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Central Plaza Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Zürich

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, River View

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

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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite With River View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Double Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Double Room, City View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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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. It's connected to a shopping center in central Zürich and also close to Bahnhofstrasse and Zoo Zurich.

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lindenhof - 5 min walk - 0.3 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Züri Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Franzos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken Hauptbahnhof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Plaza Hotel

Riverfront hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Zürich
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, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and a terrace.
48-inch TVs come with satellite 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 minibars, espresso makers, and safes.
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 12 to 34.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • 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 12 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.

National rating

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
Central Plaza Zurich
Hotel Central Plaza
Plaza Central Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel Zürich
Central Plaza zürich
Central Plaza Hotel Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel Zürich
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 Letzigrund Stadium and Hallenstadion within a short drive.

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

As of Jan 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Plaza Hotel on Feb 8, 2026 start from $390.09, excluding 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, electric car charging 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 minibar and a down comforter in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Does Central Plaza Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family 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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book 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. 620 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet. Pleasant and friendly staff. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is great however the staff would benefit from additional training in customer service particularly in comprehending English more clearer. We encountered a disappointing situation when booking an excursion through the hotel. Despite receiving confirmation from both the front desk and the manager that the activity would operate as scheduled, it was later canceled due to inclement weather. When we raised the issue, we were told we had misunderstood and were refused a reimbursement. This response was unacceptable and disheartening especially since we had read similar negative experiences in previous reviews but chose to give the hotel a chance. There was a clear lack of accountability which was very disappointing given our initial expectations. Switzerland is a beautiful country so it was unfortunate that we encountered such a situation for the first time given we’re frequent travelers.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lounge was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene, Columbus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The staff was professional, friendly, and and very helpful. The hotel is immaculate. It’s in the heart of everything easy walking distance to anything you desire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARON, East Hampstead

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Grady, Orlando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could have treated the couple we were traveling with a whole lot better. 1 star in that regards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and the front desk staff were very accommodating allowing us to drop luggage without taking the time to formally check us in which we did later. The location of this hotel is excellent if you’re arriving or departing by train.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and kind. If ever back in Zurich we will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to main train station. Rooms very spacious and quiet. Easy walking distance to many restaurants in the old town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room we had was carved up from the store below and it felt as you were in the center of an intersection. Cars and trains were running virtually outside the window. We called Expedia trying to change the room to no avail. We discovered a lot of nicer hotels with lower star rating in the immediate area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Very pleased with this hotel! Great location and helpful staff! We ate at the Central 1 (hotel restaurant) twice and were very happy with our meals! Jeremey and Nikola were great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DHAVAL

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, courteous service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHUOMIN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley, Gentry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel to get to train station. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds and pillows. Good restaurant. Lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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