Fred Hotel Zürich Hauptbahnhof in Zurich

We stayed at Fred Guest House on January 17, 2026, for one night. The location is convenient, about a five-minute walk from Zurich HB train station.
The self-service check-in process was easy, and access details were sent shortly before check-in time. However, several guests, including us, were initially confused about how to enter. The access link from the email needs to be slid in front of the door until a green light appears. The same method applies to the room door using a different access link.
We booked a “Mini Room” through Agoda under Hotel Fred, but were unexpectedly assigned to Fred Guest House, located a few hundred meters away. This was disappointing, as we deliberately chose a hotel rather than a guest house. We contacted Agoda before arrival but did not receive a response.
The room and bathroom were very small. The bed and pillows were thin, and the central heating made the room feel too warm at times. There was a small fan but no air conditioning. The shower was separated only by a curtain, causing water to spill onto the bathroom floor and making it slippery. For two people, the room felt very cramped and would be more suitable for a solo traveler.
The guest house provides towels, refillable body soap and shampoo, two bottles of drinking water, and complimentary tea and coffee on the ground floor.