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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Zürich hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Balcony
Comfort Double Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is CA $325
CA $349 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

  • Zürich Opera House - 6 min walk
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 8 min walk
  • Lindenhof - 8 min walk
  • ETH Zurich - 13 min walk
  • Swiss National Museum - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 26 min drive
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 6 min walk
  • Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 15 min walk
  • Zürich Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Helmhaus Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Bellevue Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rathaus Tram Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sternen Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Odéon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Felix am Bellevue - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vapiano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

At Hotel California, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Letzigrund Stadium. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Helmhaus Tram Stop is steps away and Bellevue Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

Languages

Bosnian, Croatian, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Slovenian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Late check-in between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Hotel California offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel California?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel California?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel California.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel California?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (15-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel California and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel California?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel California like?
Hotel California is in Old Town Zürich, a short 2-minute walk from Helmhaus Tram Stop and 2 minutes' walk from Grossmuenster.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Spare but friendly
Lobby service is minimal. But friendly and helpful.
albert, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
albert, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Randolph, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Wioleta, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Naomi, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff and clean rooms
Christopher, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We did not know what to expect, but we were so pleasantly surprised by how nice this hotel was. The rooms were large and well appointed, and the location is superb.
Thomas, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

They dont have AC even though their site says they have AC and there is AC system they never fixed it so they tell you there is no AC. It was miserably hot. Location is good.
spring, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay
Great hotel very clean staff very helpful, perfect location. Stayed in a family room would have no problem recommending Hotel California.
John, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Noisy
Tandu, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is so clean, so convenient to everything, highly recommended!
shaoxian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a very quirky little hotel. The rooms are clean and the staff I found to be very polite and helpful. One problem there is no A/C and in the summer heat a little fan is not cutting it to cool you down. We personally dropped unlucky with the smell. They were cleaning the drains outside the property and the smell went right through the hotel. Luckily that was our last day. The restaurant downstairs is pretty cool. Staff are very polite and helpful. Its a great location in the heart of Zurich but the hotel itself is a little dated. Still had a great time in Zurich though so no complaints.
James, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Juliana, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Property is in a great location and rooms are decent sizes. Only issue was lack of air conditioning.
Gaurav, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Randolph, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient location, easy going staff
Atul, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

chrystal, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Yikes
In the song Hotel California, the Eagles think to themselves "This could be heaven or this could be hell"...and there's no question that this version of the Hotel California is in some circle of hell. The two stars are for the location - it's good and very convenient - and the pictures of the sleeping accommodations being a fairly accurate representation of them. However, pictures only tell part of the story. What you don't see includes a lack of air conditioning - the windows open and there is a small fan in each room - and the noise. There's a bar downstairs that was quite loud quite late, not to mention its foul odor that permeates through the elevator/stairwell. On a hot night, you're left to decide to sleep in the heat or with the noise. The bathroom also left a lot to be desired - the sink didn't drain properly, the water temperature was completely erratic, and there was hair in the tub when we arrived. It also wasn't cheap! I don't know how the hotel has been rated as highly as it has been...strongly encourage you to find somewhere else!
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Didn’t have AC but it’s cold so they gave us a fan that made it perfectly
Diana, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable and clean. We were able to store our luggage before check-in.
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nothing was open! VERY hard to find breakfast!
Sumayah, 2-night family trip
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