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Schifflaende 18, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Hotel California - A riverside hotel in Zurich's Old Town with American dining and family rooms

Located in Niederdorf district, this 3-star Zurich hotel sits 656.2 ft from Grossmünster cathedral and 328.1 ft from the Limmat riverbank. The property features 19 rooms, including 6 family units accommodating up to 4 guests, each equipped with a bathtub, hairdryer, cable TV, minibar, and in-room safe. Papa Joe's Restaurant on the ground floor serves American cuisine, specializing in burgers, spare ribs, and fajitas. Hotel California provides free WiFi throughout the property and maintains a 24-hour secure entry system managed by Securitas. The hotel operates within walking distance of major cultural landmarks - the Opera House, Theater, and several museums are within 1640.4 ft. Public transport access includes the Helmhaus tram stop 656.2 ft away, offering 10-minute connections to the main station via tram line 4.

Pros

Located 656.2 ft from Lake Zurich and major cultural attractions

24-hour secure building access with Securitas monitoring

Reception operates daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Complimentary luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out

Cons

No on-site parking facilities

Room service not available

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

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

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

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

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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