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Central Plaza Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse, connected to a shopping center

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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 bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and round tables.
A gym with multiple Nautilus machines, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with skylights.

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, River View

Suite, River View

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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A bathroom with a marble sink, a mirror, and a shower.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

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

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

Double Room, River View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a floor lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Superior Double Room

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

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Junior Double Room, City View

Junior Double Room, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Zürich

Heart of Zürich.A stay at this Old Town Zürich hotel places you steps from Polybahn Funicular and within a 5-minute walk of Central Library Zurich. Bahnhofstrasse and Platzpromenade are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lindenhof - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zurich Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby Mimi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Ben Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Züri Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rheinfelder Bierhalle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Plaza Hotel

4-star hotel near Bahnhofstrasse, connected to a shopping center
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A health club, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Central Plaza Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zürich hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1883
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Central Plaza Hotel offers 103 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Zürich hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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

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.

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Plaza Hotel to the airport?

Central Plaza Hotel is 6.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Plaza Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $341, 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.

Does Central Plaza Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central Plaza Hotel.

How close is Central Plaza Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (12-min drive) from Mythenquai Beach.

Does Central Plaza Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Central Plaza Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between CHF 24 and 34.50 for adults, CHF 16 and 34.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Central Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Central Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Central Plaza Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 35 per day.

Does Central Plaza Hotel have a pool?

Central Plaza Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Central Plaza Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Central Plaza Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Central Plaza Hotel to downtown Zürich?

Central Plaza Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Zürich.

Central Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 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

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anchali

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

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
Verified review

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
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

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice, comfortable room, great location
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DHAVAL

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

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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