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Hotel California

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 25 per person)
TV
Comfort Double Room
Exterior
Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001
  • Place, Zürich Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zurich Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Zürich

With a stay at Hotel California, you'll be centrally located in Zürich, a 1-minute drive from Bahnhofstrasse and 6 minutes from Letzigrund Stadium. .This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Zoo Zurich and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Hallenstadion.

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sternen Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Le Cèdre - Bellevue - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kronenhalle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Bahnhofstrasse
Hotel California offers 19 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Hotel California has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • 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 available
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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 for adults and 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 cribs/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

Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 357 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that they didn’t charge us until we began staying. I wish they’d let us prepay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AWESOME PLAC!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too hot. No a/c

It’s very hot in the hotel room, uncomfortable, It’s very hard to sleep in the rooms despite the fans and the open windows. The fridge isn’t working, and the toilet was gurgling all night. It’s one of the most uncomfortable hotel I’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Value in Zurich Old Town

This was the last night of our trip from Italy through Switzerland before flying out of Zurich back to the States. We've been in Zurich before, this was more for convenience, but we were pleasantly surprised. Tiny hotel, kitchy/fun decor, the room & bathroom were bigger than expected. Very clean, full size bathroom, good condition. Option for breakfast at their restaurant was a nice addition. It's at the far end of the Old Town section (from Zurch HB train station), but very walkable to shops, sights, restaurants. There is a metro station 6 minutes away with a train that goes directly to the airport, so very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location. Very noisy early morning from workers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elinor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly, room was spacious we were just disappointed with the air conditioning. We couldnt feel the fan, there was a portable fan in the room which did help. We djdnt have a minibar as it was being repaired but they offered to keep our milk in their fridge for us whislt reception was open to help
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the center of the old town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

michael, CHATHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Benicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was unfortunate that there was no Air Conditioning and our Bar Cooler was inoperative .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Well located to visit Zurich.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bhargav

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is ok but the rooms are really small for a family. Restaurant is good but no AC and small room makes it VERY uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joni

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

hardeep

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Ac
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky but convenient. Recently updated. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Travelled with group
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuliya, Lake Stevens

Liked: Staff & service
For one night stay it was just ok. Bedding not so good, it was dirty, with hairs, no slippers, towels were not in a good condition. So, never back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location in the city !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, rooms are very warm with no real A/C. Other than that great area and staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025