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2,933 reviews

Central Plaza

Central Plaza

Central 1, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland

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Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Bar

Tour desk

Central Plaza

Central Plaza is a 4-star hotel in Zürich, Switzerland. Located at Central 1, it sits about 0.8mi from the city center and offers river views along with soundproof rooms for a peaceful stay after a day of exploring.

Guest amenities include free WiFi, a restaurant and bar, a 24-hour front desk, and a free fitness center. The property is pet-friendly (free) and wheelchair accessible, with non-smoking rooms and free toiletries. Some services carry extra charges, such as private parking and parking on site, shuttle service, meeting/banquet facilities, babysitting/child services, and kids’ meals.

Reviews total 3,034 for this Zürich property. Prices start from $223. The hotel address is Central 1, located in Zürich, Switzerland, just 0.8mi from the city center. The mix of river view and thoughtful amenities makes a stay here feel both convenient and comfortable.

Three on-site dining options invite guests to savor European flavors in different moods. Restaurant / Bar Central 1 brings a bright, family-friendly to romantic atmosphere with European cuisine, while Central Garden offers another stylish European option. For a more traditional bite, Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant) delivers a romantic, classic setting—perfect for a hearty evening.

Pets are welcome at no extra charge, making it easy to bring a furry traveler along. When it comes to parking, note that some services carry an extra fee, including private parking and parking on site. In addition, convenient touches like free toiletries and non-smoking rooms help keep stays comfortable and low-stress.

Payment is versatile, with cash accepted and major cards welcomed, including Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, American Express, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay. A diverse lineup of rooms and suites caters to different needs—from Suite with River View and River View options to Family and Standard configurations—allowing guests to pick the setup that fits the itinerary. With over 3,000 reviews, this Zürich stay has plenty of real traveler feedback to consider.

Closest airports

Zurich Airport

5.3mi

St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport

48.2mi

Friedrichshafen

48.9mi

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

49.6mi

Bern Airport

58.7mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

River view

Elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

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Superior, King Size, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

185 sqft

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Single superior is 183 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus extra beds on demand and hairdryer.

Single Room in Central Plaza

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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SINGLE STANDARD is 161 square feet and includes a single bed 80-130 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and slippers and has a Disability-friendly bathroom.

Junior Suite with View on the Old Town in Central Plaza

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Junior Suite, View

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

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Superior Double Room in Central Plaza

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Superior, Double

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Minibar

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Suite with River View in Central Plaza

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Suite, River View

1 Sofa Bed

1 Double Bed

400 sqft

River view

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Double Room with River View in Central Plaza

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Queen/Twin Room, River View

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Double Room in Central Plaza

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Twin Room in Central Plaza

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Double Room with River View in Central Plaza

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Room With River View

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

River view

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Double Room with River View in Central Plaza

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Room - 2 Single, River View

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

River view

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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King Room, River View

1 King Size Bed

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Superior

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

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Guest reviews

8.2

2,933 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Danielle

9.1

August 2025

The location is excellent - close to the main train station and also the Limmat as well as old historic town. Many places are within walking distance. My room had a very nice view and was comfortable and clean. The hotel also has a decent bar and restaurant. The staff were friendly and obliging. I was overall very happy with my choice in this hotel and I would choose to stay here again on future visits to Zürich.

There was some construction noise from work being done on the other side of the hotel (in a side street) which started quite early in the morning so having a nice sleep-in on the first day of my holiday was not an option.

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Steven

9.1

June 2025

The location is absolutely perfect. The hotel is situated in central Zurich. We made sure to download our 72 hour Zurich card prior to leaving our hotel room. You are literally across the street from local buses and trams that get you anywhere in the city. On departure day, we even rolled our large suitcases directly onto the tram. One stop away from the Zurich Central Train Station where we boarded a train to Basel, to catch our river cruise. The staff couldn't have been nicer, from reception, to the wait staff and bartenders. Great experience.

