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Hotel California
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel, walk to Bahnhofstrasse
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Hotel California

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Exterior
Comfort Double Room
Restaurant

Overview of Hotel California

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001
  • Popular LocationGrossmuenster2 min walk
  • Popular LocationZurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station)15 min walk
  • Popular LocationBahnhofplatz-HB Station15 min walk
  • AirportZürich (ZRH)23 min drive
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Room options

Comfort Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Zürich

Hotel California is located in Old Town Zürich, a neighbourhood in Zürich, and is near a metro station and near the beach. Charles Tower and Zunfthaus Zur Meisen are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bahnhofstrasse and Kanzlei Flea Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Letzigrund Stadium or Hallenstadion.

What's nearby

  • Zurich Town Hall - 4 min walk
  • Zürich Opera House - 6 min walk
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 8 min walk
  • ETH Zurich - 13 min walk
  • Swiss National Museum - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Helmhaus Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sternen Grill - 3 min walk
  • Terrasse - 2 min walk
  • Café Odéon - 2 min walk
  • Joe & The Juice - 1 min walk
  • Cèdre-Bellevue - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Transformed hotel, renovated in 2022 and located in Old Town Zürich
Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich are located near Hotel California, which provides an art gallery on-site, designer shops on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel California have amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs, in addition to safes and minibars. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

Bosnian, Croatian, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Slovenian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 25 for adults and from CHF 15 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel California Zurich
California Zurich
Hotel California Zürich
California Zürich
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Zürich
Hotel California Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 7 Apr 2024 start from AU$457.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel California?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM to 7:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel California?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel California located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grossmuenster and Bahnhofstrasse. ETH Zurich and Swiss National Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Helmhaus Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bellevue Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 230 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and eager to help out. It is a nice area with lots of restaurants and close to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

You get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, Tifton

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in Zurich
Hotel California was pretty much as advertised. It was a nice room in the downtown area. The service was good and the room was clean. We did have to park a few blocks away but that was expected. It was a little difficult to find the hotel initially while driving but that's not the fault of the hotel. It was not a free breakfast so we went to the Starbucks less than a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eric, APO AE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Vertical

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Check-in is on the first floor. No iron in the room. Parking is a challenge. You have to use puplic parking and walk to the hotel..not convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tight space. Great location
We arrived 20 min early and was told to wait 30 min before we could check in. The young lady didn’t even check my name. 20 min later I asked a young man and he picked up the paperwork that had been sitting on the desk all along. Not a great start. Room was very small but clean. No A/C so I wouldn’t stay during the summer for sure! Location is really great - walking distance to lots of cool stuff. Overall: great location, very small, expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023