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8.2
/10
Very Good
404 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Leslie Roger

10.0
/ 10
Basic accommodations but great vibe and location! Papa Joes restaurant was excellent.

Viorel

10.0
/ 10
Perfect located, Hotel California provides full array of options when visiting Zurich. Great professionalism, high hospitality, all hotels personal accommodated us perfectly.

William

10.0
/ 10
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.
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Schifflaende 18, District 1, Zürich, Switzerland, 8001

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WiFi
Elevator
Hotel California is a hotel is located at District 1.
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Location


Hotel California is a hotel is located at District 1.

About Hotel California

Splendid service together with wide range of facilities provided will make you complain for nothing during your stay at Hotel California.

Hotel California is a hotel with great comfort and excellent service according to most hotel's guests.

With all facilities offered, Hotel California is the right place to stay.

All facilities in Hotel California

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Common Space
Lobby Hotel California
Lobby
Exterior Hotel California
Exterior
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Others
Restaurant Hotel California
Restaurant

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel California

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 cribs/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
, The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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General Information

Popular Facilities
WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 22:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Hotel California
19
Number of floors in Hotel California
5
Another facilities in Hotel California
Laundry service, Luggage storage, Express check-out, Concierge, Smoke-free area

Frequently asked question in Hotel California

What are available facilities at Hotel California?
There are top facilites at Hotel California such as WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel California?
The standard check-in time at Hotel California is starting from 15:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Hotel California provide breakfast?
Yes, Hotel California provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
How many stars does Hotel California have?
Hotel California is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Hotel California have?
Hotel California has 5 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in Hotel California

8.2
Very Good
From 404 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveler Reviews Hotel California

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Top reviews
Ryan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great central location, friendly staff and comfortable room
Thomas
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Comfortable room in old town Zürich.
Leslie Roger
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Basic accommodations but great vibe and location! Papa Joes restaurant was excellent.
Joseph
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Only stayed 1 night. Nice little place in great location.
Viorel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect located, Hotel California provides full array of options when visiting Zurich. Great professionalism, high hospitality, all hotels personal accommodated us perfectly.
William
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Emalee
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Umesh
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with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good stay
Alma
8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The ubication is so good and the room has a good size and it was clean
Ian
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice room, nice beds, nice shower. Good restaurant below with 10% discount for hotel guests. Great location in Old Town, parking nearby.
Krishan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

very friendly staff.
Jeannine
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location. Helpful staff. Nice room. Great mattress.
Kay
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location
Susan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Husband and I stayed here five nights recently. We were very pleased with the location in old town, and easy access to transportation and the Christmas markets. The room was very clean and comfortable. We booked the superior room, which had more space than the standard room. We prepurchased the breakfast and found that to be a good decision, with a buffet spread, delicious coffee, and also eggs and bacon. I am gluten free and each morning they brought me a basket of fresh gluten free bread, much appreciated. The only thing that I would suggest is to not be on the second floor. While that location was super convenient, it is above the restaurant/bar. In the morning I (who am a light sleeper) could hear chairs being moved around. Nobody was intentionally being loud, they were just doing their job preparing for the day. Other than that, the staff was very kind and accomodating. Highly recommend Hotel California!
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Iddo
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel is ok if your expectations aren't high, which means I wouldn't rule out staying there as it is well located However it has some quirkiness which may not appeal to everyone The reception is on the first floor and at first sight it seems that you need to walk up a flight of stairs to reach it. Fortunately, a staff member noticed our hesitation before we started carrying our suitcases up and told us to enter the adjacent Papa John's restaurant and use the elevator there. The elevator and the restaurant in act one will return in act two... We reserved the bigger room so had no problem with the spacious room (I read some reviews which complained about the room size) The hotel has a strange system of different keys to access the elevator and the room which means you always have to go through reception to change keys. It is important to remember because the elevator key also has the chip with which you can enter the hotel after 10pm (there's a 150 CHF fine if you forget to take it and need to call someone to let you in...) The breakfast is served at Papa John's... when we came down for it the place was deserted and only after a while a staff member came down to ask if we wanted some eggs. The breakfast buffet can be a serious contender for the Guinness Book of Records for the smallest buffet... If the above don't bother you, I wouldn't rule out staying there
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helen
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location with attentive staff. Problem with tv dealt with and thou not fixed was offered compensation. Near old town, trams, lake and shops.
Keith
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel was cute but very small. Couldn't access the elevator except through the restaurant and that was not obvious at first
Isobel
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very accommodating when we arrived late. Helpful staff. The restaurant below, Papa Joes, were also friendly and took pity on us when we arrived as the kitchen was closing. Good location but worth a ride from the station. Trams go close.
Jennifer
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel was quirky, which we expected. Rooms were clean and staff were helpful. The hotel was situated close to lots of dining and shopping and everything was walkable. Breakfast could have been better but otherwise everything was great.
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8.2
Very Good
From 404 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveler Reviews Hotel California