It's quite pricey, but you are paying for location.

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Shermaine

10

May 2025

We stayed 1 night here in April 2025. The hotel upgraded us to a Junior Suite, and we absolutely enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious, cosy and decorated beautifully. The room was well-equipped (with kettle, bathroom slippers, shoe horn, shampoo and soap, 2 complimentary bottles of water). The room has lovely views of the river, and is around 6 min walk from the Zurich HB station. The hotel is situated next to the lake, so you can take a nice stroll and is near many eateries.

The hotel is near the tram tracks, so there was a bit of noise from tram. However, that went away by late evening.

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Manisha

9.1

December 2024

The hotel is centrally located, just across the train station, making it easy to find. All the landmarks are in walking distance from the hotel. The staff were excellent. We had an issue with the TV not working and one of the lamps. Natalya kindly offered to move us, but we declined as it was too difficult to move our things. Instead, she offered us a free breakfast while the maintenance crew sorted it out. We had al carte breakfasts there for the rest of the days, which was nice. Christina took good care of us. Another good thing is that they offer a free drink voucher if you choose not to get your room cleaned.

The rooms are quite small and not well configured / designed. The wall mounted lounge rack was right in the walkway to the bathroom, blocking the way, rendering it useless. Also, the charging power points don't work. Luckily, I had both a UK and Europe adapter that could be used elsewhere in the room.

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Samantha

10

August 2025

A perfect location, about 3 mins walk from the train station. Don’t be fooled though- this hotel is in a lovely part of town, not some downtown area. Another 3 mins walk and you can be in the hub of Zurich, with beautiful architecture and great bars, restaurants and shops. Although we only stopped for one night, we were made to feel very welcome by the reception staff and they were super helpful with everything. You can even ‘borrow’ their pass to the art museum and get in for half price!

Nothing.

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Susan

10

July 2024

We had a lovely room on a high floor as we'd requested with a view of the river. It was a very comfy, spacious room with a table and chairs and had a nice bathroom also. What was a great idea by the hotel was offering a discount of 10 swiss francs per day if you chose not to use housekeeping. We took up the offer as it's very easy to keep your room clean and not have fresh towels for a 4 night stay and we spent it on drinks in the hotel - wish other hotels had this scheme. The room was also very quiet with no noise from other rooms or the corridor. A great centrally located hotel with the train station nearby which was ideal for travelling to other cities/ places.

There was nothing that we didn't like and when we return to Zurich in the future we will stay here again.

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Guoxin

8.2

August 2024

this hotel is very close to the main railway station in Zurich. And there is a COOP very nearby. The COOP open from 6am - 10pm, so you can get anything at any time. Zurich city is small, this hotel is located in the center, can easily walk to everywhere. And this hotel is very near to the little railway station to ETH, the famous university. There is Eistain's closet in the main building of ETH, in the 2nd floor. This hotel provide apple fruit on the reception and says: one day one apple, doctor go away. I did not have breakfast in hotel, I went out for some local food.

It is great if you can provide Chinese service.

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Claudia

9.1

August 2024

This property was located perfectly in the heart of Zurich, it was very convenient to have the train station, supermarket, restaurants and shops all within walking distance. The room itself was well equipped with amenities, and we especially loved the balcony with views of the river and city! The room was exactly as described when booking, and we were very happy with the soundproofing considering the location. The check in process was quick and easy, and we were grateful for the elevator access.

The air conditioning was not strong enough for very hot days.

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Sugarplum

9.1

November 2024

It is in a hearty location of a walking old town and offers a lovely Zurich lake. It also has a great bar vibe with a live piano. The room is huge compared to the other hotel rooms.

The parking garages are extremely difficult, or I seldom park downstairs, or I must be experienced in parking down there. The bed is two twins, but they merge, so during the night, the beds split themselves if you are a sleep-struggler everywhere like me.

