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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
Interior
Meeting facility
Suite with Kitchenette Lake View | Private kitchenette | Espresso maker
Suite with Kitchenette City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Standard Double Room Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Comfort Double Room Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Superior Double Room City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Superior Double Room Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Suite with Kitchenette City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Suite with Kitchenette Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Located in Horgen, The Yarn is on the riverwalk. Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and Bahnhofstrasse 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 Letzigrund Stadium or Hallenstadion. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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4 Bahnhofstrasse, Horgen, ZH, 8810

What's nearby

  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 15 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Zürich Opera House - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Letzigrund Stadium - 17 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Zoo Zurich - 21 min drive - 14.8 miles

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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The Yarn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Gina

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

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

Sebastian

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

10/10 Excellent

Shermain

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

8/10 Good

McNight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great newly opened hotel. We will stay ago.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super clean and modern. The environment around that is beautiful. It is located in beautiful town right in front of a lake. The train stop is also couple steps away from the door of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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