Hotel Zak Schaffhausen

Was there for 1 month and 12 days. I came directly from the street and was actually happy to have a room at all, but the room was somewhat small and freshly painted. I was coughing all the time, not only from my pot smoking but also, I guess, from the much too freshly painted walls. First I had a good time, but I decided to move on because the couple below seemed offended by my night rhythm and started to give me a hard time. So left on the 12th of the month. I had paid 1200.- per month, and the owner was on holiday, so we had a call, and I was like, If I don't get the rest refunded, I will keep the key for the rest of the time. He was like, Yes, we look when I am back... stupid me returned the key. So theoretically, I should have received a refund of over 600.-, but I got like 200.- and a beer, which for me is just a ripoff.

Had a fantastic stay! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the cozy smoking bar downstairs made for a great place to relax. The hotel's no-smoking policy was well-enforced, ensuring fresh, clean rooms with no trace of smoke. The beds were comfortable, and the room had everything needed for a pleasant stay. Overall, a great experience—would definitely recommend!

The experience at Zak hotel during the Schaffhausen show period was far from satisfactory. The staff member, Cristine, appeared stressed and disorganized, primarily communicating in Spanish. She openly complained about her low salary of 2000 francs per month, and her demeanor suggested she may have been under the influence of alcohol. The city's festive atmosphere due to the ongoing shows may have contributed to this behavior. Room 11, where I stayed, was disappointing. The cleanliness was subpar, with an uncleaned shower and even a cockroach spotted inside. The beds were stacked on top of each other, contrary to the description of normal beds. The red linoleum flooring added to the unpleasant ambiance. Overall, the experience was marred by poor hygiene and unprofessional staff conduct. In conclusion, Zak hotel during the Schaffhausen show period failed to meet basic standards of cleanliness and service. It is not a recommended accommodation choice for those seeking a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Stayed on the 15th Feb 2025 Double room Lovely, clean, friendly and very local Full stars all round

This place was one of the cheapest we could find because we were only staying for 7 hours to just sleep. There's a bar underneath and thankfully we stayed on a Sunday, so it wasn't loud, but I can imagine it gets loud. This is not a hotel, it's a hostel. It's fine and very close to the train station. Room had some space and shared bathroom wasn't far. The stairwell is small and tight. There is an elevator though. |The room smelled so much like smoke that my clothes did for days. |If you need just a place to sleep it's fine, but this place isn't the best. |Also, the hours listed don't reflect the hours they're open. Thankfully people were at the bar, but we got in after 10 and nobody was answering the bell as we rang it.

Advantages: location, clean bed, clean towel, clean toilet (although shared). That is all.|There are much more disadvantages. A room with dirty walls, with burnt holes on the linoleum floor. The water in the washbasin (located in the room) smells like sewage. Despite booking a room with a double bed, we received a room with two single beds.|The staff does not speak English. Upon check-in, the receptionist volunteered to help with the recalculation of coins and cheated.|The hotel is connected to a bar, so the smell of cigarette smoke is in the room from morning to evening.|The cost for the services offered is too high.|To summarize, this cannot be called a hotel. The maximum is a hostel for hitchhikers, but the price should be 2-3 times lower. |I would not advise anyone to stay here for more than one night, especially with their family

Smelly room with no basic facilities like soap, shared and dirty washrooms Not feeling safe

What an amazing place Schaffhausen. The hostal so nice, near everywhere and the staff team so kind and generous.