Central Plaza Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Letzigrund Stadium, connected to a shopping center

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
View from room
Balcony
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Central 1, Zürich, ZH, 8001
  • ETH Zurich
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Swiss National Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, City View

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

Double Room, River View

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

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, River View

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1/2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite With River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 ETH Zurich. 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 Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Franzos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Johanniter - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rheinfelder Bierhalle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Plaza Hotel

4-star hotel near Letzigrund Stadium, 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish

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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 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

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 70.0 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 70.0 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

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Central Plaza Hotel Zurich
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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 Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Plaza Hotel on Jul 19, 2025 start from $382.86, 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. 602 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station. Was able to check in early. Had a baby cot available for free which was great! Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Onur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super central, few minutes to train station and old town by foot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vesna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Perfect location in Old Town. Will definitely stay there again if back in Zurich.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location. Close to transportation and Old town. Easy to get to from Zurich airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for us. Right across from the train station. Hotel was very nice. Had a great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rafi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice hotel with a great bar and very well located, super close to the main station. Helpful staff and good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yanira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Liow

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good is clean room but small, and additional bee is very expensive which is chf74 per night without buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

6/10 Okay

Marie, Rockwood

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very conveniently located, close to train station, shopping and the old town - easily walkable. Our room was very small - two people kept bumping into each other. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect central position for trains and walking around . Only 15-20 minute walk to lake along a lovely river. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

Perfect location.

Perfect location for walking around Zurich. Very close to the train station also. The only negative was the room was too hot (no A/C) and the windows did not open on the first floor. Not a good combination if you are going through the change (if you know what I mean)!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Durham

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect location. Steps from the main train station. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Steps from old town and great restaurants to include one in the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024