ralph
ralph, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2025
Personal super freundlich / Zimmer sauber / Wände sehr dünn, das man alles hört, was im Nebenzimmer abgeht ( sogar die Schritte). Boden mit alten Dielen sehr laut und sehr knarrig.
Kein Lift.
Frühstück war einfach, aber gut.
Andreas
Andreas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Ein Geheimtipp mitten in Solothurn.
Ein fantastisches Hotel. Für mich hat alles gepasst. Super nettes, zuvorkommendes Personal.
Es ist ein neu renoviertes altes Gebäude, mit charakteristischem Ausbau, liebevoll eingerichtet.
Das Frühstück, mit Produkten aus der Region, ist frisch und lecker - ein guter Start in den Tag.
Beatrice
Beatrice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Ich komme gerne wieder !
herzlichen Dank für den angenehmen Aufenthalt in Ihrem Hause ! Ich hatte ein schönes grosses und ruhiges Zimmer. Das Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig und regional. Alle waren freundlich und zuvorkommend. Gerne wieder !!! Karin Häseli
Karin
Karin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Excelente!
El check in fue muy bueno, aunque llegue un par de horas antes, tenian la habitación y me dejaron usarla, asi mismo al otro dia tenia salida muy temprano y me prepararon un lunchbox, no hay elevador.
Lo mejor de todo es la ubicación, muy conveniente con todo cerca en Solothurn
Erick
Erick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
Freundlich und grosszügig
Schöne Unterkunft mit sehr freundlichem Service.
Wir hatten ein schönes, grosses Zimmer.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2024
Tutto bene
Fabiana
Fabiana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2023
Katze des Hauses
Sehr angenehm. Gerne wieder. Die Katze des Hauses war das i-Tüpfelchen.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Freundlich, angenehm und gut gelegen.
Roger
Roger, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Sehr familiär, regionales Frühstück. Super Unterkunft für einen Kurzaufenthalt. In einem ruhigen Altstadtteil.
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
Immer wieder "Roter Ochsen"
Der "Rote Ochsen" ist fantastisch. Es wird auf jedes kleine Detail geschaut (zB. in den heissen Tagen gab es Ventilatoren zum Gebrauch). Frühstück ist ausgezeichnet ! Preis-Leistung ist sehr gut. Kann ich nur empfehlen !
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2023
Es war sehr schön - wie beschrieben 1615 statt 0815! Trifft voll zu
Martina
Martina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2023
Renovierte Zimmer. Im Gebäude ist antike Architektur geschützt und ersichtlich. Freundliche Bedienung, Hilfeleistung und ausgewogenes Frühstücksbuffet.
Irene
Irene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2023
Da stegt man immer gerne ab!
Sehr freundliches, aufgeschlossenes Personal, sehr gutes, vielfältiges Frühstück. Gute und ruhige Lage nahe Bahnhof und Altstatt. Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
WERNER
WERNER, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 21, 2022
Einfaches, freundliches Hotel
Einfaches Hotel, sehr grosses und sauberes Zimmer. Das Personal war freundlich. Im Sommer kann man im Garten Frühstücken. Wer eine eher einfache Unterkunft zu einem guten Preis sucht ist hier genau richtig.
Parkhaus kostet Fr. 16.-- pro 24 Std. ist nicht weit entfernt.
susanne
susanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2022
Super Hotel! Klein aber extrem fein!
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2021
Family trip
Excellent service and the rooms were just perfect. Breakfast had a lot of variety and there was extra attention paid for food allergies.
Norbert
Norbert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2021
Proche du centre
Hôtel bien situé, proche du centre historique. Petit déjeuner de très bonne qualité, produits bio. Par contre, chambre 13 assez mal insonorisée, 1er étage, côté rue. Nous entendons chaque pas dans la chambre au-dessus de nous. Literie confortable.
Michel
Michel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2021
My Solothurn home-from-home
I've lost count of the number of times I've stayed here over the years; this was my first trip back since March 2020 and it was like I had never been away. It's a great hotel, in a great location with great service and they have picked up exactly where they left off before Covid. I'll be there next week again.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2021
Wunderbares, freundliches, nachhaltiges Haus an bester Lage
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2021
Das Zimmer war sehr schön und sauber.
Das Frühstück konnten wir draussen einnehmen, was sehr angenehm war.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2021
Gutes Hotel für kurze Aufenthalte
Das Hotel und das Zimmer waren in Ordnung für eine Nacht. Da das Zimmer zur Strassenseite ausgerichtet war, konnten die Fenster wegen des Lärms nicht öffnen. Da es sich aber um ein Stadthotel handelt kann man darüber wegsehen. Frühstück war gut. Einziger Minuspunkt in einem der beiden Zimmer hat es nach kaltem Rauch gerochen, was unangenehm war.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2020
Very central location and more reasonably priced than other central hotels.
The reception is not always open and there is no lift if you have heavy bags.