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The Yarn

4.0 star property

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Interior
Suite with Kitchenette City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Suite with Kitchenette Lake View | Private kitchenette | Espresso maker
Interior
Superior Double Room Lake View | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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4 Bahnhofstrasse, Horgen, ZH, 8810
  • Place, Horgen Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaepfnach Mine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Langenberg Wildlife Park Zurich
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room City View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Double Room City View

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite with Kitchenette City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite with Kitchenette City View

  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite with Kitchenette Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite with Kitchenette Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Single Room City View

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Yarn

This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking and coffee/tea in a common area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Yarn offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Yarn, you'll be close to Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. Free WiFi in public areas, a gym and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and a virtual front desk
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • 10 minutes by car from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and 6 minutes from Thalwil Ferry Terminal
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Yarn. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Horgen hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CHF 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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: CHF 25 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

The Yarn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Olaide

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, proximity to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Preregistration made check-in very easy. Room ready early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place across the street from the train station which is handy. Steps from the lake and plenty of nice places within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect. Easy to stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Shermain

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

McNight

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

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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

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