Hotel California, Zurich ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

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“The hotel is perfectly situated just a short 4-5 minute stroll to the enchanting Christmas markets!”view full review

Hotel California, a 3-star Zurich hotel, offers a central location in the historic Old Town, providing easy access to attractions like Lake Zurich and cultural landmarks. The property features 19 rooms, including family accommodations, and the on-site Papa Joe's American Restaurant.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel California features 19 rooms equipped with free WiFi, minibars, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. The comfort double room is suitable for couples, while family rooms provide space for up to four people. Guests have access to a kettle for tea or coffee preparation.

Dining Options

Dining options include Papa Joe's Restaurant on the ground floor, serving American dishes like burgers and ribs. Breakfast is available as a buffet from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends.

Local Area & Transportation

Guests can explore nearby attractions such as the Grossmünster, Kunsthaus, and the Limmat river, all within 0.5 km. Public transport options include tram and train services from the nearby Helmhaus tram station and Stadelhofen station, facilitating connections to various locations.

Services & Policies

Hotel California offers a reception open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, providing assistance with tourist information and bookings. Laundry services are available if delivered to the reception before 8 AM on weekdays. The hotel is non-smoking and does not allow pets.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double or Twin Room

2 persons

15 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Comfort Quadruple Room

2 persons

22 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was impressively spacious, allowing us to feel comfortable and relaxed throughout our stay.” view full review

Excellent Dining

“The dining experience was fantastic, with good food options and lively busking performances visible from our window.” view full review

Spotless Bathroom

“The bathroom was immaculate, with everything well-maintained and a refreshing atmosphere.” view full review

Great Amenities

“The hotel offered excellent amenities, including a lift for convenience and high-quality cooling systems that made our stay comfortable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
Limited time reception
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Map view

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

City landmarks

Mall

Bahnhofstrasse

690 m

Museum

Swiss National Museum

1.4 km

Park

Lindenhof hill

670 m

Landmark

Old Town

690 m

Square

Paradeplatz

640 m

Zoo

Zoo Zurich

2.9 km

Museum

FIFA World Football Museum

1.4 km

Landmark

Zurich

1.3 km

Landmark

Urania Observatory

880 m

Park

Platzspitz park

1.5 km

Museum

Zoological Museum

1.0 km

Landmark

Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich

1.4 km

Museum

Haus Konstruktiv

1.2 km

Museum

focusTerra

1.4 km

Historic Site

Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall

1.5 km

Nearby

Church

Grossmunster

270 m

Utoquai

Lake Zurich

410 m

Museum

Museum of Art

490 m

Church

Fraumunster Church

380 m

Square

Buerkliplatz

560 m

Church

St. Peter Church

540 m

Opera House

Zurich Opera House

530 m

Museum

Helmhaus

200 m

Munsterbrucke

Monument to Hans Waldmann

230 m

Muensterhof 20

Zunfthaus zur Meisen

260 m

Square

Sechselautenplatz

330 m

Limmatquai

400 m

Right bank of Limmat river

Niederdorf

360 m

Public Building

Stadthaus

370 m

Limmat

250 m

Restaurants

Sternen Grill

210 m

Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue

Vorderer Sternen

220 m

Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue

Joe & The Juice

70 m

Schifflaende 26 Hechtplatz

Belcafe Pizza & Bar

200 m

Bellevueplatz Tramhaltestelle

Sterne Foifi

230 m

Theaterstrasse 22

ViCAFE Munsterhof

320 m

Muensterhof 20 Zunfthaus zur Meisen

Thai Bamboo

310 m

Schoffelgasse 3

Cabaret Voltaire

400 m

Spiegelgasse 1

Tasty

470 m

Poststrasse 12

Metzgerei Z'graggen

490 m

Stuessihofstatt 10

Getting around

City Centre

Zurich6 min · 500 m

Airports

Kloten Airport (ZRH)19 min · 12.4 km

St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)160 min · 106.5 km

Train

Zürich Stadelhofen5 min · 400 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-20:00

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

High-speed internet access is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs CHF 25 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

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

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Hotel California, Zurich

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Local Area & Transportation

Services & Policies

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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