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 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Balcony
TV
Hotel California in Old Town Zürich offers a charming base with practical amenities. Browse the on-site art gallery, shop designer stores, enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar. Free WiFi and newspapers add convenience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

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

Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighbourhood in Zürich, Hotel California is near a metro station and near the beach. Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Letzigrund Stadium or Hallenstadion. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001

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
  • ‪Odeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bauschänzli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Le Cèdre - Bellevue - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Bahnhofstrasse
Take advantage of an art gallery on-site, designer shops on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel California. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel California have amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs, in addition to safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with baths and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: 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

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 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

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

Is Hotel California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel California?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM to 7:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel California?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel California located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grossmuenster and Bahnhofstrasse. Charles Tower and Bellevue Square are just steps away. Helmhaus Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bellevue Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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