Hotel California

Property class: 3
Hotel with restaurant, near Bahnhofstrasse

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When you stay at Hotel California, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. 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. 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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Minibar

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a blue armchair, and a nightstand.

Comfort Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a coastal landscape, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a nightstand with a bottle and glass.

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lindenhof - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 33 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

  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sternen Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Imbiss Riviera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro & Grill am See - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

  • When you stay at Hotel California, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. 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. 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

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
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 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
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

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 25 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.

Property class

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. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). 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 (14-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 7 minutes' walk from Bahnhofstrasse.

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Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant was praised for its friendly staff, quirky decor, and excellent food, with some guests enjoying a 10% discount as hotel guests. (13 reviews)
  • Public transportation to the airport was conveniently located nearby and easily accessible. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room, great location and helpful Staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location, friendly staff and comfortable room
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is as central in Zurich as it gets. You do not need a car to discover the city - you step out of Hotel California and your are in the middle of downtown Zurich. Clean, perfect location - highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, nice beds, nice shower. Good restaurant below with 10% discount for hotel guests. Great location in Old Town, parking nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Well located to visit Zurich.
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8/10 Very good

Good location and a quick walk to centre of Zurich. The room was clean but the pillows provided weren’t too supportive. Felt like air. Other than that, it was a good stay.
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8/10 Very good

The ubication is so good and the room has a good size and it was clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Helpful staff. Nice room. Great mattress.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in a fantastic location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location within walking distance of all the sites. When you leave out the front of the hotel you are right by the Limmat river and also a few minutes walk to the Grossmunster cathedral. A restaurant is on the 1st floor and the lobby and rooms start on the 2nd floor. You can either take the stairs up or there is an elevator at the back of the restaurant. Also highly recommend taking the train from the main Zurich train station to Uetilberg. There are amazing views of the Alps here and it’s only about a 20 minute train ride away. Trains leave every 20 minutes.
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8/10 Very good

At first appearance it looked like a very basic hotel but the room was very nice, newly renovated. We had a very comfortable stay for 3 nights.
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10/10 Exceptional

In a great location. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were clean and spacious.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is so clean, so convenient to everything, highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location in the city !
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was quirky, which we expected. Rooms were clean and staff were helpful. The hotel was situated close to lots of dining and shopping and everything was walkable. Breakfast could have been better but otherwise everything was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice property, very close to restaurants and nice areas
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff and clean rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Convenient for all city sightseeing areas
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8/10 Very good

The family room is nice both the beds and sofa bed are comfortable and have nice and clean bed sheets. The location is excellent just a few steps away from train and bus stops, also the people at the front desk are very welcoming. In general it is a good hotel and the price is fair
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location, easy going staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The location in Altstadt Zurich is wonderful…close to everything. And the hotel is fun… not fancy … more than adequate … exactly as expected … and the price was good for this area. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great location. Very noisy early morning from workers.