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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 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.
A staircase with a sign reading "Welcome to the Hotel California."

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$571
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Zürich

Hotel California puts you in the heart of Zürich, within steps of Grossmuenster and Helmhaus. 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. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and express check-out. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Old Town Zürich hotel include Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria.

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

  • 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
  • ‪Bistro & Grill am See - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

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 dry cleaning/laundry services. 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
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • 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

  • 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

  • Lift

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
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

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

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.

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 7 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 7 Oct 2026 start from NZ$571, including 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.

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 weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 406 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

Alyte

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

Ryan

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

Leslie Roger

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

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Viorel

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Umesh

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

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Krishan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

8/10 Good

Emalee

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Alma

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

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

Josefa

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnoldo

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

Enrique

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Sanghui

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BERTHA

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

Excellent

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