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Hotel California

Schifflande 18, Zurich 8001, Switzerland (Old Town)
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Hotel California
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Vienna, Austria
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Let me get this straight: Zurich is hell-expensive uberall. You need to get really lucky to find such conditions at this (fair) price. Location: Excellent - on the left side in Altstadt, almost nearby the river, just a few hundreds meters away of the lakeside, superclose to everything: churches, museums, food, shops and the all-swiss-etcetera. Rooms I dont know the... More

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solon ohio
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I have to admit, I was more than a little skeptical when my husband selected this hotel. But when we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised! We arrived later in the evening, the cab had no trouble finding it even though it's tucked away between restaurants and shopping. We were shown to the elevator and directed to the second floor check... More

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Milan, Italy
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30 reviews 30 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

This hotel is in good location in downtown; very close to tram station and just 10 minutes walk from Zurich train central station. Rooms aren't very big, but are clean and confortable. Breakfast is ok, and crew's are very kind.

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london
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

I have to say I was a bit sniffy about this hotel. We had just stayed at the Radisson in Bratislava which was a world away from this - and I don't like a hotel that doesn't have a ground floor and is above a restaurant/bar. Also, once we lugged our cases up the stairs to reception it looked like... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

This is a lovely hotel with great location and reasonable price for visiting downtown on foot(215 F, 2 rooms 4 adults + a 3 years old child-1 night). Rooms are big. Bed and shower are great. The hotel rooms are on the first floor (There is an elevator). If you arrive at 19.00, you ring a bell and have to... More

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Pittsburgh
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36 reviews 36 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2012

Great choice in the center of Old Town sites and within 15 minutes of Bus Station (easy walk) to meet tour buses. Definitely would stay there again. Great breakfast in Restaurant. Staff always helpful (available in restaurant if not at front desk). Great choice.

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Stavanger
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

Great location, walk to shops, bars, restaurants. Funky theme hotel.

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Zurich, Switzerland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

My friends come to Zurich to stay one night, and I booked Hotel California.It is a very good decision. Here is the reasons: 1. The location is in the center of the zurich. we can easily go to mainstation by foot. And it is just 300 meters from lakeside. 2. Price is very reasonable, around 180Fr for single bed room... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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77 reviews 77 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

I needed somewhere to stay overnight in the centre of Zurich and was pleasantly surprised by this quirky, but clean and very friendly hotel in the centre of town. Access is by foot from the mainstation or by tram. Prices are moderate. Breakfast is downstairs in the Papa Joe´s restaurant, where everything is included in the room price, so no... More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

Excellent location reached by either train or shuttle from airport. Had a room on the top floor which had a view of the river, was a good size and clean. Stayed for four nights, loved the breakfast, the shower was heavenly and the staff were very helpful and courteous.

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Also Known As:
California Hotel zürich
Address: Schifflande 18, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Zurich > Old Town
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #72 of 123 hotels in Zurich
Price range (per night): $197 - $230
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