In the heart of Old Town Zürich, Central Plaza Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy dinner at Restaurant King's Cave, work out in the health club, or unwind at the bar and 24-hour business center. With free WiFi and helpful staff nearby ETH Zurich and Swiss National Museum.
When you stay at Central Plaza Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Swiss National Museum and ETH Zurich. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Restaurant King's Cave, which serves dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Central Tram Stop is steps away and Bahnhofquai-HB Station is 3 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Covered on-site self-parking (CHF 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Children's menu
What to do
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Access to nearby health club
Golfing nearby
Boat tours nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1883
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Health club
Designer stores on site
Shopping mall on site
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
48-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Espresso maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
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Special features
Dining
Restaurant King's Cave - This steakhouse serves dinner only. A children's menu is available.
Restaurant/ Bar Central 1 - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Central Garten - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 24 to 34.50 for adults, and CHF 12 to 34.50 for children
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 70.0 per day
Parking
Covered self parking costs CHF 35 per day with in/out privileges
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Central Plaza Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Central Plaza Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs CHF 35 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Central Plaza Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (14-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Central Plaza Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Enjoy amenities like a health club and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Central Plaza Hotel?
Central Plaza Hotel is located on the waterfront in Old Town Zürich, a short 2-minute walk from Central Tram Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Swiss National Museum. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Central Plaza Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Location
Service staff
Room
Train station
Restaurant
Breakfast
Bar
Cities
Old town
River
What guests liked
The property's restaurants offer great options with good food, service, and a variety of choices including vegetarian and vegan options. (15 reviews)
Breakfast was a highlight with a great selection, high quality, and delicious food. (14 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2025
Very kind and helpfull personnel. Great location in the Center and beside the raikkautta station
Kimmo
Kimmo, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 June 2025
In need of refurbishment
Great location. Small room and bathroom, uncomfortable bed, not in line with current standards.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2025
Great hotel!
MIN
MIN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2025
Excellent hotel and service
We arrived very early from Hong Kong and they gave us a room 9am in the morning.
Not only that, they upgraded us to a suite as we are the VIP of Hotels.com.
Excellent hotel and service.
Chuen Wing Eddie
Chuen Wing Eddie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 May 2025
Right in the center of Zurich !!
byron
byron, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2025
Perfect location, excellent staff
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 March 2025
Fantastic hotel especially the breakfast crew calling out Tanya and Uman. Loved the balcony rooms, location, also loved Bella’s soulful crooning at the bar.
Carmen
Carmen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2025
Enjoyed every aspect of the hotel. When plans changed and I was in Zurich again, I stayed at the Central Plaza again.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 March 2025
Good location close to the train station. Clean and comfortable room. Staff were friendly and polite.
Malcolm
Malcolm, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 March 2025
Super central, few minutes to train station and old town by foot.
Onur
Onur, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 March 2025
Great convenient location. Close to transportation and Old town. Easy to get to from Zurich airport.
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 March 2025
Location was perfect for us. Right across from the train station. Hotel was very nice. Had a great bar.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 January 2025
Perfect location.
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2025
Close to the train station. Was able to check in early. Had a baby cot available for free which was great! Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 May 2025
Unfriendly staff mean acctitud they don’t have no one to help you with your suitcases they don’t have parking lot really bad menu on restaurant so very bad hotel
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 May 2025
Dated hotel - better options available
Good location close to station and busy shopping street. Hotelnisbtired and in need of renovation. Closer to a 3* than a 4*. Gym is annoyingly off site and only available from 8am-10am on a Wednesday!. Rooms are dated - no USB / Cable slots. Location is good but that’s where it ends I’m afraid. Won’t be staying again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 December 2024
Great location, great breakfast. Superb people, with the exception of one grumpy old waiter in the restaurant for dinner on a Friday nite!
Doug
Doug, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 September 2024
The best location and very nice staff!
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2025
This was the perfect location. Steps from the main train station. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Steps from old town and great restaurants to include one in the hotel itself.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 January 2025
Perfect central position for trains and walking around . Only 15-20 minute walk to lake along a lovely river. Perfect
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2024
Great location and happy with the gym near by. Restaurant was excellent!!
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Excellent location!!
Lisette
Lisette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Location! Worth it!
Excellent location! Definitely worth it as tourists!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 October 2024
Close to Train Station, convenient, nice staff, good bar and restaurant
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 December 2024
Close to Old City..train station..Xmas markers..shopping areas..all within a short walking distance