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Hotel California

Property class: 3

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A bar with a wooden ceiling, a counter with stools, and shelves of bottles.
A hotel room with two beds, a large picture of a coastal landscape, and a wooden headboard with integrated lighting.
A staircase with a sign reading "Welcome to the Hotel California."
A street-side café with outdoor seating and a yellow awning.
A restaurant setting with a table set for a meal, including plates of food, a menu, and a drink.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $308
$289 nightly
$308 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

With a stay at Hotel California, you'll be centrally located in Zürich, a 1-minute drive from Bahnhofstrasse and 8 minutes from Hallenstadion. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grossmuenster.

What's nearby

  • Grossmuenster - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zürich Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lindenhof - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Helmhaus Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sternen Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Imbiss Riviera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ViCAFE Bellevue - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

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 served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 25 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 25 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Property class

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

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 420 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, great location and helpful Staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, friendly staff and comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodations but great vibe and location! Papa Joes restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room in old town Zürich.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night. Nice little place in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect located, Hotel California provides full array of options when visiting Zurich. Great professionalism, high hospitality, all hotels personal accommodated us perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel central located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed to find that the air-conditioning wasn’t working and they don’t even have a phone to call reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Well located to visit Zurich.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, nice beds, nice shower. Good restaurant below with 10% discount for hotel guests. Great location in Old Town, parking nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ubication is so good and the room has a good size and it was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the center of the old town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the proximity of the hotel to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Helpful staff. Nice room. Great mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, very centric walking distance to central station only if you have hand baggage
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great location, comfortable rooms, super clean, loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025