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This hotel is located in Zurich's Old Town, 492 feet to the Bellevue Tram and Bus Stop and 656 feet from Zurich Lake. Hotel California offers free Wi-Fi and a computer station. colorfully decorated rooms come with a mini-bar and cable TV. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower. Guests can sample American dishes including burgers, chicken wings and fajitas at the Papa Joe's American Restaurant & Caribbean Cocktail Bar. Guests can choose from a rich buffet breakfast and a breakfast menu. The Opera House as well as Grossmünster Church are both 1148 feet away. Zurich Main Train Station is 0.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zurich, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Renee
    United States of America United States of America
    rooms were surprisingly spacious, clean, comfortable.
  • Rolf
    Brazil Brazil
    Very good breakfast, Wifi very good, fantastic location...
  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel’s location is great! It’s near the station, tram stop, coop grocery store and restaurants. The staffs are very friendly and welcoming. Our room is big enough and the beds are comfortable.
  • Usha
    United States of America United States of America
    It was very clean. We were able to leave our luggage till we came back from our tour.
  • Armando
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location from train station and city center. Spacious room. Ok A/C
  • Hesham
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The hotel is located in a good place where many restaurants and coffee shops are there.
  • Tracy
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location for one night in Zurich. Was able to walk out the door and feel immersed in everything the city had to offer. Rooms were clean and large enough for 3 of us
  • Fin
    Canada Canada
    The room was large, modern and clean. Loved the old school vibe with modern amentities. The location is superb.
  • Antonios
    Greece Greece
    Really nice hotel, very clean rooms/bathroom the staff was friendly and helpful. The location is amazing and right at the center of the town, really close to everything someone needs to see. Really liked the look and feel bringing California vibes.
  • Iolanda
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This is a simple, but very good hotel in the best possible location. Perfectly clean, quiet, extremely central. All in all, a very good solution in Zurich.

Property questions and answers
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  • How far are you from the train station?

    The train station is a coople of minutes far away.
    Answered on 1 August 2021
  • We'll be exploring the day we're leaving can we leave our bags at the hotel and can we leave the car in the parking?

    Dear Guest, Of course you can leave your bags at the reception for the day. That is not a problem at all. Kindest regards, Hotel California
    Answered on 20 July 2020
  • Hi is your comfort quadruple room good for 4 adults? May i know what bed type available? Thanks

    Hallo, Our quad is good enough for 4 people. The bed is a queen with 180 x 200 cm and the pull out sofa is 140 x 190 cm. I hope this answers your que..
    Answered on 28 March 2023
  • Hi do you require swiss covid certificate upon check-in?

    Hello, You are not required to present Swiss Covid Certificate upon your arrival. Best regards
    Answered on 24 September 2021
  • hello Does each room have a shower please?

    Every room has a bath tub with shower.
    Answered on 12 November 2021
  • Do you serve heavy meal in the morning (10.00-12.00 hrs) Best regards, Noi

    Dear guest, Unfortunately our Hotel serves only breakfasts. But at the ground floor of the building there is a restaraunt, which is open mostly from ..
    Answered on 17 March 2024
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Papa Joe's
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel California

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Bar
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Slovenian

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Late check-in is only possible for an additional charge upon prior confirmation by the property. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel California

  • Check-in at Hotel California is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The prices at Hotel California may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel California include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Quad
  • Hotel California offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
  • Hotel California is 650 feet from the center of Zurich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel California has 1 restaurant:

    • Papa Joe's
  • Guests staying at Hotel California can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet