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Swiss Star California

3.0 star property

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Asylstrasse 125, Zürich, 8032
  • Place, Zürich Opera House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Zoo Zurich
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (für 3 Personen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Swiss Star California

Apartments with kitchenettes, near Bahnhofstrasse
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free apartment building has express check-out and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Each apartment features free WiFi, free wired Internet and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Other amenities that guests will find include a coffee/tea maker and an electric kettle.
Swiss Star California offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Zürich apartment provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Swiss Star California, you'll be within walking distance of Bahnhofstrasse. Free WiFi in public areas is available. This comfortable apartment building has 26 apartments over 4 floors. Each apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a fridge and a microwave
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bahnhofstrasse and 8 minutes from Letzigrund Stadium
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Swiss Star California offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Swiss Star California also features express check-out and shopping on site.

This 3-star Zürich apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: CHF 20 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: CHF 15 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Shopping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 26 units
  • 4 floors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
If guests have not received the check-in instructions they are required to contact this property prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

California House Hotel
California House Zurich
Hotel California House
Hotel California House Zurich
Hotel California House Zürich
California House Zürich
Hotel California House
Swiss Star California Zürich
Swiss Star California Apartment
Swiss Star California Apartment Zürich

Reviews

Swiss Star California Reviews

6.8

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 307 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Huong

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

TERRIBLE PLACE TO STAY.

The “hotel” was terrible. When we got into the hotel there was water all over the floor. Afterwards the next morning, the ceiling was leaking all over the floor in front of the bathroom door. You can hear everyone coming in and out of the hotel as the door slams really loudly. There is a cigarette smell that comes from leaving your window open but if you close it there is no fan, ac, or ventilation in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shahazaib

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It’s the wort place for holidays no fan no iron no cleaning and no communication. At the time of booking we mentioned that we need twin beds but when we reached they give us. Double bed and when i said that I mentioned i need twin after 1 day they replied that they don’t have
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was horrible: dirty and in poor condition. Cabinet door was broken, shower rod had duck tape on it, bathroom fixtures were attached to the wall with half the amount of screws so were barely hanging on and unusable, my bathroom sink wouldn’t drain, the heat was on in 95° weather and there was no fan, there were stains on the walls, the door to the building was unsecured, and the entryway and stairwells were filthy. It was not at all as it appeared in the Expedia pictures when we booked it and management never replied to my email. Avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Disliked: Cleanliness
The dishes and cooking items were not cleaned. Also no sponge so I could clean them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To summarise my reasoning and experience - this is why I believe that a full refund is necessary :- * Room was not available on arrival (email indicated that it was) * Room had not been cleaned (and probably wouldn’t have in time unless we had arrived at 12:30pm and made contact re the missing key). * Cleaner took well over an hour to get this tiny single room clean. * Room looks (and is) absolutely nothing like the photos represented on Wotif - room is not an apartment, it is a single small room with a small bathroom attached. * Issues with room:- - it is filthy and potentially dangerous - there are obvious signs of toxic mold throughout the room and especially in the bathroom and around the kitchenette - The shower door is broken and hanging off - being glass this is serious - The toilet seat is hanging off, moves from side to side - There is a “decorative” piece of wood that is hanging off the wall and has nails exposed - There are external lights that cannot be turned off that light up the entire room all night - it is extremely dated And there were several attempts by people (or one person) to gain access into the room whilst we were in it (before I even made the complaint)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JAYMIE-LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I chose this place for a specific reason, which was the distance from my friends staying in an apartment close by. So my only requirements were a good night sleep and cleanliness without breaking the bank since I was only for 30hrs in Zurich. The property matched all of them.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sophie

Travelled with group

Had no power for our whole stay

Turned up after check in and the room hadn’t been cleaned. Power went out within our first few hours of being there, contacted the helpline multiple times and they said they’d send out an electrician. They never did! Spent the whole trip with no way to charge phones in our room and no lights!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Naghman

Liked: Cleanliness
bed sheets cover was barely insufficient for two co sharers .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamal, Irvine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Brett

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained Fan so broken and out of balance that it couldn’t be used Shower head hose broken and sprayed all over the bathroom Was advised routine maintenance was to occur during my stay, so I told them about these issues, but nothing happened Was advertised as daily maid service. Didn't happen The common area is filthy. If you a light sleeper, I suggest staying somewhere else. The trolly tram runs directly outside
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness

review

the building , its old and dated but it is cheap and to be fair and the room was tidy / good location for what we required , parking was an issue tho
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Ruby

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a short cheap stay. But otherwise - Black mould. No soap or dish soap to wash anything. The kettle and some appliances can’t be plugged in because they don’t supply adaptors. And a lottt of spiders.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mariia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighbourhood is really nice, easy to get on transport. What was a bit confusing when I got keycode when registered I thought it was the room code. I got an email the day before about mainfloor access code and didn’t know it was room code as well. So was a bit stressed when tried KeyCode and it didn’t work. Just randomly punched in main floor door code and it opened the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Value for price

Only booked this because it was close to an event I was attending and was happy at the price. I was surprised by all the in-room amenities because I want looking for that. A person staying longer would have benefited from the kitchen, dining table and ironing board. I was impressed by the large bathroom including a whirl pool bath tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

An

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
You have been warned : do not stay here is you don’t want your money to be stolen, stranger entering your room when you are naked, no toilet paper for the whole trip and climbing up 4 huge staircases with your big suitcase. I paid quite a lot for this property for 5 nights, and it has been the worst nightmare of my 2 months traveling through Europe. Its the worst property I ever stay in in my entire life. First, it is very far from city center. Second, they double charged you and acted stupid when you wanted your money back. Jerome who is a staff here ignored my request to have toilet papers for the whole trip and ignored my request to refund me for the double charge. My friend and I ended up rushing to groceries to buy toilet paper as the staff here can’t be contacted when you need them. Trash is not collected in the room, no change of towel, they said they don’t do that for anything less than 7 nights (we stayed 5 nights). Such a horror! do not stay here. Save yourself from nightmare like mine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The studio was good but the bin in the kitchen was full of garbage (milk cartons, egg cartons, etc) and the wall at the side of the table was falling apart, the paint even got in my husband's jacket.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Liwanu

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Henrietta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramses

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that you have your own kitchen. I did not like that there is no lift .
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Our not so nice Swiss stay

No communication from owner to allow bags in room early! Bathroom was unclean and smelled like cigarettes, kitchen was extremely small and only had 1 pot and 1 pan, and the pan was in poor shape, room was unclean and dusty, very noisy at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, clean

The hotel has an automated check-in and check-out system. The staff sends you all information in advance - it is easy to find. The place is nothing special but clean and quiet, ideal to stay for a couple of nights. The hotel is close to a tram stop that takes you straight to the city center and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Ernst

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Strange habitants - Alcoholic, Marihuana etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021