Hotel California 3*, Zurich (Switzerland): Price comparison, Reviews, Video, Book online

Rooms and prices

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Comfort Double room

Wireless internet, minibar and private bathroom

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Standard room

Air conditioning, minibar and bath

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Standard Single room

Air conditioning, minibar and bath

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Standard Triple room

Air conditioning, minibar and bath

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Double room

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Comfort room

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Comfort Single room

Wireless internet, minibar and private bathroom

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Comfort Triple room

Wireless internet, minibar and private bathroom

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Comfort Quadruple room

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Superior room

Private bathroom

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Superior Single room

Private bathroom

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Superior Double room

Private bathroom

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Superior Quadruple room

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Deluxe room

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Cottage

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Description

In this hotel 18 rooms, 4 floors.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, UnionPay, AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard
Check in time: 15:00-23:30. Check out time: 07:00-11:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

Air conditioning
Elevator/lift
Smoke-free property
Heating
Newspapers
Ticket assistance
Express check-out
All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reception desk

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Cable TV
Minibar
Hairdryer
Shower/Bathtub
Bathtub
Wardrobe/Closet
Laptop safe

Services and amenities

Laundry
Safe-deposit box
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
Shoe shine
Luggage storage
Wake-up service
Telephone

Meals

Bar
Diet menu (on request)
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bottled water
Kettle

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Transfer

Airport transportation

Languages Spoken

German
English

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Hiking

Pool and beach

Next to the beach

Sports

Cycling

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Street view

Video: CITYGUIDE - Papa Joe's / Hotel California Zürich Schweiz

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Reviews

Cleanliness

Amenities

Location

Service

03.05.2026 Richard

The property is boutique style and in a ideal location. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The bed was comfortable. There were some hairs in the towels and the shower on the 4th floor has a arch ceiling which isnt fitting for a tall person. The biggest issue is the lack of air-conditioning. The reservation requested extra charge for a drink upon arrival and breakfast. There was no drink upon arrival and I would recommend just going to get breakfast out in town. Without air conditioning, I wouldn't choose this property again. However, if that issue was corrected, I would choose it and do it without the addition of breakfast.

03.01.2026 Ian

Nice room, nice beds, nice shower. Good restaurant below with 10% discount for hotel guests. Great location in Old Town, parking nearby.

09.12.2025 lucky

The location is great, the staff was helpful in advance and in house, the room was nice and clean, pretty big for 3 adults in the heart of the old city, very good value for money

28.11.2025 Susan

Husband and I stayed here five nights recently. We were very pleased with the location in old town, and easy access to transportation and the Christmas markets. The room was very clean and comfortable. We booked the superior room, which had more space than the standard room. We prepurchased the breakfast and found that to be a good decision, with a buffet spread, delicious coffee, and also eggs and bacon. I am gluten free and each morning they brought me a basket of fresh gluten free bread, much appreciated. The only thing that I would suggest is to not be on the second floor. While that location was super convenient, it is above the restaurant/bar. In the morning I (who am a light sleeper) could hear chairs being moved around. Nobody was intentionally being loud, they were just doing their job preparing for the day. Other than that, the staff was very kind and accomodating. Highly recommend Hotel California!

23.11.2025 t

Had a drink outside. Central location. Off the main road. Didn't eat - looked texmex / American food.
Very friendly and welcoming staff.

21.11.2025 Iddo

The hotel is ok if your expectations aren't high, which means I wouldn't rule out staying there as it is well located
However it has some quirkiness which may not appeal to everyone
The reception is on the first floor and at first sight it seems that you need to walk up a flight of stairs to reach it. Fortunately, a staff member noticed our hesitation before we started carrying our suitcases up and told us to enter the adjacent Papa John's restaurant and use the elevator there.
The elevator and the restaurant in act one will return in act two...
We reserved the bigger room so had no problem with the spacious room (I read some reviews which complained about the room size)
The hotel has a strange system of different keys to access the elevator and the room which means you always have to go through reception to change keys. It is important to remember because the elevator key also has the chip with which you can enter the hotel after 10pm (there's a 150 CHF fine if you forget to take it and need to call someone to let you in...)
The breakfast is served at Papa John's... when we came down for it the place was deserted and only after a while a staff member came down to ask if we wanted some eggs.
The breakfast buffet can be a serious contender for the Guinness Book of Records for the smallest buffet...
If the above don't bother you, I wouldn't rule out staying there

10.11.2025 Arnoldo

Nice place, very centric walking distance to central station only if you have hand baggage

17.10.2025 helen

Great location with attentive staff. Problem with tv dealt with and thou not fixed was offered compensation. Near old town, trams, lake and shops.

10.10.2025 Isobel

Very accommodating when we arrived late. Helpful staff. The restaurant below, Papa Joes, were also friendly and took pity on us when we arrived as the kitchen was closing.
Good location but worth a ride from the station. Trams go close.

16.08.2025 Guest

The location is excellent, right on Lake Zurich and very close to the train station. We booked a room for two adults and two children, which had two single beds and a sofa bed, providing plenty of sleeping space. The only downside was that there was no air conditioning, but there was a fan.

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POIs near hotel

Karlsturm (3 min)

Karlsturm is a viewpoint offering panoramic views over Zurich’s historic district.

Museum Strauhof (7 min)

Museum Strauhof offers cultural exhibitions and literary events in Zurich’s old town.

Beyer Watch Museum Zurich (8 min)

Beyer Watch Museum exhibits a collection of timepieces tracing the history of watchmaking.

Natural History Museum (11 min)

The Natural History Museum in Zurich features archaeological collections with free admission and weekday afternoon opening hours.

Thomas Mann Archive (12 min)

The Thomas Mann Archive at ETH Zurich offers free access to collections related to the German writer.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Le Dézaley» (3 min)

Römergasse 7-9, 8001 Zürich

Restaurant «Bodega Espanola» (4 min)

Münstergasse 15, 8001 Zürich

Restaurant «Santa Lucia Corso» (5 min)

Theaterstrasse 10, 8001 Zürich

Frequently asked questions about Hotel California

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

The cost of staying in Hotel California depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 289 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Which sights are located near Hotel California?

The nearest sights are: Grossmunster (140 m), Fraumunster (270 m) and Zurich Town Hall (340 m)

Which room categories are available in the Hotel California?

You can book Run of House, Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Triple room, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Double room, Comfort room, Comfort Single room, Comfort Triple room, Comfort Quadruple room, Comfort Double room, Superior room, Superior Single room, Superior Double room, Superior Quadruple room, Deluxe room, Cottage in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

No, pets are not allowed at Hotel California.

What’s the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

The cancellation policy at Hotel California depends on your room type and booking terms.