2025

Central Plaza

Name: Central Plaza
Address: Central 1, 1. Rathaus-Hochschulen-Lindenhof-City, Zürich, 8001, Switzerland
Price range: room rates from per night (USD) - We Price Match!
Rating: 8.6

4 stars out of 5

Central 1, 1. Rathaus-Hochschulen-Lindenhof-City, Zürich, Switzerland, 8001

Highlights

- Right opposite Zürich HB and steps from Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse and t...

Exceptional location , ease excess to all the facilities .

- King's Cave and the hotel’s on-site dining get positive mention for go...

The bar and restaurant are lively and "happening."

- Front desk and other staff consistently help with taxi bookings, lugga...

Anyway, we would like to thank Ms Diminitra for her help.

- Rooms and bathrooms receive frequent praise for cleanliness and recent...

Room decoration is nice and clean.

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Car park

Front desk [24-hour]

Fitness center

Restaurants

Bar

Airport transfer

Family room

About us

Central Plaza — riverfront boutique hotel in Zürich’s historic heart with direct Limmat views and a rooftop terrace bar. Chic interiors with local art; rooms steps from Rathaus, ETH and top museums. Cafés and a tram stop outside for easy exploration. Central Zürich near Rathaus and Lindenhof — charming old town with riverside walks and quick trams to sights and business hubs. Stylish bar, curated local tours, fresh fruit/snacks and takeaway breakfast for early departures. Rooms for two have air conditioning, complimentary Wi‑Fi and invigorating showers with quality toiletries; many open to a balcony or terrace with courtyard, lake or river views (subject to availability). Short walk to Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse boutiques and Paradeplatz — a practical, well‑located base for two travelers. [Some content may be Generative AI assisted. Inaccuracies may occur.]

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Location 9.6

Cleanliness 9.0

Service 8.9

Facilities 8.3

Based on 4,563 verified reviews

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"The Bar was lovely too and staff very courteous all round."
"Within walking distant to the happening places and shopping."
"Great location with about 7 mins walked from train station."
"Stayed in junior suite room with river view for 2 nighs."
"Check-in and check-out were quick and smooth."

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9.6Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center

Popular neighborhood

Exceptional for walking

More details on walking

Parking

Available

Walkable places

Coop Supermarket

110 m

Europaallee

220 m

Swiss National Museum

240 m

Weinbergpark

240 m

Hauptbahnhof

260 m

Popular landmarks

Landesmuseum

300 m

Old Town

520 m

Lindenhofplatz

690 m

Bahnhofstrasse

720 m

Grossmünster Church

760 m

Closest landmarks

Walcheplatz

180 m

Tourist Information

200 m

Zentrum für Reisemedizin

210 m

Physiozentrum Zürich

210 m

Police station

270 m

Value for money	8.3
Location rating	9.6
Nearest airport	Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Distance to airport	9.1 km

Select your room

1/15

Double River View Room

22 m²/237 ft²

Max 2 adults

1 double bed or 2 single beds

River view

1/14

Superior Double Room

28 m²/301 ft²

Max 2 adults

2 single beds

City view

1/13

Superior Twin Room

28 m²/301 ft²

Max 3 adults

2 single beds

City view

1/13

Junior Suite with View on the Old Town

27 m²/291 ft²

Max 3 adults

1 queen bed

Outdoor view

1/11

Junior Suite

30 m²/323 ft²

Max 2 adults

1 double bed

1/10

Twin Room

20 m²/215 ft²

Max 2 adults

2 single beds

Street view

1/7

Double Room

20 m²/215 ft²

Max 2 adults

1 queen bed

Recommended

Preferred by Couples

Street view

1/7

Suite

37 m²/398 ft²

Max 2 adults

1 double bed and 1 sofa bed

River view

1/6

Suite with River View

31 m²/334 ft²

Max 3 adults

1 double bed and 1 sofa bed

River view

1/8

Junior Double Room, City View

Max 3 adults

Frequently asked questions

Central Plaza features free fitness center that is suitably situated at the tip of your finger, allowing you to get your daily exercise in at any hour of the day so you can spend your holiday the way you want. For more details, please contact the property for more information.

While staying at Central Plaza, begin your holiday by exploring the closest attractions that are within walking distance to the property which include Coop Supermarket, Europaallee, and Swiss National Museum.

While lounging at Central Plaza, delight in your evening or night out at Barfüsser, Boos Lounge, and Saint Germain to make the most out of your nightlife.

Verified past guests that have stayed at Central Plaza had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

Central Plaza can speak in 6 languages and supports popular languages such as English and Spanish for visitors going to this property. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what different languages this property supports.

