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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. - The Yarn (Horgen)
A courtyard with outdoor seating, large planters, and a building with multiple windows. - The Yarn (Horgen)
A modern hotel room with a bed, a yellow sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen. - The Yarn (Horgen)
A spacious conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a modern ceiling design. - The Yarn (Horgen)
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a round table, and a door with a circular light feature. - The Yarn (Horgen)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

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.

Popular amenities

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

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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
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE CITY VIEW KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Horgen, The Yarn is on the riverwalk. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and Bahnhofstrasse. Zürcher Museums-Bahn and Rote Fabrik are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Horgen travel guide
Map
4 Bahnhofstrasse, Horgen, ZH, 8810

What's nearby

  • A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings, a tram, and a clear sky.
    Bahnhofstrasse
    16 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • A museum interior with a large circular sculpture, wooden floors, and arched ceilings.
    Swiss National Museum
    18 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • 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

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
  • Big Ben Pub
    4 min drive
  • GinGin Bar
    2 min walk

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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 on-site 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

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

Property class

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

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?

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 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Zürcher Museums-Bahn and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sihlwald Wilderness Park Zurich. Johanna Spyri Museum and Ticino Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km). Meilen Ferry Station is 23 minutes by foot and Meilen Lake Station is 26 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Yarn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a very comfortable and spotless hotel right by Lake Zurich without breaking the bank, then this is the place for you. Horgen is a 15 minute train ride from Hauptbahnhof. It renders the premium you’ll be asked to pay for a similar hotel in the city centre totally unnecessary. Both the lake and Horgen train station are right in front of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vikas

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

8/10 Good

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel, super clean, breakfast was great, however, the gym did not open during stated hours so I was unable to workout my entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shermain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Sebastian

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nagalingam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean; excellent amenities and easy access to transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qurratul ain Ishaq

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

Excellent!

Beautiful, modern, clean and spacious rooms with quality products and amenities. Very polite and friendly staff. Great location right infront of Horgen station with the veiw of lake Zurich. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Yarn ended up being a great choice for our time around Zurich. It was easy to reach by train and we loved the opportunity to spend time on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, a very comfy bed, aircon was a bonus in the middle of August. The breakfast was great and it was a perfect location for sightseeing. I message the hotel before arrival to ensure there would be a bed and they were very quick to reply. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast was delicious the hotel was amazing we were there to see Taylor Swift so the Yarn was a part of this most memorable trip to Switzerland!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

Very nice hotel

Very nice hotel, close to the station, clean, comfortable. The breakfast is made with quality but not a lot of options. Very recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024