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Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Hotel California, a 3-star hotel, is located in the heart of Zurich's historic Old Town, 656.2 ft from Grossmünster and 0.5 miles from Lake Zurich. The hotel near Zurich Airport is accessible via tram number 4 from Helmhaus station, reaching the main station in 10 minutes. Nearby attractions include the Limmat riverbank, Niederdörfli shopping district, and Stadelhofen train station, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Rooms & Amenities

The Hotel California Zürich offers 19 rooms, including 6 family rooms accommodating up to 4 people. All rooms feature free WiFi, minibars, safes, and cable TV, with some including bathtubs and USB connections. The comfort double room has a double bed, while the family room includes a pull-out sofa.

Dining & Drinks

Papa Joe's Restaurant on the ground floor serves American dishes like burgers, spare ribs, and fajitas. The Caribbean Cocktail Bar offers drinks on the terrace, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:30 AM in the restaurant.

Nearby Attractions

The hotel is within 0.5 miles of the opera, Kunsthaus, and Bahnhofstrasse. Guests can explore Lake Zurich by boat from Bürkliplatz or visit nearby museums like Helmhaus Art Museum. The reception provides brochures on Zurich's sights and events.

Guest Services

The reception offers luggage storage, tram tickets, and cab services. Laundry service is available with same-day return if delivered before 8:00 AM. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors.

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Superior Double or Twin Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Comfort Quadruple Room
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Heating
Bathtub

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Zurich500 m
Airports
Kloten (ZRH) 12.4 km
St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) 106.5 km
Train
Zürich Stadelhofen400 m

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location info

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
Nearby
Church
Grossmunster
270 m
Utoquai
Lake Zurich
410 m
Museum
Museum of Art
490 m
Church
Fraumunster Church
380 m
Square
Buerkliplatz
560 m
Church
St. Peter Church
540 m
Opera House
Zurich Opera House
530 m
Museum
Helmhaus
200 m
Munsterbrucke
Monument to Hans Waldmann
230 m
Muensterhof 20
Zunfthaus zur Meisen
260 m
Square
Sechselautenplatz
330 m
Limmatquai
400 m
Right bank of Limmat river
Niederdorf
360 m
Public Building
Stadthaus
370 m
Limmat
250 m
Restaurants
Sternen Grill
210 m
Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue
Vorderer Sternen
220 m
Theaterstrasse 22 Bellevue
Joe & The Juice
70 m
Schifflaende 26 Hechtplatz
Belcafe Pizza & Bar
200 m
Bellevueplatz Tramhaltestelle
Sterne Foifi
230 m
Theaterstrasse 22
ViCAFE Munsterhof
320 m
Muensterhof 20 Zunfthaus zur Meisen
Thai Bamboo
310 m
Schoffelgasse 3
Cabaret Voltaire
400 m
Spiegelgasse 1
Tasty
470 m
Poststrasse 12
Metzgerei Z'graggen
490 m
Stuessihofstatt 10
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