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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)
Comfort Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Balcony
Exterior
TV
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
  • Restaurant 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 drapes/curtains

Room options

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

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

  • Grossmuenster - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zürich Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zurich Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Le Cèdre - Bellevue - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kronenhalle - ‬2 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Helmhaus Tram Stop is steps away and Bellevue Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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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 available
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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
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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 lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 17 2026 to February 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing 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 Zurich
California Zurich
Hotel California Zürich
California Zürich
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Zürich
Hotel California Hotel Zürich

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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 onsite 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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Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, very centric walking distance to central station only if you have hand baggage
Arnoldo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel central located.
Tina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location with attentive staff. Problem with tv dealt with and thou not fixed was offered compensation. Near old town, trams, lake and shops.
helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the proximity of the hotel to everything.
Josefa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Great location, comfortable rooms, super clean, loved it.
BERTHA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

AWESOME PLAC!
Enrique, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
Juan carlos, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellence
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

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.
Bhargav, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quirky but convenient. Recently updated. Friendly and helpful staff.
Brent, 2-night trip

8/10 Very 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 Good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Lori, 1-night trip

8/10 Very 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

2/10 Poor

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.
Karla, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Elinor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very 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

4/10 Fair

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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