Near Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum, Hotel California provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood in Zürich, Hotel California is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Swiss National Museum, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. Old Botanical Garden and FIFA World Football Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Zürich travel guide
8001, Zürich, Schifflaende 18
What's nearby
Grossmuenster
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Zürich Opera House
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Kunsthaus Zurich
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Bahnhofstrasse
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lindenhof
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Helmhaus Tram Stop
2 min walk
Zürich Limmatquai Station
6 min walk
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
33 min drive
Restaurants
Bauschänzli
7 min walk
Sternen Grill
3 min walk
Odeon
2 min walk
Imbiss Riviera
2 min walk
ViCAFE Bellevue
3 min walk
About this property
Hotel California
Hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Bahnhofstrasse
Near Swiss National Museum, Hotel California provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
An elevator and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel California offer amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs, in addition to safes and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on Nov 1, 2026 start from ¥31,989, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel California?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel California?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel California located?
Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grossmuenster and Bahnhofstrasse. Helmhaus and Bellevue Square are just steps away. Helmhaus Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bellevue Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel California Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Cute, funky decor. The rooms came with a fan, but it was kind of hot and stuffy. Good showers and adequate breakfast. Kind of an odd combination of a hotel combined with an American/Mexican restaurant. Location was good. Nothing fancy though. Did appreciate the in-room refrigerator.
This hotel was as advertised. You may find the Hotel California theme a bit tacky but don’t be surprised if- the room is very comfortable. Everything looked to be new. The only disappointment was the breakfast option - there really was not much to choose from on the buffet.
We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
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!
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.
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.