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About the Hotel

Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Rooms for all

Hotel California, located in Niederdorf, offers 19 rooms, including single, comfort double, and family rooms to accommodate up to 4 guests. Each room includes free WiFi, a desk chair, a safe, a minibar with complimentary Arkina water, a bathtub, a hairdryer, and cable TV. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided. Family rooms feature a double bed and a pull-out sofa.

American Restaurant & Bar

Papa Joe's Restaurant, located on the ground floor, serves Great American dishes such as burgers, spare ribs, and fajitas for lunch and dinner. The Papa Joe's Caribbean Cocktail Bar offers American dishes, including burgers, chicken wings, and fajitas. Guests can enjoy drinks on the Papa Joe's terrace.

Location & Access

Located in the heart of Zurich's Old Town, Hotel California is near Lake Zurich, the theater, and the opera. It is a 5-minute walk from Stadelhofen train station. Tram number 4 provides a 10-minute connection to the main station from the 'Helmhaus' tram station (200m from the hotel). The hotel is near the riverbank of the Limmat, shopping in Niederdörfli, and the Central public transport hub.

Hotel Services

The reception is located on the 1st floor and is open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. The hotel provides free WLAN access for guests. The reception can call a cab. Vouchers and promo codes can be presented during check-in. Luggage storage is available from 7:00 am. A laundry service is available if the laundry is delivered to the reception before 8 am on weekdays. Brochures from Zürich Tourism are available at the reception.

Safety and Extras

Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit. Guests can open the main entrance door at any time. The hotel provides baby cots free of charge upon request. If guests forget their toothbrush, toothpaste or disposable razor, the reception will be happy to help out. An iron and ironing board are available upon request.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special 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

A list of all available modes of transport

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

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Limited time reception
  • 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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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-20:00
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs CHF 25 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Croatian, Slovenian
Number of rooms:
19
Check-in
02Dec2025Select date
Check-out
03Dec2025Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room