Central Plaza Hotel

Property class: 4

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A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by ornate chairs, and a wine rack with bottles behind the table.
An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs, surrounded by well-maintained bushes.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a floor lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.
A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a round wooden table, and a view of a cityscape through a balcony.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and round tables.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Central 1, Zürich, ZH, 8001
  • Place, ETH Zurich
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Swiss National Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Double Room, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Located in Old Town Zürich, Central Plaza Hotel is adjacent to Polybahn Funicular and within a 5-minute walk of Central Library Zurich. This 103-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a 24-hour business center. Centrally located in Zürich, the hotel is connected to a shopping center, and a short walk from Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss Craft Center.

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lindenhof - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zurich Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Central Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 4 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Oscar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sprüngli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spitz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Gourmet - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Central Plaza Hotel

Guests of Central Plaza Hotel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is available for CHF 35 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
50-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include espresso makers, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 24 to 34.50 for adults and CHF 16 to 34.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Central Garten
  • Restaurant King's Cave
  • Restaurant/ Bar Central 1

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1883
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 100.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 24 to 34.50 for adults, and CHF 16 to 34.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 100.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Plaza
Central Plaza Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel Zurich
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Hotel Central Plaza
Plaza Central Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel Zürich
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Central Plaza Hotel Hotel
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Central Plaza Hotel Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Central Plaza Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Zürich, just steps from Polybahn Funicular, and within a 10-minute walk of Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum. You'll also find ETH Zurich and Zurich Town Hall less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Plaza Hotel?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Plaza Hotel on Aug 24, 2026 start from $337, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Central Plaza Hotel?

Yes, covered parking is offered for CHF 35 per day with in/out privileges. Though parking is available on request, an electric car charging station is also available.

Does Central Plaza Hotel have a casino?

No, Central Plaza Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Central Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Central Plaza Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a down comforter and an espresso maker in each guestroom, and some feature river views.

Are there hot tubs at Central Plaza Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Central Plaza Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Central Plaza Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant King's Cave.

Will Central Plaza Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at Central Plaza Hotel and the property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Central Plaza Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Central Plaza Hotel?

The closest major airport to Central Plaza Hotel is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 6.6 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Central Plaza Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Central Plaza Hotel.

Central Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely convenient hotel, helpful staff, good value apart from probably in high season
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, easy walk from train station.staff very helpful, room good size, breakfast great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anchali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay at a welcoming hotel. Easy walk to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is truly centrally located! Close to Trains, buses and restaurants. Easy walk to the Museums and other tourist attractions. The staff is very helpful and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Close to high end shopping, great cafés and restaurants. Safe easy walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely piano bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and room was very clean and more spacious than most
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SARJU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the station and also to the shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff ..perfectly located!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and staff were helpful and friendly. I loved the location. I was in walking distance of many shops, food options, cafes and public transportation. The breakfast options here were also great. Everything was fresh and well prepared. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Chareonchai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff ( sorry I didn’t get her name ) was very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, although a bit noisy because of trams. Good sized room with a renovated, spotless clean bathroom. The bed was comfortable with perfectly crisp white sheets. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and rooms were nice and clean. The bed was super comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, efficient friendly front desk staff, have stayed previously. Currently good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet rooms, comfy beds, very clean, good size room. My only complaint is that the bathtub/ shower combo is a bit treacherous if you have any balance or leg issues. Otherwise I'd stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic overnight stay at this hotel. The room was lovely and the lobby was gorgeous. Everybody was really friendly and everything was really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice, comfortable room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

XU YU FELIX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, perfect for a short business trip
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Tp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were brilliant the lady noticed it was close to my birthday and upgraded my room. The hotel is in a great location and loos fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to train station and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DHAVAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location & stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Great river views. Live music in the bar every evening! I would visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026