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Central Plaza

Central 1, 1. Zurich Old Town - City Center, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1979 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very Good
1,983 reviews

we loved everything I love that they kept some of the old fashion charm well also making sure it is an upscale hotel. We had a great time and would 100% book again.

Cassondra United States of America

perfect location to everything , walkable to anything you need and it’s across from train station . It was a fast taxi to hotel from airport.

Kim United States of America

Great location. Reasonable price. Room was nice and comfortable.

Mark United States of America

Clean and tidy, perfect location. Allow early check-in

William Hong Kong

excellent location to train stations and restaurants

Isabel United States of America

Although it was a small room, the location was good and near the central station, there’s good restaurant and are excellent staffs.

Yuko Japan

the location. the rooms where exceptionally comfortable.

Jessica United States of America

great location. reasonable price for Zurich which is expensive city. nice staff

Mark United States of America

The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The location is perfect and the hotel was beautiful. I can't wait to come back again.

Rachel United States of America

The hotel is right across from the train station so super convenient. Is also centrally located to a lot of restaurants and shopping in old town. Check in and out were easy. We enjoyed wine from the hotel bar which was nice.

Staci United States of America
8.0
Very Good
1,983 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “we loved everything I love that they kept some of the old fashion charm well also making sure it is an upscale hotel. We had a great time and would 100% book again.”
    Cassondra Cassondra United States of America United States of America
  • “perfect location to everything , walkable to anything you need and it’s across from train station . It was a fast taxi to hotel from airport.”
    Kim Kim United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. Reasonable price. Room was nice and comfortable.”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “Clean and tidy, perfect location. Allow early check-in”
    William William Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “excellent location to train stations and restaurants”
    Isabel Isabel United States of America United States of America
  • “Although it was a small room, the location was good and near the central station, there’s good restaurant and are excellent staffs.”
    Yuko Yuko Japan Japan
  • “the location. the rooms where exceptionally comfortable.”
    Jessica Jessica United States of America United States of America
  • “great location. reasonable price for Zurich which is expensive city. nice staff”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The location is perfect and the hotel was beautiful. I can't wait to come back again.”
    Rachel Rachel United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is right across from the train station so super convenient. Is also centrally located to a lot of restaurants and shopping in old town. Check in and out were easy.”
    Staci Staci United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7
City view
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe

Stay in the heart of Zurich – Excellent location – show map

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The Central Plaza Hotel is located right at Zurich's Central Square next to the main railway station. Guests enjoy free WiFi and complimentary access to the gym next door. A coffee machine with free coffee can be found in all rooms and there are 2 restaurants.

All rooms are soundproofed and they come with a mini-bar and satellite TV. The private bathrooms feature a hairdryer and toiletries. Slippers and bathrobes are offered on request.

The Central Plaza features the Kings Cave grill restaurant, located in the cellar and decorated with ancient mirrors and paintings. The Central 1 restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake as well as dinner. In the evening, there is live piano music. During summer, guests can also dine at the Central Garden outside.

The Bahnhofstraße, Zurich's most popular shopping street, is only few steps away from the Central Plaza. In the close surroundings, there are also numerous banks, historical churches, several museums and art galleries.

This is our guests' favorite part of Zurich, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Central Plaza has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 4, 2001
 Hotel chain/brand: Warwick Hotels and Resorts

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
very good Fitness Center
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Zurich, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Saved to 9998 lists

Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cassondra
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “we loved everything I love that they kept some of the old fashion charm well also making sure it is an upscale hotel. We had a great time and would 100% book again.”
  • Kim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “perfect location to everything , walkable to anything you need and it’s across from train station . It was a fast taxi to hotel from airport.”
  • Mark
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. Reasonable price. Room was nice and comfortable.”
  • William
    Hong KongHong Kong
    “Clean and tidy, perfect location. Allow early check-in”
  • Isabel
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “excellent location to train stations and restaurants”
  • Yuko
    JapanJapan
    “Although it was a small room, the location was good and near the central station, there’s good restaurant and are excellent staffs.”
  • Jessica
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the location. the rooms where exceptionally comfortable.”
  • Mark
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location. reasonable price for Zurich which is expensive city. nice staff”
  • Rachel
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The location is perfect and the hotel was beautiful. I can't wait to come back again.”
  • Staci
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel is right across from the train station so super convenient. Is also centrally located to a lot of restaurants and shopping in old town. Check in and out were easy. We enjoyed wine from the hotel bar which was nice.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Can I leave my suitcase at the hotel a few days after I checked out?
    Thank your for your message. This is no problem at all.
    Answered on February 12, 2020
  • Is there is transportation from Airport?
    Good evening. There are 3 different way to get to us. 1) Taxi will take you around 20-25 min and will cost you 65 CHF 2) Tram will take you from the ..
    Answered on November 16, 2019
  • Hi Is there a car park in the hotel ?
    Dear Guest. We have a garage near by. You can just come to the reception and someone of us will lead you to the garage.
    Answered on October 23, 2020
  • We are arriving from Paris by train. I am disabled. How can I get assistance with transportation from the train station to the hotel?
    Dear Guest, from the train station it is a 5 minute walk to the hotel. You cross the river Limmat and arrive directly at the hotel. We look forward to..
    Answered on August 8, 2021
  • Hi, do all of your bedrooms have air conditioning? Thanks
    Dear Guest, We have an Airflow System in the entire Hotel. We do have air conditioning in our Double Superior room which are located on the first flo..
    Answered on March 6, 2022
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3 Restaurants On Site

    Restaurant / Bar Central 1

    Food: European

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

    Central Garden

    Food: European

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant)

    Food: European

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Central Plaza

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
very good Fitness Center
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Russian
  • Albanian
  • Serbian

House rules

Central Plaza takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

1:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Diners Club American Express Central Plaza accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the number of garage parking spaces is limited and they have to be reserved in advance.

As a hotel guest, no Covid19 certificate (“Vaccinated, tested, recovered”) is required. We are only allowed to serve you in the restaurant if you have a certificate. If you do not have a Covid19 certificate, we will be happy to offer you room service. In our Central Garden and in the Side Walk Café we are allowed to serve you without a certificate.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Central Plaza

  • Central Plaza offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bike tours

  • The prices at Central Plaza may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Central Plaza include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at Central Plaza can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Central Plaza is 0.7 miles from the center of Zurich.

  • Check-in at Central Plaza is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Central Plaza by:

    • Train 15min
    • Taxi 15min

  • Central Plaza has 3 restaurants:

    • Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant)
    • Central Garden
    • Restaurant / Bar Central 1