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Hotel California

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse

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Hotel California

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Exterior
Comfort Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Restaurant

Overview of Hotel California

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001
  • Popular LocationZürich Opera House6 min walk
  • Popular LocationETH Zurich13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwiss National Museum17 min walk
  • AirportZürich (ZRH)23 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Heart of Zürich.Within a 15-minute walk of this Old Town Zürich hotel, you'll find Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich. Grossmuenster and Helmhaus are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

3-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel California also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A complete renovation of Hotel California was completed in March 2022.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2022.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Hotel California to the airport?

Hotel California is 8.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on May 2, 2024 start from $199.06, excluding 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.

Does Hotel California have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel California.

How close is Hotel California to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Mythenquai Beach.

Does Hotel California offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel California, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children.

Is there a casino at Hotel California?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel California?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel California have a pool?

Hotel California does not have a pool.

Does Hotel California have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel California have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel California to downtown Zürich?

Hotel California is 0.6 mi away from Zürich.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 235 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Business traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Vertical

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Biplab

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food warmer needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel California was a wonderful stay in Zurich near many city hot spots and about a 10min walk from the train station. Marta at reception was incredible. Our trains were delayed over an hour causing us to arrive around 23:00. She personally stayed for us at the hotel to ensure we were able to get into our rooms despite arriving after normal check in hours. The hotel was great and met all of our needs for a wonderful time in Switzerland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good small/quiet hotel in center of Zurich.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023