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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Bahnhofstrasse

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Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 25 per person)
TV
Balcony
Exterior
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Located in the heart of Old Town Zürich, Hotel California offers a charming retreat with an on-site art gallery and designer stores. Enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant, grab a drink at the bar, or unwind with free WiFi and newspapers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

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Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

  • Zürich Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zurich Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lindenhof - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 15 min walk
  • Zürich Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Helmhaus Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Bellevue Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rathaus Tram Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sternen Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Odéon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Felix am Bellevue - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel California puts you within a 10-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Hallenstadion and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Helmhaus Tram Stop is steps away and Bellevue Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

Languages

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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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 staffed during limited hours
    • 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Designer shops on-site

Accessibility

  • Lift
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Late check-in between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Zürich
Hotel California Hotel Zürich
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel California?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel California.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel California?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (15-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel California and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel California?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel California like?

Hotel California is in Old Town Zürich, a short 2-minute walk from Helmhaus Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Bahnhofstrasse.

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Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Restaurant
Breakfast
Parking
Luggage
Food
Air conditioning
Train station

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered a convenient breakfast option and was located near many nearby restaurants and bars. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was good and plentiful. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel central located.
Tina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

AWESOME PLAC!
Enrique, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel in the center of the old town
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay! Well located to visit Zurich.
Matthew, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel, great location. Very noisy early morning from workers.
Nicola, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellence
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

I didn’t like that they didn’t charge us until we began staying. I wish they’d let us prepay.
Alicia, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

This hotel was in a great location and renovated so very clean. We weren’t aware prior to booking that it didn’t have air conditioning. We needed extra fans and had to keep windows open. The morning street noise woke us up bright and early.
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice location in the city !
Jesus, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

The property is boutique style. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The bed was comfortable. There were some hairs in the towels and the shower on the 4th floor has a arch ceiling which isnt fitting for a tall person. The biggest issue is the lack of air-conditioning. The reservation requested exyra charge for a drink upon arrival and breakfast. There was no drink upon arrival and I would recommend just going to get breakfast out in town. Without air conditioning, I wouldn't choose this property again. However, if that issue was corrected, I would choose it and do it without the addition of breakfast.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

In a great location. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were clean and spacious.
Anthony, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice hotel, rooms are very warm with no real A/C. Other than that great area and staff was helpful.
Scott, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

I’ve stayed at the hotel California on several occasions. This trip was a one night stay so met the requirements I needed for being close to my meetings and very close to the station. As an American style restaurant underneath if you like that kind of food, but it’s very close to all the restaurants/bars in the old town. The room i had was fine, bed comfortable , towels pretty good and toilet paper adequate. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in the old town, convenient and fairly well priced, then this is a good option
Andrew, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Great location. Your website says that the property has air conditioning, it does not and during our stay, it was needed. Big mistake on Expedia’s part. We would not have booked this property is we knew there was no air conditioning.
Patrick, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

No Ac
hardeep, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved it Super cute and cheap Nice staff!!
Colleen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Convenient for all city sightseeing areas
Magesh Kumar, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely friendly staff and clean rooms
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel in a fantastic location.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Place to Stay

Great hotel very clean staff very helpful, perfect location. Stayed in a family room would have no problem recommending Hotel California.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We did not know what to expect, but we were so pleasantly surprised by how nice this hotel was. The rooms were large and well appointed, and the location is superb.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice property, very close to restaurants and nice areas
selim, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

Great staff and location but extremely noisy

Extremely nice and accommodating staff, great location. Hotel is on the top of so called “ American” restaurant. A lot of bars around so it is extremely noisy. We were not able to fall asleep until 2am. Definitely not the place for families with kids.
valerie, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

This hotel needs some work
Sanam, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel located in a very centric area, the room was very cleanand modern. Staff was polite and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zurich.
Ingrid, 2-night trip