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Zoe

9.1

August 2024

Double room with comfy beds and pillows, the city view was really nice to have and the location of the hotel is perfect. Very clean and friendly cleaning staff when we saw them in the hallways. Was peaceful in the night, even though it's close to tram/trains, you couldn't hear them. Didn't have breakfast included, but we ate out elsewhere instead for a cheaper price. Would definitely be back.

Staff were a little overwhelmed and didn't seem too in control during our stay. Check in was super slow since everyone had to use the tablets to enter some information, however some of the older generation in front of us didn't know how to use them well, and the staff did not step in the support them. After we checked out, the staff had also booked 80CHF to my card for the mini bar from our room, which we did not use at all so I knew it was a mistake. They only sent back the money after I had contacted them, else they probably wouldn't have realized that they booked the mini bar to my card by mistake instead of to another guests card. Despite this, was quickly sorted within 2 days back in my account.

Points of Interest Around Central Plaza

Attractions

Lindenhof

0.3mi

Paradeplatz (Parade Square)

0.3mi

Grossmünster Church

0.5mi

Fraumünster Church

0.5mi

Limmatquai

0.5mi

Zurich Chinese Garden (Chinagarten)

1.6mi

Lindt Home of Chocolate

4.2mi

Matterhorn

16.4mi

Rhine Falls (Rheinfall)

21.1mi

Mount Rigi

22.4mi

Stein am Rhein

24.4mi

Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)

24.6mi

Hofkirche

24.7mi

Culture and Congress Centre (KKL)

25.1mi

Lucerne Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche Luzern)

25.2mi

Restaurants

Restaurant / Bar Central 1

Cuisines

  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Central Garden

Cuisines

  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant)

Cuisines

  • European

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Amenities of Central Plaza

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

River view

Elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Central Plaza

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Plaza

Are pets permitted at Central Plaza?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Central Plaza hotel. Pets are allowed and they can stay for free. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet along.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Central Plaza?

The timetable for guests at Central Plaza is to check in post 03:00 PM and check out prior to 12:00 PM.

Is there parking at Central Plaza?

Yes, Central Plaza offers on-site private parking for guests, available at a rate of 35 Fr. per day. However, please note that prior reservation is required to secure a parking spot.

How much does a stay at Central Plaza cost?

Accommodation at Central Plaza starts as low as $223. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Central Plaza offer?

Central Plaza hotel offers various types of rooms including Double Room with River View, Junior Suite with View on the Old Town, Single Room, Superior Double Room, Twin Room, Double Room, and Suite with River View. None of the rooms allow smoking. The occupancy ranges from single occupancy to accomodating 2 adults and 1 child. Bed sizes vary from twin beds to queen size beds, and some rooms have additional sofa beds. Room sizes range from 161 sqft to 398 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in Central Plaza?

Guests at Central Plaza hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features live music performances, offering a lively and entertaining atmosphere for guests. There is also a bar where guests can relax and enjoy their favorite drinks. For those who like to stay active, the hotel has a fitness center available for use.

Additionally, the hotel offers several outdoor activities for guests to enjoy. They can go on bike tours, walking tours, or embark on a hiking adventure to explore the surrounding area.

When it comes to dining options, guests have multiple choices at Central Plaza. The hotel has a restaurant and bar called Restaurant / Bar Central 1, which offers a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance. The cuisine served at this restaurant is European. Central Plaza also has Central Garden restaurant, which offers similar ambiance and European cuisine. Additionally, there is Restaurant King's Cave, specializing in steak dishes.

Does Central Plaza have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Central Plaza hotel has three restaurants on site. These include Restaurant / Bar Central 1, Central Garden, and Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant). The cuisines available at these restaurants are predominantly European.

Does Central Plaza accept credit cards?

Yes, Central Plaza does accept credit cards. You can pay with American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, and UnionPay. Additionally, cash is also accepted as a payment method.