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About this property

This hotel is located in Zurich's Old Town, 150 metres to the Bellevue Tram and Bus Stop and 200 metres from Zurich Lake. Hotel California offers free Wi-Fi and a computer station. Rooms come with a minibar and cable TV. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and hairdryer. Guests can sample American dishes at the Papa Joe's American Restaurant & Caribbean Cocktail Bar. Guests can choose from a rich buffet breakfast . The Opera House as well as Grossmünster Church are both 350 metres away. Zurich Main Train Station is 1.2 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Zürich, 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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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ioana
    Romania Romania
    The location is perfect for a short stay. You can see all main spots from Zurich within a walking distance. There are many restaurants and shops around as well. The room was very nice and spacious with a fridge to keep you cool. Bathroom also...
  • Tacy
    Australia Australia
    Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, great buffet breakfast
  • Narelle
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very central and fun - our room was called Alcatraz
  • Ramona
    Romania Romania
    All personnel were providing extraordinary support. Special thanks to Nicoleta and the Reception Supervisor. Big clean rooms.
  • Lagrimas
    Ireland Ireland
    Very clean room. Having a kettle and a mini fridge in the room is a bonus. The option of leaving our luggage before check in and after check out, is one important service we like. The staff were pleasant and helpful. Location is central.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helpful and friendly staff. Hotel location great, right in the middle of Old Town.
  • Olena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was excellent. Room was clean and warm, I’ve got everything what I needed and even more, to be honest. I think I will stay there again next time. 10/10 Location is just perfect and view through the window as well. P.S.: perhaps in the...
  • Antoinette
    Ireland Ireland
    Location was amazing, check in/out was easy. Staff were friendly. Fridge in room.
  • Vladimír
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Perfect room for solo traveller, very friendly staff and good location
  • Michael
    Canada Canada
    I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. It is small (36 rooms) and located right downtown. It is quite modern, quiet, and all in all very pleasant. I recommend it to others. It is possible to take an elevator from the restaurant below the hotel...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Papa Joe's
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel California takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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.