See all properties

Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Bahnhofstrasse
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Hotel California

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants 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
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The price is AU$447
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Lobby sitting area
citizenM Zürich
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Bar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
citizenM Zürich
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Schifflaende 18, Zürich, 8001

What's nearby

  • Zurich Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zürich Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • ETH Zurich - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

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

Hotel California offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich. 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. Also, Swiss National Museum and Letzigrund Stadium are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only 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

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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 reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 checkout. 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 cots/infant beds

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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 on-site 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 8 minutes' walk from Bahnhofstrasse.

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is so clean, so convenient to everything, highly recommended!
shaoxian, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Don’t stay unless all that matters is a clean room
It all you care about is having a clean room, this place is absolutely fine. Beyond that, it doesn’t have much to offer. The front door is always locked (which makes sense once you check in, but not when you arrive). The staff was not overly accommodating, but weren’t rude either. We requested to have an extra 15 min in our room after check out because it was pouring and we had to wait outside for our driver for the airport….we were told very rudely that we would not be allowed an extra 15 minutes and the housekeeping knocked on our door and tried to come in 5 minutes prior to check out. Overall, we spent 7 nights in Switzerland in Zurich, Lucerne, and Zermatt. Every other hotel (including another in Zurich) was the complete opposite experience for my family and I, which probably made this review a little tougher than if this were the only hotel we stayed in.
Josh, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

gary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The room was a good size with a decent bathroom and good facilities. The key system was easy to understand and the property was easy to access. The location is great and quite central, with lots of nice food options and things to see nearby, as well as a tram stop close by to get to destinations further away. Whilst it didn’t ruin the experience, we could hear quite a lot of noise whilst in our room, both from outside the building and from the rooms next to us and the hallway. That was the only downside to an otherwise very pleasant experience, and the location made up for it.
Robyn, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Madelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review