Hotel California, Zurich ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Great

8.0

/10

4.3

3.9

“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, features 19 rooms, including family accommodations. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at Papa Joe's American Restaurant, located on the ground floor. The hotel is a convenient starting point for exploring the historic Old Town and Lake Zurich.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel California offers modern amenities in all 19 rooms, including free WiFi, minibars, and cable TV. The comfort double room is suitable for couples, while family rooms accommodate up to four people. Each room features a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include Papa Joe's, serving American dishes such as burgers and ribs. Drinks can be enjoyed on the terrace. For breakfast, an assortment is available in the restaurant on the first floor.

Location & Transportation

Hotel California is ideally located near attractions like Grossmünster and Lake Zurich. The tram station 'Helmhaus' is 200 meters away for easy access to transport options. Guests can explore shopping and entertainment in Niederdörfli.

Services & Amenities

The reception is open daily and provides information on local attractions and events. Guests can leave luggage at the reception before check-in or after checking out. The property features laundry services and safety measures for guest security.

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Hotel California 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

165 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Comfort Quadruple Room

2 persons

240 sq. feet

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Facilities

Hotel California 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

Facilities: Very good

7.9/10Review score

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

Hotel California Location

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Map view

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

City landmarks

Mall

Bahnhofstrasse

2300 ft

Museum

Swiss National Museum

4500 ft

Park

Lindenhof hill

2200 ft

Landmark

Old Town

2300 ft

Square

Paradeplatz

2100 ft

Zoo

Zoo Zurich

1.8 mi

Museum

FIFA World Football Museum

4700 ft

Landmark

Zurich

4200 ft

Landmark

Urania Observatory

2900 ft

Park

Platzspitz park

4800 ft

Museum

Zoological Museum

3300 ft

Landmark

Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich

4700 ft

Museum

Haus Konstruktiv

4100 ft

Museum

focusTerra

4700 ft

Historic Site

Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall

4800 ft

Nearby

Church

Grossmunster

900 ft

Utoquai

Lake Zurich

1400 ft

Museum

Museum of Art

1700 ft

Church

Fraumunster Church

1300 ft

Square

Buerkliplatz

1900 ft

Church

St. Peter Church

1800 ft

Opera House

Zurich Opera House

1800 ft

Museum

Helmhaus

700 ft

Munsterbrucke

Monument to Hans Waldmann

800 ft

Muensterhof 20

Zunfthaus zur Meisen

900 ft

Square

Sechselautenplatz

1100 ft

Limmatquai

1400 ft

Right bank of Limmat river

Niederdorf

1200 ft

Public Building

Stadthaus

1300 ft

Limmat

900 ft

Restaurants

Sternen Grill

700 ft

Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue

Vorderer Sternen

800 ft

Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue

Joe & The Juice

300 ft

Schifflaende 26 Hechtplatz

Belcafe Pizza & Bar

700 ft

Bellevueplatz Tramhaltestelle

Sterne Foifi

800 ft

Theaterstrasse 22

ViCAFE Munsterhof

1100 ft

Muensterhof 20 Zunfthaus zur Meisen

Thai Bamboo

1100 ft

Schoffelgasse 3

Cabaret Voltaire

1400 ft

Spiegelgasse 1

Tasty

1600 ft

Poststrasse 12

Metzgerei Z'graggen

1700 ft

Stuessihofstatt 10

Getting around

City Centre

Zurich6 min · 1700 ft

Airports

Kloten (ZRH)19 min · 7.7 mi

St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH)160 min · 66.2 mi

Train

Zürich Stadelhofen5 min · 1400 ft

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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, Polish, Croatian, Slovenian, Ukrainian

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel California from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 541 verified reviews

7.7/10

Very good

80%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Comfort

8.5/10

Facilities

7.9/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.4/10

Location

9.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.7/10

Staff

8.6/10

Value for money

7.7/10

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