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Hotel California

$246
/ night

Avg. for November

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$246
/ night

Avg. for November

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Hotel California average $215 in August, the cheapest month, and $297 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Hotel California by month, last 12 months (USD)
MonthAverage price
January$219
February$218
March$226
April$236
May$287
June$297
July$230
August$215
September$266
October$281
November$246
December$263

Most expensive: June (~$297)

Cheapest: August (~$215)

About this property

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
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  • Restaurant

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Tour Desk

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Housekeeping

  • Safe-Deposit Box

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Location

Schifflände 18, Zürich, Switzerland

Grossmuenster (0.1 miles)

Helmhaus (0.1 miles)

Bellevue Square (0.1 miles)

Zunfthaus Zur Meisen (0.2 miles)

Lakeside Promenade (0.2 miles)

Zurich Town Hall (0.2 miles)


Room options

Comfort Quadruple Room

Room details

1 King Bed
and
1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 4

237 ft²

Heating
Wi-Fi (Free)
Bathtub

Comfort Double Room

Room details

1 King Bed

Sleeps 2

161 ft²

Heating
Wi-Fi (Free)
Bathtub

Guest reviews of Hotel California

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across the reviews, Hotel California is praised for its central Old Town location, walkability to sights and transport, generally clean, sometimes newly renovated rooms, and friendly, accommodating staff who help with late arrivals and practical requests.

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Facilities

Limited

Cleanliness

Mixed

Rooms

Mixed

Service

Friendly

Location

Central

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8

John

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Aug 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Below average breakfast buffet
Below average breakfast buffet

8

David James van

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Jul 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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 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.

8

Ramesh

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Jul 25, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, staff at the reception were very helpful and friendly! Breakfast was okay, no air conditioning. Overall decent, not great.
Great location, staff at the reception were very helpful and friendly! Breakfast was okay, no air conditioning. Overall decent, not great.

2

Jenny

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Jul 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The biggest issues with this hotel were the heat, the unhelpful staff, and how run-down everything felt. There is no AC, and the rooms were actually significantly hotter than it was outside, even with the windows open and the provided fan running. The fan also shuts off on its own after a while, and because you have to leave the windows open for any airflow, you can’t use the blackout curtains, so you’re awake as soon as the sun comes up. To make matters worse, our windows were directly next to a pigeon nest. The pigeons repeatedly tried to fly into the room, and starting around 4 a.m. they were flapping and making so much noise that sleeping was impossible. Closing the curtains to keep them out also blocked the airflow, making the room unbearably hot again. When we brought these issues to the staff, they showed little interest in helping or finding a solution. Reception also has very limited hours, making it difficult to get assistance when you actually need it. We were booked for two nights but left after one because we couldn’t face another sleepless night. The rest of the hotel didn’t improve the experience. The beds were hard, the pillow was flat, the sheets were scratchy, and the shower constantly swung between freezing cold and scalding hot. I also wasn’t comfortable with the key system, which requires guests to leave their room key on a public board whenever they leave the hotel. Overall, we cut our stay short because it was simply too uncomfortable.
The biggest issues with this hotel were the heat, the unhelpful staff, and how run-down everything felt. There is no AC, and the rooms were actually significantly hotter than it was outside, even with the windows open and the provided fan running. The fan also shuts off on its own after a while, and because you have to leave the windows open for any airflow, you can’t use the blackout curtains, so you’re awake as soon as the sun comes up. To make matters worse, our windows were directly next to a pigeon nest. The pigeons repeatedly tried to fly into the room, and starting around 4 a.m. they were flapping and making so much noise that sleeping was impossible. Closing the curtains to keep them out also blocked the airflow, making the room unbearably hot again. When we brought these issues to the staff, they showed little interest in helping or finding a solution. Reception also has very limited hours, making it difficult to get assistance when you actually need it. We were booked for two nights but left after one because we couldn’t face another sleepless night. The rest of the hotel didn’t improve the experience. The beds were hard, the pillow was flat, the sheets were scratchy, and the shower constantly swung between freezing cold and scalding hot. I also wasn’t comfortable with the key system, which requires guests to leave their room key on a public board whenever they leave the hotel. Overall, we cut our stay short because it was simply too uncomfortable.

10

Tetyana

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Jun 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything is good.
Everything is good.

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00


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FAQs about Hotel California

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee of approximately CHF 25 for adults and CHF 15 for children.


What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.


What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Zürich, just a 1-minute drive from Bahnhofstrasse and 6 minutes from Letzigrund Stadium. It is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Zoo Zurich and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or infant beds. Extra beds information is not specified.


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