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Central Plaza Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find stylish comfort near ETH Zurich and Swiss National Museum, with dinner at Restaurant King's Cave and fitness options to maintain routines

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Central Plaza Hotel in Old Town Zürich offers modern comforts in a historic setting. Dine at Restaurant King's Cave, stay fit in the health club, or relax at the bar. The 24-hour business center and free WiFi keep you connected, with attentive staff ready to assist.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is £292
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May

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Suite, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite With River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

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

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Double Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Single

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located on the waterfront, Central Plaza Hotel is in Old Town Zürich neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Swiss National Museum, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. Check out an event or a game at Letzigrund Stadium, and consider making time for Zoo Zurich, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours and other activities like golfing. Visit our Zürich travel guide
Map
Central 1, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich
    ETH Zurich
    4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swiss National Museum
    Swiss National Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lindenhof
    Lindenhof
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    Bahnhofstrasse
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zurich Town Hall
    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
  • Big Ben Pub
    3 min walk
  • Züri Bistro
    3 min walk
  • Rheinfelder Bierhalle
    2 min walk
  • Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken Hauptbahnhof
    3 min walk

About this property

Central Plaza Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
  • Near Swiss National Museum, Central Plaza Hotel provides a terrace, a shopping centre on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant King's Cave, features children's meals and dinner. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; Central Plaza Hotel also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Access to a nearby health club, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
    • A porter/bellboy, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 103 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 48-inch TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 100.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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

  • 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Central Plaza Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Plaza Hotel on 29 May 2026 start from £292, 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.

How much is parking at Central Plaza Hotel?

Self-parking is available for CHF 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Central Plaza Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Central Plaza Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Central Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Polybahn Funicular, Swiss National Museum and Bahnhofstrasse. Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche are also within 10 minutes. Central Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Bahnhofquai-HB Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Central Plaza Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

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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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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

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

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
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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

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
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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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location perfect, room comfortable and bar very welcoming especially with piano player
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was great at check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and nice modern hotel. Only possible drawback is that it is right next to a main tram/bus terminus and they sure do make a noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great location! The view from our room was gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above.. Really nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul G

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable with good amenities. The hotel was excellently located very near the train station with connections to the airport and easy access to the historic centre with its shops and restaurants. Would stay here again on a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and accommodations were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHARON

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

Woodrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very courteous staff! Wonderful room with a view!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room .. perfect location downtown Zurich
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mirjam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , great comfortable room .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older rooms. Staff friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel, great location. Easy walk to all the restaurants/shopping/train station! We ate at Kings Cave, very cool setting and food was delicious! Live music such a huge bonus in the bar! What makes this hotel stand out is the staff, they are SUPERB!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karishma Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good service! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean modern hotel. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jeff

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