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 Central Plaza

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

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2017 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very Good
2,017 reviews

The location was perfect as we were traveling by train and hotel is within 5 minutes of the Zurich HB

Susan United States of America

The room was clean and the bathrooms are wonderful. I like the magnifying mirror and the lighting. The beds were very comfy too.

Dolores United States of America

excellent garden restaurant, steak tartare fabulous!

C United States of America

Location was great ,didn’t have breakfast but did eat in the bar and the food was excellent . Hotel is spotless and the lighting in the bathroom was very bright which is a plus for me.

Denise United States of America

Great location. Walking distance to the old town and 5 min walk to Zurich HB. We booked a junior suite, so the room size is okay. The front desk staff were very friendly.

Hiking United States of America

centrally located, nice modern rooms, comfy beds. breakfast also very nice, croissants are to die for.

Yuerg United States of America

Walking distance to the train station and very close to lots of restaurants and shops. The rooms are rather large, with comfortable chairs and a full size desk.

Brian United States of America

Location was very good. Close to train HB and bus station. And also close to great food and shopping.

Brian United States of America

Location is the reason that I chose this hotel. Few minutes walk from train station and close to other places to visit. The room size is comfortable with good layout that I won't bother my wife when she is sleeping and I like to do something on the desk.

Yung-ching United States of America

Good location near old town and Bahnhofstrasse. Well organized with attentive staff specially the trainees.

Panteha Iran
8.1
Very Good
2,017 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location was perfect as we were traveling by train and hotel is within 5 minutes of the Zurich HB”
    Susan Susan United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was clean and the bathrooms are wonderful. I like the magnifying mirror and the lighting. The beds were very comfy too.”
    Dolores Dolores United States of America United States of America
  • “excellent garden restaurant, steak tartare fabulous!”
    C C United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was great ,didn’t have breakfast but did eat in the bar and the food was excellent . Hotel is spotless and the lighting in the bathroom was very bright which is a plus for me.”
    Denise Denise United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. Walking distance to the old town and 5 min walk to Zurich HB. We booked a junior suite, so the room size is okay. The front desk staff were very friendly.”
    Hiking Hiking United States of America United States of America
  • “centrally located, nice modern rooms, comfy beds. breakfast also very nice, croissants are to die for.”
    Yuerg Yuerg United States of America United States of America
  • “Walking distance to the train station and very close to lots of restaurants and shops. The rooms are rather large, with comfortable chairs and a full size desk.”
    Brian Brian United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was very good. Close to train HB and bus station. And also close to great food and shopping.”
    Brian Brian United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is the reason that I chose this hotel. Few minutes walk from train station and close to other places to visit.”
    Yung-ching Yung-ching United States of America United States of America
  • “Good location near old town and Bahnhofstrasse. Well organized with attentive staff specially the trainees.”
    Panteha Panteha Iran Iran

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7

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.

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose Central Plaza

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 2,017 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Susan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was perfect as we were traveling by train and hotel is within 5 minutes of the Zurich HB”
  • Dolores
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room was clean and the bathrooms are wonderful. I like the magnifying mirror and the lighting. The beds were very comfy too.”
  • C
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “excellent garden restaurant, steak tartare fabulous!”
  • Denise
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was great ,didn’t have breakfast but did eat in the bar and the food was excellent . Hotel is spotless and the lighting in the bathroom was very bright which is a plus for me.”
  • Hiking
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. Walking distance to the old town and 5 min walk to Zurich HB. We booked a junior suite, so the room size is okay. The front desk staff were very friendly.”
  • Yuerg
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “centrally located, nice modern rooms, comfy beds. breakfast also very nice, croissants are to die for.”
  • Brian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Walking distance to the train station and very close to lots of restaurants and shops. The rooms are rather large, with comfortable chairs and a full size desk.”
  • Brian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was very good. Close to train HB and bus station. And also close to great food and shopping.”
  • Yung-ching
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is the reason that I chose this hotel. Few minutes walk from train station and close to other places to visit. The room size is comfortable with good layout that I won't bother my wife when she is sleeping and I like to do something on...”
  • Panteha
    IranIran
    “Good location near old town and Bahnhofstrasse. Well organized with attentive staff specially the trainees.”
Property questions and answers
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  • 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 airport and nearly to the door of the hotel in 40 min for the price of 9 CHF/ per person 3) Trains are going every 5 min from the airport to the main train station of Zurich, the ride is from 9 to 13 min and will cost you 9 CHF/per person
    Answered on November 16, 2019
  • Hello On my departure date, 2 July, I will need to stay in my room until 18:00. What will be the charge for this? Thank you.
    Hello, We offer a late check-out until 18:00 for CHF 110.00 per Room. Kind regards, Hotel Central Plaza Team
    Answered on October 1, 2020
  • 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 welcoming you here in Zurich.
    Answered on August 8, 2021

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

The old town's brightly painted houses surround Lake Zurich and the crystal-clear Limmat River. There are enough quirky shops and restaurants here for endless exploration.

What's nearby
  • Zurich Christmas Market
    0.2 miles
  • Swiss National Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Zentralbibliothek Zürich
    0.2 miles
  • ETH Zurich
    0.2 miles
  • Urania Observatory
    0.3 miles
  • University Hospital Zurich
    0.3 miles
  • Lindenhof
    0.3 miles
  • Platzspitz Park
    0.3 miles
  • University of Zurich
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Starbucks
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    0.5 miles
  • Grossmünster
    0.5 miles
  • Fraumünster
    0.5 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich
    0.5 miles
  • Paradeplatz
    0.6 miles
  • Bellevueplatz
    0.7 miles
  • Zurich Opera House
    0.8 miles
  • Museum Rietberg
    1.4 miles
  • Zoo Zurich
    1.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Zürichsee
    0.7 miles
  • Mountain Uetliberg
    3.7 miles
  • Mountain Pfannenstihl
    12.4 miles
  • River Limmat
    0 miles
Public transit
  • Train Zurich Central Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Zurich Airport
    5.2 miles
  • St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
    47.9 miles
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport
    49.7 miles
How to get to Central Plaza from Zurich Airport
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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
Outdoors
  • Terrace
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
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
  • Restaurant
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
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Russian
  • Albanian
  • Serbian
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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
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed by request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed by request
CHF 50 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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

  • Room options at Central Plaza include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • 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.

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

  • Guests staying at Central Plaza can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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