Hotel California

Hotel, 3-starSchifflaende 18, ZürichShow on map

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8.0 · Very good1,648 reviews

Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.3 out of 10, at Schifflaende 18.

Welcome to Hotel California in the heart of Zurich's Old Town, just steps away from the beautiful Zurich Lake!

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring a minibar, cable TV, and modern bathrooms with a bathtub or shower. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and make use of the convenient computer station.

Delicious Dining Options Savor mouthwatering American dishes at Papa Joe's American Restaurant & Caribbean Cocktail Bar. Start your day right with a sumptuous buffet breakfast offering a variety of options to suit every palate.

Prime Location Immerse yourself in Zurich's rich culture with the Opera House and Grossmünster Church within walking distance. With Zurich Main Train Station just a short distance away, exploring the city couldn't be easier.

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out

Rooms

8.0

Very good

Rated 8.0 out of 10 by 1,648 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.8
Service8.3
Location8.3
Rooms7.8
Amenities8.3
Value7.8
Food & drink7.8

Guests mention

Great locationFriendly staffClean rooms

DmitryIsrael
September 2026Couple
grate location,good value for money ,fairly comfortable room
location,staff ,
no A.C.
GABRIELARomania
September 2026Family
Very convenient and central
The location is very good, very convenient, central.
The rooms were clean and comfortable. I think they had a problem with the AC and brought a fan into the room. Fortunately, it was enough. Breakfast is served in the…
GilaIsrael
September 2026Solo traveller
The location is good and the room was clean
The reception closes by 22:00pm.There is no aircondition in the room so you have to leave the window open.Then it is too noisy.
GerwinNL
September 2026Solo traveller
Staff wel heel vriendelijk
Zeer warm in de kamer. De airoconditioning werkte niet. Daarnaast was het ontbijt niet uitgebreid.
RuthMT
September 2026Couple
Excellent stay. Only caveat, no air conditioning.
It was central and easy to check in. Pleasant room and staff. Very good breakfast.
No air conditioning. It was too warm.
MuhammadCH
September 2026Couple
Please reduce a bit the price or more facilities like an Air Conditioner.
The location is the only reason that I choose.
They don’t have Air Conditioner, they just give a ‘FAN’. I stayed during Summer, can you imagine how uncomfortable am i. Couldn’t sleep well because the heat.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

Schifflaende 18, Zürich

Guests rate the location 8.3 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

What we’d check for you here

Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Hotel California

What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel California?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Hotel California allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Does Hotel California have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

How do I book Hotel California?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Hotel California?

Schifflaende 18, Zürich.

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