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Swiss Star California

3.0 star property
City centre apartment within easy reach of Bahnhofstrasse

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Swiss Star California puts you a short five-minute drive from Zürich Opera House and Bahnhofstrasse. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and wired Internet. Apartments feature conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Holderlinstrasse Tram Stop is steps away and Klusplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator

Main amenities (4)

  • 26 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Superior Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Studio (für 3 Personen)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Studio (für 3 Personen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a grey sofa, and wooden flooring.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Asylstrasse 125, Zürich, 8032

What's nearby

  • Zürich Opera House - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lakeside Promenade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • ETH Zurich - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 29 min drive
  • Küsnacht ZH Station - 8 min drive
  • Küsnacht ZH Lake Station - 8 min drive
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 26 min walk
  • Holderlinstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Klusplatz Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Romerhof Tram Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hegifret Kaffeefenster - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ButchersTable - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Antiquario - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Mühlebach - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Swiss Star California

  • Swiss Star California puts you a short five-minute drive from Zürich Opera House and Bahnhofstrasse. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and wired Internet. Apartments feature conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Holderlinstrasse Tram Stop is steps away and Klusplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 26 apartments
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • If guests have not received the check-in instructions they are required to contact this property prior to arrival to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
PETS

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: CHF 20.0 per night

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • On-site shopping

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Fishing on site

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 26 rooms
  • 4 floors

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night

Policies

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 does not have lifts.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Swiss Star California offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Swiss Star California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Swiss Star California?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Swiss Star California?

Yes. On-site parking includes off-street options.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Swiss Star California?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Swiss Star California and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing.

Does Swiss Star California have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.

What's the area around Swiss Star California like?

Swiss Star California is in Zürich Center, a short 2-minute walk from Holderlinstrasse Tram Stop and 20 minutes' walk from Zürich Opera House.

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Reviews

Swiss Star California Reviews

6.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Zurich is expensive. This place was fine. Road a little loud. Entrance a bit rough but room was clean and communication good. Ok for a cheap hub to go out and explore from.
Janne, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Ioannis, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Straightforward checkin process, good location but unfortunately the room looked neglected
Michele, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Clean
Katerina, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

All good for the price.

Everything was fine except for the radiator in the bathroom, which i was unable to regulate the effect on.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I stayed here for nearly a month. It was disgusting and I had to buy a lot of things myself. The only nice things I can say is that is it located on a train line and the housekeeper was friendly. I literally could not wait to leave this hell hole. - broken cabinet door leaning up against a wall - no hand soap, dish soap, or anything to clean dishes. Had to buy my own. -only one tall stainless steel pot, no pan or useful utensils so couldn’t cook. No spoon. -no shower curtain. had to move towels and toilet paper out of the room before every shower. Ended up buying one myself. -mold and mildew in bathroom made me lightheaded -smoking area just outside apt, people would stand in front of my cracked window and smoke at 4am. Expect to wake up to the smell of smoke -iron had melted fabric on it that transferred green fabric goo to my shirt when I tried to use it. Ruined my shirt. -desks and end tables are chipped and in rough condition - they said they couldn’t enter my apt while I was gone which is why they weren’t cleaning or re-upping supplies, but then they did it twice at the end of my trip. So why did I have to buy my own toilet paper for the first week? -randomly usually once per day the whole apartment smells horribly of feces. I think there’s a pipe issue somewhere. I could go on.
Andrea, 21-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shawn, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

bed sheets cover was barely insufficient for two co sharers .
Naghman, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Huong, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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
Shahazaib, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The dishes and cooking items were not cleaned. Also no sponge so I could clean them.
Grace, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Ruby, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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!
Sophie, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Faucet was licking and making noise all night Tv did not work
Pierre, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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
Brett, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

In the bathroom the water doesn‘t drain away. The TV and the kettle don’t work. If you try to speak to the management, you‘ll kept on hold and nobody answers the phone. The area around the entrancy smells stinky. In the room there are many stains on the furniture. These appartements are horrible and not worth any penny.
Hans-Werner, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Mariia, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
An, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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)
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

schmutziges abgenützes zimmer, kein duschforhang einfach lieblos. keine storen oder verdunkende vorhänge. eine zumutung dieses zimmer bezahlenden gästen zur verfügung zu stellen. da parterre - kann man fenster nicht auflassen und keine klima anlage. eine zumutung . sehr entdteucht und fühlt sich nach einer Abzockung an.
GERALIDNE, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

O banheiro estava limpo e foram fornecidas toalhas de banho limpas, o que foi um ponto positivo. No entanto, para quem pretende cozinhar, a experiência deixa muito a desejar. Os utensílios de cozinha estavam em condições insatisfatórias, com panelas sujas e engorduradas, ausência de talheres e até mesmo de detergente para lavar a louça. Precisamos comprar detergente e talheres durante a estadia. Os travesseiros eram muito finos e estavam bastante sujos. Além disso, reservamos a acomodação para duas pessoas, mas havia apenas uma cadeira na mesa, o que foi bastante inconveniente. A localização é boa, porém a acomodação fica em uma avenida muito movimentada. Como fazia muito calor em Zurique e não havia ventilador, fomos obrigados a manter as janelas abertas, e o barulho do trânsito durante a noite atrapalhou bastante o descanso. Para uma estadia de apenas uma noite, pode atender. Porém, para períodos mais longos, eu não recomendaria.
Eduardo Lilla, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

no comments - the place need refurbishment
Luigi, 1-night trip