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Central Plaza an average rating of 8.4. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Central Plaza an average rating of 8.3. You can look up more descriptive customer assessments and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Central Plaza an average rating of 8.4. You can look up more comprehensive customer testimonials and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Verified local visitors that have stayed at this property have given Central Plaza an average rating of 8.9. You can look up on more specific customer ratings, and responses for this property down in the review section.

Central Plaza’s local community is Unterstrass-Oberstrass which consists of popular restaurants such as Bombay Karachi, Didis Frieden, and Kleine Freiheit.

Shopping options in Central Plaza’s 1. Rathaus-Hochschulen-Lindenhof-City neighborhood include Hauptbahnhof.

More about Central Plaza

Central Plaza

Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Central Plaza. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Your explorations of Zürich can be assisted with taxi and car hire services available.
Parking is provided for guests by the hotel. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
The hotel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at Central Plaza. In-room conveniences such as room service and daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. The hotel's in-room entertainment is second to none, with daily newspaper, television and cable TV provided to guests in select rooms. You may be assured to know that a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar are available in some select rooms. You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.

Dining and things to do

Wake up with no worries at Central Plaza, where breakfast can be provided in house. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the hotel. Once there, be sure to check out bar for some in-house nighttime fun. Vending machines are on 24 hours a day, so you can grab a snack at any time of day or night.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Central Plaza. With the hotel's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the shared lounge and TV area. You can find a perfect memento of your trip, or grab some simple travel supplies at the shops.

Around the property

While in Zürich, take some time to venture outside of Central Plaza. Tourists travel from around the world to see Bahnhofstrasse, which is an easy visit just 720 m away.

Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 93% of other accommodations in the city.
Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 97% of the city's other options.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent8.3

Facilities

Languages spoken

English
French
German
Hungarian
Russian
Spanish

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Internet access

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Internet
Internet services
Wi-Fi in public areas

Things to do, ways to relax

Computer station
Fitness center
Gym/fitness
Hiking
On-site entertainment
Ticket services
Tours

Cleanliness and safety

Anti-viral cleaning products
Breakfast in room
Breakfast takeaway service
Cashless payment service
Daily disinfection in common areas
Doctor/nurse on call
First aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Hot water linen and laundry washing
Hygiene certification
Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
Room sanitization opt-out available
Rooms sanitized between stays
Shared stationery removed
Staff trained in safety protocol

Dining, drinking, and snacking

A la carte breakfast
A la carte in restaurant
Alcohol
Alternative meal arrangement
Bar
Bottle of water
Breakfast [continental]
Breakfast service
Coffee/tea in restaurant
Coffee shop
Desserts in restaurant
Fruits/snacks
Restaurant breakfast
Restaurant dinner
Restaurant lunch
Restaurants
Room service
Salad in restaurant
Snack bar
Soup in restaurant
Vending machine
Western breakfast
Western cuisine in restaurant

Services and conveniences

Cash withdrawal
Concierge
Contactless check-in/out
Convenience store
Currency exchange
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Food delivery
Heating in public area
Invoice provided
Ironing service
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Meetings
Postal service
Safety deposit boxes
Salon
Seminars
Shared lounge/TV area
Shops
Smoking area
Xerox/fax in business center

For the kids

Baby changing rooms
Babysitting service
Family/child friendly
Family room
Kids meal
Kids safety features
Kids shampoo

Access

Allergy-free rooms
Buzzer/wireless intercom
Cat-friendly
CCTV in common areas
Check-in/out [private]
Check-in [24-hour]
Dog-friendly
Fire extinguisher
Front desk [24-hour]
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Pets allowed for free
Safety/security feature
Security [24-hour]
Service animals are welcome
Smoke alarms
Soundproof rooms

Getting around

Airport transfer
Bicycle parking
Car park [charges apply]
Car park [nearby]
Car park [on-site]
Car power charging station
Rental car
Shuttle service
Taxi service

Available in all rooms

Air conditioning
Audible alarm
Closet
Clothes rack
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary tea
Desk
Free bottled water
Hair dryer
Heating
In-room safe box
Internet access – wireless
Ironing facilities
Mini bar
Mirror
Non-smoking
Pets allowed in room
Private bathroom
Satellite/cable channels
Sewing kit
Shower
Slippers
Smoke detector
Soundproofing
Telephone
Toiletries
Towels
Umbrella
Visual alarm
Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Restaurants on site

King's Cave

Cuisine: European
Menu: Buffet

Location

Central 1, 1. Rathaus-Hochschulen-Lindenhof-City, Zürich, Switzerland, 8001

Exceptional9.6

Location

Airports

Zurich Airport (ZRH)
9.1 km
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
76.9 km

