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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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 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
Onsite parking available only on request
Covered onsite self parking (CHF 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
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 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
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.
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
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
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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.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
catalina
catalina, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Perfect location.
Perfect location for walking around Zurich. Very close to the train station also. The only negative was the room was too hot (no A/C) and the windows did not open on the first floor. Not a good combination if you are going through the change (if you know what I mean)!
Stacey
Stacey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
F
F, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
The hotel was perfectly located the staff was helpful and the room had a view. Great bar and restaurant.
Eddie
Eddie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
MAGALY
MAGALY, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Chirag
Chirag, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
What a gem
Great room..excellent staff at breakfast. Prepared an impromptu cake for our friends 30th anniversary. Best reception staff Zouhair . Very helpful & accomodating. Great location. So wonderful to have piano bar.
Would definitely stay again & recommend
shantha
shantha, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Dec 2024
shantha
shantha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 Nov 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Location! Worth it!
Excellent location! Definitely worth it as tourists!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Liam
Liam, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Absolutely loved our stay here! We booked the suite with river view and was worried about the noise but had zero problems with it at all. The hotel is centrally located near the main train station (which you must check out for the shopping/dining underground), near a lot of restaurants and shops. The staff were accommodating, kind and welcoming. Rooms were cleaned daily and fridge was stocked often. The only complaint I have is the getting out of the bathtub in the suites. It’s quite a step down and I can see someone losing their balance and it being a safety concern. They could add a handle or add a step there. My mom is older and it was a lot getting her in and out of the tub. Other than that it was an incredible stay!
Edie
Edie, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 Nov 2024
Lots of noise from the street.
Chad
Chad, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2024
Great location and happy with the gym near by. Restaurant was excellent!!
Monica
Monica, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
JUNGMIN
JUNGMIN, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Jodi
Jodi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Location. Near to train station, suitable for tourist traveling to other places in Europe
Kwong Ho
Kwong Ho, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Room very small, I know in Switzerland A/C is not USUALLY needed but we visited during a summer heatwave and no A/C made it quite miserable. Had to sleep with the window open and 2 oscollating fans that did not do the trick and with the windows open we heard every siren and horn honking for a 10 mile radius. If youre visiting in summer make sure you get a hotel with A/C. Especially if you're visiting from Texas where you are used to A/C.
Michael
Michael, 2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Excellent location!!
Lisette
Lisette, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
It was wonderful. Central location and friendly staff.
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
Close to Train Station, convenient, nice staff, good bar and restaurant