Number of reviews per page
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40
Top reviews
Ryan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great central location, friendly staff and comfortable room
Thomas
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Comfortable room in old town Zürich.
Leslie Roger
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Basic accommodations but great vibe and location! Papa Joes restaurant was excellent.
Joseph
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Only stayed 1 night. Nice little place in great location.
Viorel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect located, Hotel California provides full array of options when visiting Zurich. Great professionalism, high hospitality, all hotels personal accommodated us perfectly.
William
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Emalee
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Umesh
icon-with Children
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good stay
Alma
8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The ubication is so good and the room has a good size and it was clean
Ian
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice room, nice beds, nice shower. Good restaurant below with 10% discount for hotel guests. Great location in Old Town, parking nearby.
Krishan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

very friendly staff.
Jeannine
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location. Helpful staff. Nice room. Great mattress.
Kay
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location
Susan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Husband and I stayed here five nights recently. We were very pleased with the location in old town, and easy access to transportation and the Christmas markets. The room was very clean and comfortable. We booked the superior room, which had more space than the standard room. We prepurchased the breakfast and found that to be a good decision, with a buffet spread, delicious coffee, and also eggs and bacon. I am gluten free and each morning they brought me a basket of fresh gluten free bread, much appreciated. The only thing that I would suggest is to not be on the second floor. While that location was super convenient, it is above the restaurant/bar. In the morning I (who am a light sleeper) could hear chairs being moved around. Nobody was intentionally being loud, they were just doing their job preparing for the day. Other than that, the staff was very kind and accomodating. Highly recommend Hotel California!
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Iddo
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel is ok if your expectations aren't high, which means I wouldn't rule out staying there as it is well located However it has some quirkiness which may not appeal to everyone The reception is on the first floor and at first sight it seems that you need to walk up a flight of stairs to reach it. Fortunately, a staff member noticed our hesitation before we started carrying our suitcases up and told us to enter the adjacent Papa John's restaurant and use the elevator there. The elevator and the restaurant in act one will return in act two... We reserved the bigger room so had no problem with the spacious room (I read some reviews which complained about the room size) The hotel has a strange system of different keys to access the elevator and the room which means you always have to go through reception to change keys. It is important to remember because the elevator key also has the chip with which you can enter the hotel after 10pm (there's a 150 CHF fine if you forget to take it and need to call someone to let you in...) The breakfast is served at Papa John's... when we came down for it the place was deserted and only after a while a staff member came down to ask if we wanted some eggs. The breakfast buffet can be a serious contender for the Guinness Book of Records for the smallest buffet... If the above don't bother you, I wouldn't rule out staying there
Read More
helen
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location with attentive staff. Problem with tv dealt with and thou not fixed was offered compensation. Near old town, trams, lake and shops.
Keith
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel was cute but very small. Couldn't access the elevator except through the restaurant and that was not obvious at first
Isobel
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very accommodating when we arrived late. Helpful staff. The restaurant below, Papa Joes, were also friendly and took pity on us when we arrived as the kitchen was closing. Good location but worth a ride from the station. Trams go close.
Jennifer
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel was quirky, which we expected. Rooms were clean and staff were helpful. The hotel was situated close to lots of dining and shopping and everything was walkable. Breakfast could have been better but otherwise everything was great.
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