History – how it all began
The buildings of today’s hotel were formerly used as a “daughters’ home”, which was administered by the Liebfrauen nuns. It was later used as a student house and boarding house St. Josef. The rooms were equipped with small kitchenettes, which was very practical for monthly stays. The Pension St. Josef has been run as the “Hotel St. Josef” since 2002 and was classified with 3 stars at that time. We are proud to call ourselves a 3-star superior Boutique Hotel St. Josef since the last renovation in 2023.
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Historical data on the listed buildings at Hirschengraben 64 & 68
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1834 – 1837
Building constructed, probably by architect Carl Ferdinand von Ehrenberg (1806-1841)
1910
Project for the installation of a scullery & bathroom and enlargement of the dining room
in the “Josephsheim” Zurich 1
1940/41
First stage of a complete Josefsheim development, extension with flat roof planned
1957
Conversion and construction partially refused, permission granted for conversion of 1st floor,
Permission for conversion and extension of attic denied
1990
Conversion of a residential building and attic extension
2001
Conversion of the Hirschengraben guesthouse
Establishment of a restaurant with garden restaurant instead of a boarding house canteen
2010
Renovation of the rooms, no more kitchenettes in the rooms
2014
Renovation of the rooms and restaurant, breakthrough/opening of the reception area
2023
Renovation of the rooms, restaurants and reception. Installation of cooling system