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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.
A modern lounge area with a leather sofa, green velvet chairs, and a wooden side table with two lamps.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a floor lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.
An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs, surrounded by well-maintained bushes.
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

View all photos for Suite, River View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, River View

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

Standard Single Room

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

View all photos for Double Room, River View

A view of a river with a tram passing over a bridge, a building with arched windows, and a flag.

Double Room, River View

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

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a round table, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, River View

A view of a river with a tram passing over a bridge, a building with arched windows, and a flag.

Double Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Double Room, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the city.

Junior Double Room, City View

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

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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. Predigerkirche and Swiss National Museum 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
  • ‪Züri Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dupont Brasserie & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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Central Plaza Hotel Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel Zürich
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 Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Plaza Hotel on Oct 16, 2026 start from CA $378, 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. 646 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great location, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great room and trip! Although a little noisy with the construction going on next door and the trams out front.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is in the perfect location to walk the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location. Easy access to transport and attractions. Comfy bed and nice air conditioning. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay! Even for a night. Very peaceful and super comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place. Tram/bus stop right outside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was fantastic, very convenient. Staff super friendly and helpful. Room and bathroom were very clean, nicely laid out. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean comfortable room. Very convenient to Old Town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location of the Hotel is wonderful. It is centraly located to all major shopping and great restaurants. It is within walking distance to the Zurich Bahnhoff and also Old Town. The Hotel is clean and staff is wonderful, they are eager to help you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely convenient hotel, helpful staff, good value apart from probably in high season
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is in perfect location just few minutes from train station and easy walking distance to shops and lake Zurich. Room was very clean and staff very helpful. Lovely atmosphere in bar at night. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the location. Ate at the hotel restaurant 3 times! Excellent. Lake Zurich drink was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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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

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Great hotel and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was small, but functional. The best part of the property was the location. In the heart of Zurich’s old town, very near the train and bus stations and very very walkable to everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A comfortable stay at a welcoming hotel. Easy walk to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel is located in Old Town Zurich right aross the river from the train station. Room was nice and staff was very helpful. The cost to stay there is high.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, great staff ..perfectly located!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Great location. Lovely piano bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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