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The Yarn

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel lobby with a sofa set, chairs, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the street.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, large planters, and a building with multiple windows.
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a round table, and a door with a circular light feature.
A spacious conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a yellow sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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4 Bahnhofstrasse, Horgen, ZH, 8810
  • Place, Horgen Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaepfnach Mine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with a view of the city.

Standard Double Room Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room City View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Comfort Double Room City View

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Comfort Double Room Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey sofa, a small round table, and a bench. The room has large windows with a view of buildings and trees.

Superior Double Room City View

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room Lake View

A hotel room with a wooden wall, a television mounted above a bed, a small round table, and a chair.

Superior Double Room Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite with Kitchenette City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a chair, and a small side table.

Suite with Kitchenette City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite with Kitchenette Lake View

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a yellow sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window with blinds.

Suite with Kitchenette Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Standard Single Room City View

  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Horgen

The Yarn is located within a few miles (5 km) of Zürcher Museums-Bahn and Sihlwald Wilderness Park Zurich. This 81-room, 4-star hotel has a bar/lounge along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Horgen Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaepfnach Mine - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 16 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 18 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mio Quattro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seerestaurant Meilibach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Pappagallo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪GinGin Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Big Ben Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Yarn

The Yarn features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for CHF 15 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include espresso makers, safes, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 (on request)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 25 per pet, per stay
  • 1 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Property class

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Yarn?

The Yarn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Yarn?

As of Aug 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Yarn on Aug 30, 2026 start from $205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near The Yarn?

This hotel is located in Horgen, close to Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria, Zürcher Museums-Bahn, and Sihlwald Wilderness Park Zurich. You'll also find Johanna Spyri Museum and Ticino Theater within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Yarn?

Yes, secured parking is offered for CHF 15 per night. Though parking is available on request, wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available.

Does The Yarn include a casino?

No, The Yarn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Yarn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Yarn?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include Netflix and an espresso maker in each guestroom, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at The Yarn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Yarn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Yarn serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does The Yarn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Yarn for a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Yarn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Yarn?

The closest major airport to The Yarn is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 30 mi away (45 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Yarn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Yarn.

The Yarn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 166 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Madhur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location, steps away from the train station, outstanding staff and amazing breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with excellent staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location close to trains,buses and boats lovely restaurant next door, not long been redecorated and done up
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

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

8/10 Good

Olaide

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, proximity to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service, quiet. Nice bathroom products. Good wine at the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shermain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Preregistration made check-in very easy. Room ready early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern and nice looking hotel freshly renovated, with a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect. Easy to stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

McNight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying here. The staff is always so accommodating and friendly. We love the breakfast. It’s such a convenient location to the highway, the city and the airport. We love the closeness to the lake. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel all new with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arijon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and room, I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leung Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand new hotel, great deco, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel conveniently located near the train station. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, rooms were comfortable, clean and very relaxing. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. Beautiful clean rooms, delicious breakfast and super convenient to be across the street from transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024