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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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zurich, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 489 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved Central Plaza's prime <b>location</b> near the train station and public transport. The staff received praise for their friendliness. Rooms were clean but comfort and size received mixed feedback. Some guests noted traffic noise, but the central position made exploring Zurich convenient.
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Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Zurich
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paknathida
    Thailand Thailand
    Location is perfect, staffs at front desk are really helpful....really impressive experience in Zurich Switzerlansld
  • Ferrante
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was perfect, near train station , restaurant great food, piano player every night
  • C
    Charles
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great , room a little small Breakfast was ok. little high $$
  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    Location to the train station, nice pillows, beds were comfortable, bar was a plus.
  • Al
    United States of America United States of America
    A beautiful hotel right on the river. Extremely helpful staff. Our room had a nice view of the river and Old Town.
  • M
    Melih
    Turkey Turkey
    Great location very friendly employees wonderful breakfast
  • Amonn
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Pimprapai
    Thailand Thailand
    Actually, I booked two night (Not consecutive day). This room is so impressive. Everything is perfect. Spacious and big room with all facilities. Unlike the previous one, it was smaller, lower ceiling and the fridge is not cool. Also, staffs...
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is great. Right on the river and across from the train station. You can walk to shops and restaurants.
  • R
    Raymond
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was good, staff were friendly and efficient. Overall good experience.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant / Bar Central 1
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Central Garden
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant)
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Central Plaza
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

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
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 35 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • 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

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Russian

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as 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 70 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.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Central Plaza

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

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

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

  • Guests staying at Central Plaza can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • 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

  • Central Plaza is 0.7 miles from the center of Zurich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Central Plaza has 3 restaurants:

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