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Swiss Star California

3.0 star property
Apartments with kitchenettes, near Bahnhofstrasse

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (für 3 Personen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Standard Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Superior Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Asylstrasse 125, Zürich, 8032

What's nearby

  • Zürich Opera House - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • ETH Zurich - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Zoo Zurich - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Holderlinstrasse Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 4 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bohemia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Antiquario da Marco - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Butcherstable - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar am Egge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Misoga - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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 WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Each apartment features free WiFi, free wired Internet, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, 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 hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, German, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

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

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 elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Swiss Star California pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Swiss Star California?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Swiss Star California?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Swiss Star California?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Swiss Star California located?

Located in Zürich Center, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Botanical Garden and ETH Zurich. Kunsthaus Zurich and Zürich Opera House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Holderlinstrasse Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Klusplatz Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

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Swiss Star California Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 297 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katerina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

6/10 Okay

Grace

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

6/10 Okay

Naghman

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

4/10 Poor

Hans-Werner

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruby

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort, communication
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

Brett

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Mariia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Très bien placé et facile d'accès
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JAYMIE-LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCYS K

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Todo muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felix

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Schlechte Unterkunft mit gravierenden Mängeln

Die Heizung war defekt. Anscheinend ist das Ventil kaputt. Es sieht so aus, als hätte jemand dagegen getreten. Die Wohnung wurde nicht warm. Auch nach Kontaktversuchen meinerseits, zum Unterkunftanbieter wurden folgende Mängel nicht behoben. Meine Kontaktanfragen und natürlich auch die Anfrage auf Rabatt, aufgrund den Mängeln wurden einfach ignoriert. Die Tischplatte war lose. -> Man konnte nichts darauf abstellen. Die Küche war defekt. Der Kühlschrank war defekt. Die Duschkabine war defekt, sodass man nicht duschen konnte, ohne das gesamte Bad unter Wasser zu setzen. Ich bin eine Nacht eher "ausgecheckt", da die Wohnung zu kalt war. Die Kontaktanfragen wurden ignoriert. Ans Telefon wurde nicht dran gegangen. Die E-Mails wurden nicht beantwortet. Anscheinend wusste man welches Zimmer man vermietet und dass es gravierende Mängel aufweist.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sophie

Disliked: Communication

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

10/10 Excellent

Loic

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
„So lala“ …… Der Erste Eindruck- Hoffentlich bleibt es nicht so. Ich dachte als erstes - vielleicht doch ein Bordell? - ich habe in einer Unterkunft noch nie als Erstes nach Bettwanzen geschaut. - Glück gehabt. Täglich sauber gemacht? Andere Zeitrechnung? Staub überall. Wenigstens die Bettwäsche schien sauber. Auf dem Balkon lag eine abgefallene defekte Store. Zum Glück war nicht Sommer. Es war günstig aber sauber darf es dennoch sein. Ich hatte keine andere Wahl und musste bleiben. Hab’s überstanden aber noch mal - nein Danke.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cornelia

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schmutziges Treppenhaus, Ausstattung inkomplett und Mobiliar defekt. Schmuddelig insgesamt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ginette

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sabrina

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr laute Wohnung mit einer niedrigen Decke und einem Schrank, der sich nicht vollständig öffnen lässt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
war im großen und ganzen ok. etwas in die Jahre gekommen. wlan zettel im Zimmer hat gefehlt. ansonsten ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elodie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023