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About the Hotel

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Rooms & Amenities

Hotel California has 19 rooms, including 6 family rooms for up to 4 people. All rooms include a bathtub, hairdryer, cable TV, minibar, and safe. Business single rooms have a work desk, while comfort double rooms feature a double bed (convertible from two singles). Family rooms add a pull-out sofa. Each room has free Wi-Fi, a kettle for tea/coffee, and USB charging ports by the beds. Baby cots are available upon request.

Dining On-Site

Papa Joe's Restaurant, on the ground floor, serves American dishes like burgers, spare ribs, and fajitas. The attached Caribbean Cocktail Bar offers tropical drinks. Breakfast is served as a buffet from 7:00-10:00 AM (weekdays) or 7:30-10:30 AM (weekends). No room service, but guests can take food from Papa Joe's to their rooms.

Explore Zurich

The hotel is 200 meters from Lake Zurich and the Limmat riverbank. Nearby landmarks include Grossmünster (0.2 km), Kunsthaus Zurich (0.4 km), and Bahnhofstrasse (0.6 km). Boat tours depart from Bürkliplatz (0.4 km). Reception provides maps and event info for theaters, museums, and festivals.

Transport & Access

Tram #4 (stop: Helmhaus, 200m away) reaches Zurich Main Station in 10 minutes. Stadelhofen Station is a 5-minute walk for trains and trams. Tickets are sold at stop machines or reception. Cabs can be called by staff. Luggage storage is available from 7:00 AM.

Services & Policies

Reception operates 7:00 AM-10:00 PM. Night access requires a key or incurs a CHF 150 fee for Securitas assistance. Same-day laundry service is available if dropped off by 8:00 AM. Smoking is prohibited. Pets are not allowed. Safety features include smoke detectors and first-aid kits.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
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

All Transportation Options at a Glance

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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

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

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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