Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich
This property is a basic, centrally located option for budget-conscious travellers in Zürich, best suited for short stays where privacy is not a top priority.
The Green Marmot Capsule Hotel in Zürich offers a functional and budget-friendly stay in a prime city-centre location. Guests sleep in 'capsules' that are more akin to open bunks with privacy curtains, rather than fully enclosed pods. While beds are generally comfortable and the property maintains good cleanliness standards, the lack of true enclosure means privacy is limited, with some guests noting visibility into lower bunks. Shared bathrooms are clean and well-maintained, though showers can be tight. The hotel is designed for sleeping and lacks communal areas, making it unsuitable for those seeking a social hostel atmosphere. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the central location is a major advantage for exploring Zürich.
♀ Reviews mention a 'women only section' which is separated by a curtain and reportedly has a camera pointed at the capsules.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Zürich Stadelhofen414 m5 min walk
- Central Polybahn828 m10 min walk
- Polyterrasse ETH876 m11 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 5,593 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests found the rooms surprisingly quiet, others experienced significant disturbances from fellow guests, including snoring and coughing, indicating variable noise isolation. The curtain entrance also allows light to enter when others move around.
“a room that is surprisingly quiet.”
“The first night there was a very sick guy who disrupted my sleep. The second night there was a guy snoring really loud he would wake himself up and then continue snoring and a lady coughing super loud and continually right beneath us. Not for light sleepers.”
“Would have been nice if the screen covered more of the capsule entrance to minimize light when the door opened at night.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and capsules roomy, equipped with basic amenities like power outlets and mirrors. However, several reviews mention issues with ventilation and lack of air conditioning, leading to hot conditions, especially in summer.
“capsules were roomy and cozy. Pretty clean”
“The bed was comfortable and the capsule was well-equipped with a power outlet, light, and mirror.”
“no A/C in the room and got really hot in afternoon and night”
Privacy
Privacy is a significant concern, as capsules are described as boxes with curtains rather than enclosed, lockable units. Guests on lower bunks feel exposed, and a camera pointed at capsules in the women-only section raises serious privacy alarms.
“Women only section has a camera ! Pointed to the capsules. There is no sign or information from staff informing the guests about this.”
“I am not even talking about women only section being seperated by only a curtain”
“The capsules don't have any locking mechanism, only a curtain.”
Cleanliness
Most guests found the property, including capsules and bathrooms, to be clean. However, one review noted hair on the sheets, suggesting occasional lapses.
“Pretty clean”
“bathrooms were clean, and beds were so comfortable.”
“The bed was clean and the sleeping space decent.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally clean and well-equipped with hairdryers, and there are plenty of showers and toilets. Some guests found the showers tight and suggested more frequent cleaning and towel replenishment during peak hours.
“The bathroom is spacious and clean, and even has hairdryers.”
“bathrooms were clean”
“showers were clean”
Luggage storage
The hotel offers luggage storage after checkout and provides spacious lockers. However, these lockers are located near reception, not within the capsule area, which some guests found inconvenient. There's also a mention of having to pay extra for a locker.
“They let me leave my luggage after checkout”
“Luggage is in the loby.”
“you need to pay extra to get a locker which I would expect to be in the price of the stay.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, especially with check-in and resolving issues. However, the reception is not always staffed, which can be an issue for early arrivals.
“Staff was attentive and always reachable, location was fantastic, and check-in instructions were clear and simple. When I had issues opening my locker with the key, a staff member immediately fixed it.”
“Staff was friendly.”
“People at the reception just fantastic and super friendly:)”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as excellent, great, and fantastic, being easily accessible from the main train station and close to sights.
“Location is great.”
“Good location”
“Great location and price for zurich.”
Atmosphere
The property is described as purely functional for sleeping, lacking common spaces, social vibe, or opportunities to meet other travelers. It's not suitable for those seeking a social hostel experience.
“Not good for meeting people but I suppose that’s not really the point even though it is a hostel.”
“It really is to sleep and go - there isn't really a common space, no recommendations or events, minimal vibe. So it does the job if you are not into hostels for the social part.”
“No lounge or chilling area”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the Green Marmot to offer good value for money, especially given Zurich's high prices. While some find it a bit expensive for the basic offering, many appreciate the affordability in such a central location.
“Good price and location”
“Great location and price for zurich.”
“Good place considering the prices in Zürich”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- camera in women-only section
- curtain-only privacy
- no social areas
- poor ventilation in pods
