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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Bahnhofstrasse

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001
  • Zürich Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zurich Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

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Hotel California puts you in the heart of Zürich, within steps of Grossmuenster and Charles Tower. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Old Town Zürich hotel include Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium.

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
  • ‪ViCAFE Bellevue - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kronenhalle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to 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)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel California offers 19 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately CHF 25 for adults and from 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 cots/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
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 on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

Hotel California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel California?

The closest beach to Hotel California is Mythenquai Beach (1.8 km).

Does Hotel California serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, Hotel California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel California?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel California?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Hotel California 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In a great location. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candido David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it Super cute and cheap Nice staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El staff es muy amable y atento. El lugar es acogedor y bien preparado. Al rededor habían muchos lugares para comer y podiamos recorrer la ciudad caminando y esta localizado cerca de muchos lugares interesantes y del transporte público. Nos gusto mucho, regresariamos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magesh Kumar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Convenient for all city sightseeing areas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

albert

Travelled with family

Spare but friendly

Lobby service is minimal. But friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, although connected to restaurant, not really part of restaurant. Funny, pictures of the Grand Canyon in elevator. Guess geography of Arizona part of hotel California.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

albert

Travelled with family
Not the best stay, overall. The key system is cumbersome, there was no air conditioning for a stuffy room. Noisy on account of construction outside. Not enough towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sanam

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel needs some work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Edmund

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the property but they charged me a second time for the stay (Expedia had already collected payment even though Expedia said that the hotel should collect) and the hotel refunded the amount they collected but the refund didn’t equal the amount withdrawn due to currency valuations. Bad Expedia for not doing what they said they were going to do. Bad hotel for not making the transaction equal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wioleta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a bit dated & only one key per room. Room was big and clean but the sofa bed for third person was hard as a rock. Staff aren’t always around so you have to call them. They are attentive. Hotel is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel California was a nice hotel, lovely room, great bed though it would be nice to have more than one pillow per person. Great location in the old town and very walkable to everything. The staff was very friendly and very helpful but the only drawback is that if you have a car and need to load or unload your luggage, there is some controversy over how long you can stay. We were told if we gave them our license number they would get a special permit for us to remain there for up to 1/2 hour, but the receptionist in the morning didn't know anything about this and it took several employees to put their heads together to do this. Meanwhile, a delivery person was very angry that we were parked in "his space" even though it was long after deliveries were supposed to arrive. Other than that, our stay was wonderful, the breakfasts were good and plentiful and again, the staff was really nice and really made an effort to help us. Speaking English was a challenge for some of the staff but they spoke much better english than I spoke German. Zurich is wunderbar!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024