Hotel 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 2253 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Toilet View of the room Coffe shop in the lobby
United Arab EmiratesRoom was good, clean and spacious. Great location, close to main train station and walkable distance to most attractions. Staff was polite and ready to help.
BrazilHotel occupies the entire building , from the late 1800s. Rooms are all beautifully appointed. Many with a great view of the river and city. Marble bathrooms are very chic. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Trendy outdoor restaurant in a garden setting adds value to the experience
United States of AmericaLocation. Staff was very helpful/accommodating.
GermanyLocation is great, right in the middle of the city and few steps away from train-station.
ThailandSteps away from the main railway station easy to reach from the airport. Also great spot to walk around town.
United States of AmericaAmple number of staff work the front desk-so never a wait to check in or out. Very comfortable bed and comforter.Quiet room .Modern bathroom.Umbrella and safe in room closet. Comprehensive breakfast had many healthy options.It was nice they had soy/almond milk-and made lattes or cappuccinos upon request. Hotel dinner restaurant seems to get quite a crowd each night-so it must be good. Seems to be 50%business travelers and 50% tourists who stay here.
United States of AmericaVery pleasant front office staff,and restaurant personnel.Comfortable bed .High quality comforter.Breakfast offered healthy options like nuts,seeds,fruit,whole grain bread,high quality granolas,etc. Restaurant/bar had piano player/singer at night-which was elegant. This hotel is NOT a luxury hotel,but a very comfortable,well located,clean,mid-range option.
United States of AmericaWe thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts! The staff was terrific.
South AfricaSince I stayed here 2x I get to rate it 2x. ;) Love this place and thanks to Kingstone for the balcony hook.
United States of America
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Saood
United Arab Emirates
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Juliana
Brazil
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Matteo
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Lauren
Germany
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Netthida
Thailand
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Robert
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Thomas
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Thomas
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Carol
South Africa
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Carlee
United States of America
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Stay in the heart of Zurich – Excellent location – show map
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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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RetryMost popular amenities
Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
Located in the heart of Zurich, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5
Breakfast Info
Continental
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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- Guests said the public transit was good
- Guests liked the view
- Guests said the area is good for shopping
See what guests loved the most:
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Saood
United Arab Emirates“Toilet View of the room Coffe shop in the lobby ”
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Juliana
Brazil“Room was good, clean and spacious. Great location, close to main train station and walkable distance to most attractions. Staff was polite and ready to help.”
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Matteo
United States of America“Hotel occupies the entire building , from the late 1800s. Rooms are all beautifully appointed. Many with a great view of the river and city. Marble bathrooms are very chic. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Trendy outdoor restaurant in a garden setting adds value to the experience ” Read more
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Lauren
Germany“Location. Staff was very helpful/accommodating.”
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Netthida
Thailand“Location is great, right in the middle of the city and few steps away from train-station.”
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Robert
United States of America
“Steps away from the main railway station easy to reach from the airport. Also great spot to walk around town. ”
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Thomas
United States of America
“Ample number of staff work the front desk-so never a wait to check in or out. Very comfortable bed and comforter.Quiet room .Modern bathroom.Umbrella and safe in room closet. Comprehensive breakfast had many healthy options.It was nice they had soy/almond milk-and made lattes or cappuccinos upon request. Hotel dinner restaurant seems to get quite a crowd each night-so it must be good. Seems to be 50%business travelers and 50% tourists who stay here.” Read more
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Thomas
United States of America
“Very pleasant front office staff,and restaurant personnel.Comfortable bed .High quality comforter.Breakfast offered healthy options like nuts,seeds,fruit,whole grain bread,high quality granolas,etc. Restaurant/bar had piano player/singer at night-which was elegant. This hotel is NOT a luxury hotel,but a very comfortable,well located,clean,mid-range option.” Read more
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Carol
South Africa“We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts! The staff was terrific.”
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Carlee
United States of America
“Since I stayed here 2x I get to rate it 2x. ;) Love this place and thanks to Kingstone for the balcony hook. ”
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Zurich Christmas Market0.2 miles
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Swiss National Museum0.2 miles
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Zentralbibliothek Zürich0.2 miles
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ETH Zurich0.2 miles
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Urania Observatory0.3 miles
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University Hospital Zurich0.3 miles
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Lindenhof0.3 miles
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Platzspitz Park0.3 miles
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University of Zurich0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Starbucks0 miles
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Bahnhofstrasse0.5 miles
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Grossmünster0.5 miles
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Fraumünster0.5 miles
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Kunsthaus Zurich0.5 miles
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Paradeplatz0.6 miles
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Bellevueplatz0.7 miles
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Zurich Opera House0.8 miles
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Museum Rietberg1.4 miles
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Zoo Zurich1.5 miles
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Lake Zürichsee0.7 miles
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Mountain Uetliberg3.7 miles
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Mountain Pfannenstihl12.4 miles
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River Limmat0 miles
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Train Zurich Central Station0.2 miles
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Zurich Airport5.2 miles
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St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport47.9 miles
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Basel-Mulhouse Airport49.7 miles
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RetryRestaurant / Bar Central 1
Food: European
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
Central Garden
Food: European
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant)
Food: European
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Amenities of Central Plaza
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pets
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Free! 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
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! 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
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- 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
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Russian
- Albanian
- Serbian
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- All windows are double-glazed
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
- Bicycle parking
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
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Crib by request
Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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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.
Central Plaza accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant): Closed from Wed, Jul 28, 2021 until Mon, Sept 27, 2021
FAQs about Central Plaza
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Check-in at Central Plaza is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Central Plaza is 0.7 miles from the center of Zurich.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Central Plaza by:
- Train 15min
- Taxi 15min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Central Plaza (subject to availability):
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Room options at Central Plaza include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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Guests staying at Central Plaza can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- À la carte
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Central Plaza has 3 restaurants:
- Restaurant / Bar Central 1
- Central Garden
- Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant)
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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
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The prices at Central Plaza may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
