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Studio111 Hostel Olten

Private Room Teal in the Heart of Olten

A quiet, thoughtfully arranged private room for solo travellers at Studio 111 Hostel on Froburgerstrasse 7 — one of Switzerland's most well-connected rail towns.

Private Room Teal sits inside Studio 111 Hostel at Froburgerstrasse 7 in Olten, a compact Swiss city positioned almost exactly at the geographic centre of Switzerland.

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A calm private room in a sociable hostel setting

Private Room Teal sits inside Studio 111 Hostel at Froburgerstrasse 7 in Olten, a compact Swiss city positioned almost exactly at the geographic centre of Switzerland. The building occupies a quiet residential street within easy walking distance of Olten's main train station — one of the busiest rail junctions in the country — making this room a genuinely practical base for anyone moving around Switzerland by train.

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The room itself is designed around simplicity. The teal colour palette that gives the space its name carries through in considered details rather than overwhelming the walls. Clean lines, white surfaces, and uncluttered furnishings create a space that feels calm after a day of travel. The bed is made up with fresh linen before every arrival, and the room is maintained to the same standard you would expect from a well-run hotel — with the added social dimension of a hostel common area available whenever you want it.

Olten is often overlooked by visitors who pass straight through on intercity trains, but the old town along the Aare river rewards a slower pace. There are independent cafes, a covered wooden bridge, and a surprisingly active cultural scene for a city of its size. The Kunstmuseum Olten, the old town walls, and the pedestrianised centre are all reachable on foot from the hostel in under fifteen minutes.

Studio 111 is hosted by Rachel Wyss, who manages the property with a hands-on approach. The hostel is suited to solo travellers, remote workers passing through, and anyone who values a private space without the premium of a full hotel room. Direct bookings are welcomed and mean you deal with Rachel rather than an intermediary platform.

What the room and hostel include

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Hostel WiFi

Shared wireless internet throughout the building, suitable for remote work, video calls, and streaming without interruption.

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Train Station Access

Olten Bahnhof is approximately 8 minutes on foot. Direct trains to Zurich, Bern, Basel, and Lucerne run regularly throughout the day.

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Private Single Bed

A made-up single bed with fresh linen provided before each arrival, exclusively for one guest in a fully private room.

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Private Room Lock

Room Teal has its own lockable door, giving solo guests full privacy separate from the shared hostel common areas.

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Shared Kitchen

Shared kitchen with hob, refrigerator, kettle, and basic cookware. Available for self-catering at any hour for all hostel guests.

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Shared Bathroom

Clean shared bathroom facilities on the same floor, serviced daily by staff. Hot water available around the clock.

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Fresh Linen Included

Bed linen and towels are provided with every booking. No need to bring a sleeping bag or pay a linen fee at check-in.

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Common Lounge

A shared lounge available throughout the day for reading, working, or meeting fellow travellers in a relaxed, low-key setting.

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Central Olten Location

Froburgerstrasse 7 places guests within walking range of the old town, Aare river path, local shops, and independent restaurants.

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Refrigerator Storage

Dedicated fridge space in the shared kitchen for guest use, labelled per room to keep personal food items organised and accessible.

What is inside Room Teal

Private Room Teal

Single occupancy · private room · teal accent decor

The main sleeping and living space for one guest. Clean white walls with teal colour accents, a single bed with fresh linen, adequate storage, and a window with natural light from the street side of the building.

Hostel Common Area

Shared lounge · social space · ground floor

A shared lounge available to all guests of Studio 111. Comfortable seating, good lighting for working, and a space to meet other solo travellers passing through central Switzerland.

Shared Bathroom

Clean shared facilities · regularly serviced

Well-maintained shared bathroom facilities on the same floor as Room Teal. Cleaned daily by hostel staff, with hot water available at all hours and sufficient access for solo guests.

Shared Kitchen

Self-catering · hob · refrigerator storage

A functional shared kitchen with hob, refrigerator, and basic cookware. Guests can store and prepare their own food, a practical option given the proximity of the local supermarket.

How a stay in Room Teal actually unfolds

You arrive at Olten Bahnhof and walk roughly eight minutes south along Froburgerstrasse to the hostel entrance. Check-in is straightforward — Rachel or a member of the team walks you through the space and hands over your key. The room is ready: bed made, clean towels at the foot of the mattress, a window that lets in the last of the afternoon light.

