The Yarn

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a fitness center and a coffee shop

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Suite with Kitchenette Lake View | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, Netflix, streaming services
Suite with Kitchenette City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite with Kitchenette Lake View | Private kitchenette | Espresso maker
Interior
Meeting facility
The Yarn, by the lake, offers tranquility and convenience. Guests can enjoy coffee at the café, stay fit in the gym, or borrow bikes to explore. Express check-in saves time, and coworking spaces help balance work and relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Double Room City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite with Kitchenette City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite with Kitchenette Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8810, ZH, Horgen, 4 Bahnhofstrasse

What's nearby

  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Zürich Opera House - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Letzigrund Stadium - 17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Zoo Zurich - 21 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Oberrieden Station - 4 min drive
  • Rüschlikon Station - 8 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeerösterei Horgen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Frohe Aussicht - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Pappagallo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Seerestaurant L'O - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lee's Garden - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Yarn

Upscale hotel by the lake
At The Yarn, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and coworking spaces
Room features
All 81 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CHF 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 32 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 15 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

The Yarn Hotel
The Yarn Horgen
Bahnhofstrasse 4
The Yarn Hotel Horgen

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yarn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Yarn?

Self parking is available for CHF 15 per night.

What time is check-in at The Yarn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Yarn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Yarn located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sihlwald Wilderness Park Zurich and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ticino Theater and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. Kilchberg ZH Ferry Terminal and Mythenquai Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km). Meilen Ferry Station is 23 minutes by foot and Meilen Lake Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

The Yarn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place across the street from the train station which is handy. Steps from the lake and plenty of nice places within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For one night ok! Parking Garage, Train Station, Lake, Bus, Streets very close to the modern Hotel. Friendly staff, small bathroom, no bidet, little space around the bed, small but rather good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the rooms are nice. Especially
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best places Ive stayed in

Absolutely amazing stay. The hotel is one of the best Ive stayed in. Everyone is so lovely and helpful. Second to none for public transport. The bed is one of the most comfortable. But its the view that takes it all the way to the top of the list. Im regretting only staying one night to break up my journey home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was out of the main Zürich area, so we found it quieter but we could easily catch a train wherever we needed. We stayed for two nights, then went to Maienfeld, then came back to stay. They kept our bags overnight for us for no charge which was really nice. They even left us chocolates in our new room on our return. The breakfast was tasty and fresh. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, but something is wrong with their IT system. The online check in doesn’t work properly. I had to do the check in again at the reception. There I got a key for a room which was already occupied by another guest. How unprofessional! Nice thing to know: Free parking outside from 8pm to 8am.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Convenient location right on the lake, easy train to/from city and airport, close to shops, wonderful breakfast and the loveliest staff. Rooms and hotel itself are great too. Overall great value and everything you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern, by rail, nice views

Nice modern hotel with a good breakfast included, adjacent to the local train station, nice views of the lake, and paid parking is convenient if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kudos to the staff who are very accomodating and friendly! The front desk lady, who I forgot her name went above and beyond by accomodating us to check in early as we had a long flight from USA. Thank you Yarn hotel! We had a very great experience at your hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage am See
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Per Byrial

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejlig beliggenhed, tæt ved søen og tæt på offentlig transport. Hyggelig by. Nyt og dejligt indrettet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lamia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly front desk service. Not accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eine Nacht in angenehmer Umgebung

Moderne Einrichtung in den Zimmern. Gemütlicher Frühstücks-Bereich. Das Frühstück war überschaubar aber von guter Qualität.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helmut

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing second stay at the yarn hotel

I recently stayed at the Yawn Hotel twice in two weeks, and while the first visit was excellent, the second was quite the opposite. **First Stay:** During our first visit, we had a wonderful experience. The rooms, though relatively small, were very clean, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. I had no complaints and left feeling satisfied. **Second Stay:** However, our excitement for the second stay quickly turned to disappointment. We arrived late at night to find our room had an awful smell, reminiscent of garbage and spoiled cabbage. After struggling to reach someone for assistance, we finally spoke to a helpful lady on the phone who moved us to another room. Unfortunately, this new room also had no hot water, which was unacceptable since we needed to leave by 9 AM. We ended up leaving early due to this inconvenience. To add to our frustration, I realized I had forgotten my connector and returned to the hotel to retrieve it. To my surprise, despite not formally checking out, the staff had already started cleaning our room. I learned from a local repairman that many guests had been facing the same issue with hot water, suggesting that this is a common problem at the hotel. What was most disappointing was the lack of effort from the hotel staff to address our concerns. No one reached out to see how they could help or offered any help or efforts for the terrible experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stuff, very helpful. location is beautiful, walking distance from the lake. train & bus stations near by. breakfast was surprisingly reach, much more than standard continental breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alles gut

Ein gutes Hotel, sauberes und ruhiges Zimmer. Sehr nettes Personal.
Das Gebäude
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Qualiät Restaurant war gut (Frühstück und Mittagessen). Bedienung war unmöglich.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neues, ruhiges Business-Hotel!

Das The Yarn ist eine neues Business-Hotel, direkt am Bahnhof Horgen, trotzdem ruhig. Sehr gute Lösung für eine Spätanreise mit der Türöffnung (Haupttüre und Zimmertüre) über die Webseite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チューリッヒからも近い駅近のホテルです。朝ごはん美味しいです。
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relatively expensive and not at all flexible on check out dates - strange given it wasn’t that full. Didn’t come across as hugely customer focused - rather more on its processes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025