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Swiss Star California

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of a building with balconies.
A multi-story building with a restaurant on the ground floor, a visible entrance, and a street intersection with traffic lights.
A marina with multiple sailboats docked.
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the city through the window.
A mirror with a gold frame on a purple wall.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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Asylstrasse 125, Zürich, 8032
  • Place, Zürich Opera House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kunsthaus Zurich
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Superior Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Studio (für 3 Personen)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Studio (für 3 Personen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a grey sofa, and wooden flooring.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Zürich

Swiss Star California places you in the centre of Zürich, within just a 15-minute stroll of Tram-Museum Zurich and Botanical Garden. .Each apartment features free WiFi, free wired Internet and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer, a desk and free toiletries are also available. .This pet-friendly apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-in. Plus you'll find express check-out and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of limited parking.
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What's nearby

  • Zürich Opera House - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lakeside Promenade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • ETH Zurich - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Holderlinstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 4 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hegifret Kaffeefenster - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Co Chin Chin - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le Pain Quotidien - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ButchersTable - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Antiquario - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Swiss Star California

Swiss Star California offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Swiss Star California also features express check-out and shopping on site.

This 3-star Zürich apartment is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
Swiss Star California offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Zürich apartment provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: CHF 20 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: CHF 15 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Shopping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 26 units
  • 4 floors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
If guests have not received the check-in instructions they are required to contact this property prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

California House Hotel
California House Zurich
Hotel California House
Hotel California House Zurich
Hotel California House Zürich
California House Zürich
Hotel California House
Swiss Star California Zürich
Swiss Star California Apartment
Swiss Star California Apartment Zürich

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Swiss Star California?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Swiss Star California?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swiss Star California on 8 Nov 2026 start from NZ$214, 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.

Is parking available at Swiss Star California?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Swiss Star California?

The closest beach to Swiss Star California is Mythenquai Beach (2.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Swiss Star California?

No, Swiss Star California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Swiss Star California?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Swiss Star California Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 347 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good room rent. I like room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Straightforward checkin process, good location but unfortunately the room looked neglected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Zurich is expensive. This place was fine. Road a little loud. Entrance a bit rough but room was clean and communication good. Ok for a cheap hub to go out and explore from.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The hostel is in a very run down poor condition. If you have issues its very difficult to get help from their helpline
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dirty rooms and very poor customer service. The photos on the website looked completely different from what we found in reality. The room was in bad condition, and several things were not working. The shower barely worked, and the sink faucet had little or no running water. The customer service was extremely rude. When we called to ask for help, they hung up on us instead of trying to solve the problem. Overall, it was a very frustrating experience, and I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication
I don't recommend staying at this location. While i have to say the place was clean, the room didn't have air conditioning and not even a fan. I felt I was sleeping in a sauna and you can spend more than 20 minutes in the room during the day. The heat is unbearable. In addition, the room did not have curtains to make things worse. So zero privacy, all lights are pointing at your face while you are tying to sleep in a room that is 100 degrees hot inside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, it was a decent place to stay, but there were definitely things that could use improvement. The floors, and especially the dishes, were not that clean. One pot even had a little water in it and it was starting to get moldy. It was nice to have a little kitchen to cook in, however, they have a very limited number of things for you to use. There were no spoons, and no salt or pepper. There were no curtains on the glass doors to the balcony, and the window was a little broken at the top so that it almost fell in on us when we opened it to get try to cool off the room. The shower completely quit working, just shut off mid-shower. Thankfully it was our last night there and not a huge deal. The bed was definitely not super soft. It's on a pretty busy street corner, so when the doors and windows are open to cool off the room, it's pretty loud, but with everything closed it's not bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was very disappointing and would not suit light travellers as there was no amenities other than a small bathroom, a sink and an outdated half a pillow. No kettle , no air conditioning or fan, no basics, broken iron and small table.Taps were loose , black mould in the bathroom, shutters broken and propped up so the sun comes in. All day. Toilet seat not fastened , no thing whatsoever in the kitchen other than 1 sponge . Entrance and stairs dirty . Room stinking hot , we had to buy a fan. Would not recommend .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Kitchen lacked utensils. No shower curtain water went on the floor. Sink didn’t drain well. Cleanliness was poor gum on bathroom door. Front door didn’t lock on building. Smoke detector had no battery. TV didn’t work. Toilet seat was loose. Location was good. Wouldn’t take much to improve the facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I chose this place for a specific reason, which was the distance from my friends staying in an apartment close by. So my only requirements were a good night sleep and cleanliness without breaking the bank since I was only for 30hrs in Zurich. The property matched all of them.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

review

the building , its old and dated but it is cheap and to be fair and the room was tidy / good location for what we required , parking was an issue tho
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

All good for the price.

Everything was fine except for the radiator in the bathroom, which i was unable to regulate the effect on.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Value for price

Only booked this because it was close to an event I was attending and was happy at the price. I was surprised by all the in-room amenities because I want looking for that. A person staying longer would have benefited from the kitchen, dining table and ironing board. I was impressed by the large bathroom including a whirl pool bath tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
bed sheets cover was barely insufficient for two co sharers .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

TERRIBLE PLACE TO STAY.

The “hotel” was terrible. When we got into the hotel there was water all over the floor. Afterwards the next morning, the ceiling was leaking all over the floor in front of the bathroom door. You can hear everyone coming in and out of the hotel as the door slams really loudly. There is a cigarette smell that comes from leaving your window open but if you close it there is no fan, ac, or ventilation in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
When I entered in a room allocated, many items in the room were broken or missing. The door of a closet was broken. A window shade was always half-closed and could not be moved which made a room very dark even in the daytime. One of the bed lights did not work. There was no shower curtain which caused a bathroom entirely soaked every time the shower was used. I asked a managing company to fix and prepare these items immediately or to provide another solution. The company answered that it had reported the issues to their technician so that they could be checked and addressed as soon as possible. But nothing happened. I asked the company again but no response. In addition, the handle of a pot in the mini kitchen was missing and the curtains of the windows were very dusty.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fine for a short cheap stay. But otherwise - Black mould. No soap or dish soap to wash anything. The kettle and some appliances can’t be plugged in because they don’t supply adaptors. And a lottt of spiders.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The studio was good but the bin in the kitchen was full of garbage (milk cartons, egg cartons, etc) and the wall at the side of the table was falling apart, the paint even got in my husband's jacket.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It’s the wort place for holidays no fan no iron no cleaning and no communication. At the time of booking we mentioned that we need twin beds but when we reached they give us. Double bed and when i said that I mentioned i need twin after 1 day they replied that they don’t have
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The dishes and cooking items were not cleaned. Also no sponge so I could clean them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication

Had no power for our whole stay

Turned up after check in and the room hadn’t been cleaned. Power went out within our first few hours of being there, contacted the helpline multiple times and they said they’d send out an electrician. They never did! Spent the whole trip with no way to charge phones in our room and no lights!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faucet was licking and making noise all night Tv did not work
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Poorly maintained Fan so broken and out of balance that it couldn’t be used Shower head hose broken and sprayed all over the bathroom Was advised routine maintenance was to occur during my stay, so I told them about these issues, but nothing happened Was advertised as daily maid service. Didn't happen The common area is filthy. If you a light sleeper, I suggest staying somewhere else. The trolly tram runs directly outside
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The neighbourhood is really nice, easy to get on transport. What was a bit confusing when I got keycode when registered I thought it was the room code. I got an email the day before about mainfloor access code and didn’t know it was room code as well. So was a bit stressed when tried KeyCode and it didn’t work. Just randomly punched in main floor door code and it opened the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023