Located in the heart of Old Town Zürich, Hotel California offers a charming retreat with an on-site art gallery and designer stores. Enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant, grab a drink at the bar, or unwind with free WiFi and newspapers.
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 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.
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
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 cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
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 8 minutes' walk from Bahnhofstrasse.
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Hotel California Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Great location. Convenient for all city sightseeing areas
Magesh Kumar
Magesh Kumar, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 28, 2024
Great staff and location but extremely noisy
Extremely nice and accommodating staff, great location. Hotel is on the top of so called “ American” restaurant. A lot of bars around so it is extremely noisy. We were not able to fall asleep until 2am. Definitely not the place for families with kids.
valerie
valerie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Lovely friendly staff and clean rooms
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
This hotel is so clean, so convenient to everything, highly recommended!
shaoxian
shaoxian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
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
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
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
John, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 4, 2024
This hotel needs some work
Sanam
Sanam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2024
Convenient location, easy going staff
Atul
Atul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2024
Excellent hotel in a fantastic location.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Very quiet, although connected to restaurant, not really part of restaurant.
Funny, pictures of the Grand Canyon in elevator. Guess geography of Arizona part of hotel California.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 18, 2024
Spare but friendly
Lobby service is minimal. But friendly and helpful.
albert
albert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2024
Property is in a great location and rooms are decent sizes. Only issue was lack of air conditioning.
Gaurav
Gaurav, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Nice property, very close to restaurants and nice areas
selim
selim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
One quick night
Calm and quiet stay
Jonas
Jonas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
Great hotel located in a very centric area, the room was very cleanand modern. Staff was polite and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zurich.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2024
The room was comfortable and clean. We were able to store our luggage before check-in.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2024
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
Wioleta, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2024
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
albert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Staff was very friendly and eager to help out. It is a nice area with lots of restaurants and close to the river.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
The place was located in great area. Easy for shopping, food and walking. Staff was helpful and friendly. The day we arrived was raining and we were not prepared. Restaurant is located below the hotel. Definitely would recommend to stay there.
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Polina was very helpful, all hotel staff very pleasant. Public transportation stop 2min walk from hotel, short ride to airport by public transportation. Beds comfy and room as advertised. Big rooms we stayed in Malibu room
Violeta
Violeta, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2024
Nothing was open! VERY hard to find breakfast!
Sumayah
Sumayah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2023
Property was within walking distance to everything. Great place to stay.
Yanira
Yanira, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 6, 2024
Our stay was OK but I was not aware that the rooms don’t have air conditioning and it was very warm during our visit. On the second night, they provided small fans which helped a bit. Friendly and polite staff, and excellent location.