The morning rhythm at Studio 111 is unhurried. Breakfast options are available nearby — a bakery on the main street does strong filter coffee and fresh Gipfeli by seven. Back at the hostel, the common areas are quiet enough in the early hours to sit and plan the day or open a laptop without distraction. The hostel's central location means you can be on a direct train to Zurich, Bern, Basel, or Lucerne within minutes of leaving the front door — each city is under an hour away.

During the afternoon, the old town across the Aare is worth the short walk. The covered wooden bridge is one of the oldest in the region, and the streets immediately around it have a handful of small restaurants and independent shops that operate at a different pace from the transit-heavy station area. In summer the riverside path fills up with locals after work hours.

By evening, the hostel common area comes to life in a low-key way. Guests tend to be solo travellers and professionals, and the atmosphere is conversational rather than loud. Room Teal is just far enough from the shared spaces to offer genuine quiet when you want it. The bed is firm and the blackout curtains do their job — you sleep well and leave the next morning with a train already loaded on your phone.

Froburgerstrasse 7, Olten, Switzerland

Olten Covered Wooden Bridge

Olten Covered Wooden Bridge

10 minutes by foot

One of the oldest covered wooden bridges in the region, spanning the Aare. The surrounding old town lanes are lined with cafes and small independent shops.

Olten Bahnhof

Olten Bahnhof

8 minutes by foot

One of Switzerland's most central train junctions, with direct intercity connections to Zurich, Bern, Basel, and Lucerne running throughout the day.

Kunstmuseum Olten

Kunstmuseum Olten

12 minutes by foot

A compact fine arts museum with rotating contemporary exhibitions and a permanent collection focused on Swiss modernism. Affordable entry and rarely crowded.

Aare Riverside Path

Aare Riverside Path

8 minutes by foot

A flat riverside walking and cycling path along the Aare, used by locals year-round. In summer, swimmers enter the river at designated spots downstream.

Olten and beyond — a few things worth reading

Travel tips · 4 min read

Why Olten Makes a Smarter Swiss Base

Most visitors treat Olten as a platform to change trains on. But with Zurich, Bern, Basel, and Lucerne all under an hour away, the city earns a second look — especially if you are travelling Switzerland on a considered budget.

Local guide · 3 min read

The Wooden Bridge and the Old Town Walk

Olten's covered wooden bridge is older than most visitors expect. This short walking route takes you across the Aare, through the pedestrianised old town, and back along the riverside path in under an hour.

Rail guide · 5 min read

Travelling Switzerland by Train from Olten

Olten Bahnhof sits at the intersection of four major Swiss rail lines. From here, a single day gives you the mountains above Lucerne, the Rhine in Basel, or a morning in Bern's arcaded streets — all without hiring a car.

Frequently asked questions

What is the check-in time?

Check-in details are confirmed directly with host Rachel Wyss at the time of booking. Studio 111 operates as a hostel with staffed reception, so arrivals can generally be arranged flexibly. Contact Rachel after booking to confirm your expected arrival window.

What is the check-out time?

Standard check-out is in the morning, with the specific time confirmed at booking. If you have an early train or a late departure, reach out to Rachel in advance — late check-out may be possible depending on availability.

How many guests can stay in Room Teal?

Room Teal is configured for a maximum of one guest. It is a private single room within the hostel, intended for solo travellers only. Bookings for two or more guests cannot be accommodated in this room.

Is parking available near the hostel?

Olten city centre has public parking zones near the old town and around the train station. Street parking on Froburgerstrasse is subject to standard Swiss cantonal rules. The hostel does not have a private car park on site. Arriving by train is the most straightforward option.

Do you accept pets?

As a shared hostel environment with common areas used by multiple guests, pets are not accommodated at Studio 111 Hostel. This applies to all room types including Room Teal.

How does direct booking work?

Booking directly through this website means your reservation is handled personally by host Rachel Wyss, without third-party platform fees on either side. You will receive confirmation and all arrival details directly from Rachel by email or message.

What is the cancellation policy?

The specific cancellation terms are confirmed at the time of booking. Please read the cancellation conditions presented during checkout carefully, or contact Rachel directly before booking if you have questions about flexibility for your travel dates.

How can I reach the host?

Rachel Wyss can be reached via the contact form on this website or through the messaging system if you booked through a platform. She is responsive and typically replies within a few hours during Swiss daytime hours. For urgent matters on arrival day, contact details are included in your booking confirmation.

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