Hopper Hotel St. Josef is a boutique hotel at Dreikönigenstrasse 1-3 in the southern part of the old town, a few steps from the Rhine and the modern Rheinau Harbour. It occupies a former convent, and that history shows in the calm public rooms, the quiet garden, the library and the generous, serene spaces that feel nothing like a typical city chain. There are 65 rooms, a small number that keeps the atmosphere personal, and the hotel adds a restaurant and bar, a gym, a sauna and a rooftop terrace with views over the city. Wi-Fi is free, the front desk is staffed around the clock, and the team can help with tour and ticket arrangements. Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, laundry and dry cleaning and a banquet room add to the practical side, and pets are welcome. This is the kind of hotel that rewards a slow evening: a drink on the terrace, a book in the library and a late walk along the river, before returning to a quiet room. It sits comfortably at the top of the mid-to-upper range and is a good choice for a romantic weekend, a special occasion or a trip where the hotel is part of the pleasure.
Location and getting around
The Rheinau Harbour, with its striking modern buildings and riverside walks, is about five minutes away on foot, and the Chocolate Museum is about thirteen minutes. The Chlodwigplatz underground stop is about six minutes away. The cathedral and Neumarkt are only a few minutes by car or tram, and the Hay Market is a nineteen minute walk along the old town streets. The airport is roughly twelve minutes by car, which is unusually quick for a city hotel.
The rooms and what to expect
Rooms are individually styled, calm and comfortable, in keeping with the quiet character of the building. Portable fans are provided in rooms rather than full air-conditioning, so ask about this if you are travelling in a hot spell. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge. Check-in begins in the afternoon and late arrivals can be arranged within limited hours, so tell the hotel in advance if you will be late. Check-out is at noon.
Who it suits and what to know: Hopper St. Josef suits couples, treat-yourself weekends and travellers who prefer character and quiet to a lively square. It is a little away from the cathedral and the main shopping streets, so you will walk or take a tram for most sightseeing, but the southern old town has excellent restaurants and a more local feel. Rates rise during trade fairs, carnival and Advent weekends, so book early and check dates when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓65 individually styled rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Gym
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Hopper Hotel St. Josef?+
It is at Dreikönigenstrasse 1-3 in the southern old town, about five minutes on foot from the Rheinau Harbour and roughly thirteen minutes from the Chocolate Museum.
Does the hotel have a rooftop terrace?+
Yes, there is a rooftop terrace, as well as a garden, a library and a sauna. Check which facilities are open when you book.
Is it close to the cathedral?+
The cathedral is a few minutes by car or tram, and the walk through the old town takes a little longer.