Public transportation

Polyterrasse ETH
220 m
Stampfenbachplatz Station
330 m

Hospital or clinic

Zentrum für Reisemedizin
210 m

Shopping

Hauptbahnhof
260 m

Convenience store

Kiosk Convenience Store
1.6 km

Cash withdrawal

ATM on-site

What's nearby

Popular landmarks

Hauptbahnhof
260 m
Landesmuseum
300 m
Old Town
520 m
Lindenhofplatz
690 m
Bahnhofstrasse
720 m
Grossmünster Church
760 m
Fraumunster Church
850 m
Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich)
850 m
Zoo Zurich
2.5 km
Uetliberg Mountain
5.0 km

Nearby landmarks

Coop Supermarket
110 m
Walcheplatz
180 m
Tourist Information
200 m
Zentrum für Reisemedizin
210 m
Physiozentrum Zürich
210 m
Polyterrasse ETH
220 m
Europaallee
220 m
Swiss National Museum
240 m
Weinbergpark
240 m
Zurich HB Main Station
250 m

Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Others

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 15:00
Check-out until: 12:00
Check-out from: 00:00

Getting around

Travel time to airport (minutes): 15
Airport transfer fee: 65 CHF

Extras

Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 24 CHF

The property

Number of floors: 6
Room voltage: 220
Number of rooms : 103
Non-smoking rooms/floors: yes
Number of restaurants: 2
Number of bars/lounges: 1

Parking

Daily parking fee: 35 CHF

Reviews of Central Plaza from real guests

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8.6

Excellent

From 1,860 reviews

Location score 9.6 out of 10 and is a high score in Zürich
Cleanliness score 9 out of 10 and is a high score in Zürich
Service score 8.9 out of 10 and is a high score in Zürich
Facilities score 8.3 out of 10 and is a high score in Zürich
Value for money score 8.3 out of 10 and is a high score in Zürich

Review summary

This hotel is perfectly located for travelers, just across the street from the main Zurich HB train station and within walking distance to the Old Town. Reviewers raved about the friendly and helpful staff and the clean and comfortable rooms with cozy beds. Guests also enjoyed the amazing breakfast with a fantastic view of the lake.

Some guests noted the small rooms and extremely tiny bathrooms as an issue.

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10.0Exceptional
Hyekyung from South Korea
Group
Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2026
“Great location, friendly and clean, the best accommodation.”
When you exit Zurich station, you can see the hotel just across the Limmat River. The reception staff were all very friendly. I had booked two twin rooms, and they allowed an early check-in in the prepared room and made sure to assign the allocated room as close as possible to the same floor during the check-in time. It was convenient to take trams in all directions right in front of the hotel, and there was a Polivan across the street, allowing for a fruitful visit in a short time. There is a very large Coop mart just a 2-minute walk away, making it easy to buy necessary items and food. It was nice to take walks along the Limmat River in the morning and evening, and the riverside scenery while walking back from the mart at night was beautiful. I definitely plan to visit again when I go to Zurich.
Reviewed January 27, 2026
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8.4Excellent
KANJI from Japan
Couple
Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2026
“Wonderful hotel ✨”
The exterior is simply cute and Swiss-like! The inside is clean, and the rooms are very well maintained, which made me very satisfied! Above all, the best part is the excellent access, being just a 5-minute walk from Zurich station!
Reviewed March 16, 2026
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9.6Exceptional
Nanami from Japan
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2025
“Beautiful✨”
The view from the window was very beautiful and reminiscent of Switzerland 🫧✨ I mentioned that the shampoo or body soap was running out and asked if they could bring replacements, and they brought it within 5 minutes. Quick response 😊 The room overall had a sense of cleanliness and was comfortable to stay in. The water facilities were also 🙆‍♀️ It was a very good trip. Thank you ♥ Vielen Dank ♥
Reviewed January 05, 2026
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9.6Exceptional
CHIHLI from Taiwan
Couple
Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2025
“Charming hotels and rooms near the station.”
The station is too large, so it takes another 15 minutes to walk from the platform, but it's only a distance of two traffic lights from one of the main exits of the station. The hotel is great overall, except for a small gap in the bathroom door which makes showering a bit restrictive! It's very close to COOP and the main tourist areas, and there’s a hidden card with pillows in the drawer, allowing you to request a latex or firm pillow at the front desk. By the way, the welcome snacks are one apple per person, and there’s a simple capsule coffee machine in the room, which is nice!
Reviewed September 26, 2025
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9.2Exceptional
浩 from Japan
Group
Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2025
“Conveniently close to the station.”
It is conveniently located just a short walk from Zurich station. The room has a modern design and the bed was comfortable. However, the room is not very large, so you need to move some furniture around to unpack a large suitcase. The front desk staff was easy to understand and pleasant.
Reviewed February 19, 2025
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