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Central Plaza Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Swiss National Museum, connected to a shopping center

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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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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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(42 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Heart of Zürich.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Zürich hotel, you'll find Swiss National Museum and Bahnhofstrasse. Polybahn Funicular and Central Library Zurich are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪Rheinfelder Bierhalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken Hauptbahnhof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Plaza Hotel

4-star hotel near Swiss National Museum, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. 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 the business-friendly 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
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Central Plaza Hotel offers 103 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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 12 to 34.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • 48-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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 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 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, Eurocard, 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.

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
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Hotel Central Plaza
Plaza Central Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel Zürich
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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 Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Plaza Hotel on Mar 16, 2026 start from $406.89, 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 12 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. 623 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless. Perfect room and view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Marie, Sherwood Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room .. perfect location downtown Zurich
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulrahman

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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