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Hotel & Cafe Rubus

3.0 star property
Hotel connected to a shopping center in Effretikon

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Meeting facility
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Sundeck
Exterior
Exterior
Hotel & Cafe Rubus offers a modern retreat near shops and attractions. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and practical amenities like express check-in, laundry facilities, luggage storage, elevator access, and a secure front-desk safe.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Effretikon, Hotel & Cafe Rubus is connected to a rail/subway station. Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hallenstadion or Letzigrund Stadium.
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Rikonerstrasse 19, Effretikon, ZH, 8307

What's nearby

  • Shopping Center Glatt - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Hallenstadion - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • University of Zurich - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 15 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Zoo Zurich - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dietlikon Station - 7 min drive
  • Effretikon Station - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BP - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪le cheval - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gasthof zum Bären - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Marché Kemptthal - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Derman Kebap - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel & Cafe Rubus

Hotel connected to a shopping center
Hotel & Cafe Rubus provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel & Cafe Rubus offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, as well as sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Covered extended parking on site (CHF 9 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 18 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Covered extended parking fee: CHF 9 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Cafe Rubus Effretikon
Hotel Cafe Rubus
Cafe Rubus Effretikon
Cafe Rubus
Hotel & Cafe Rubus Hotel
Hotel & Cafe Rubus Effretikon
Hotel & Cafe Rubus Hotel Effretikon

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel & Cafe Rubus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel & Cafe Rubus?

Self parking is available for CHF 10 per day. Extended parking is available for CHF 9 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Cafe Rubus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel & Cafe Rubus?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel & Cafe Rubus located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kletterzentrum Milandia Greifensee, Castle Kyburg, and Lokwerk Shopping Centre. Seilpark Winterthur and Billardhalle Winterthur are also within 6 mi (10 km). Effretikon Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Hotel & Cafe Rubus Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist hervorragend und die Lage ist perfekt.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just perfect, hotel not far from train station , the attached cafe was the best with the most fabulous workers plus the ladies that worked in the hotel for checking in were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANTONIO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small rooms

Small comfortable rooms in a quite area Bbreakfast and wifi ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities. Room was perfect Only complaint: the check-in is processed at a machine and the machine didn’t provide the room number. Thank you to the cleaning lady who gave us the number
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
An ok stay but we didnt see any staff during our stay as the reception has very limited hours (we stayed Friday-Sunday) so it felt quite anonymous. Other guests were clearly smoking in the communal areas as there was an unpleasantly strong smell of smoke in the corridor outside our room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Der Check in war mühsam .. nur ein Online-Terminal und die Buchung war nicht zu finden .. ohne Internet unmöglich .. die Buchungsnummer steht auf keinem Dokument .. Check in steht im Internet auf 14 Uhr .. laut Personal ist sie erst 15 Uhr ..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The checkin kasten ist für normalgrosse Menschen zu tief angebracht. Zimmer für Rollstuhlgäste sind brutal unpraktisch für Normalos
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Slavoljub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nous n’avons pas chauffage dans la chambre et comme il n’y avait personne dans la réception pour le weekend on c’est gelé
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Auch wenn kein Personal vor Ort war, hat alles gut geklappt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
having a room with door opening on the sidewalk and a lot of street noise in combination with the cold is very unpleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alle Parkplätze ganzes Wochenende besetzt Zur Strasse laut
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Der Self Check Automat draussen ist ein absolutes no Go. Da die Temperaturen um den Gefrierpunkt waren hat der Touchscrean kaum reagiert. Wir standen 20 Minuten bei eisiger Kälte vor dem Automaten bis es endlich klappte!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bonjour difficile évaluer le personnel car je n’ai personne vue j’ai pris la clé dans une boîte . Mais la chambre était propre avec du bon matériel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not the view we were expecting…

Not many options in the area. Flooring is just stuck on and slippery! Had to ask them to make it safer to walk on w/ quick reclean. No AC, loud construction out of window. The plus is that they have a cute bar/snack room downstairs. But we walked to an Italian restaurant near Migros that was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not the view we were expecting…

Not many options in the area. Flooring is just stuck on and slippery! Had to ask them to make it safer to walk on w/ quick reclean. No AC, loud construction out of window. The plus is that they have a cute bar/snack room downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

willi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich habe mit meiner Frau 5 Tage im Hotel Rubus gewohnt. Es war alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit, lediglich der Wasserhahn am Waschbecken hat nur ganz schwer funktioniert, was ich an der Rezeption reklamiert habe. Leider konnte der Schaden während meines Aufenthalts nicht repariert werden.Ansonsten war alles o.K., und ich werde auch gerne wiederkommen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sidrah

Liked: Amenities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tärbe

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

Smooth and high standard

Very happy with the visit. Was just on a travel through switzerland and the parking and the speedy automatic (machine based) checkin made everything smooth. The standard was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Willi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ylva

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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