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About this property
The Central Plaza Hotel is situated 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 minibar 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Ibex Fairstay
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Wilma
Singapore
“Location is very convenient, near the train hub, trams, lake, cafes restos you name it. The staff are friendly and professional. We came from a long trip and arrived early but they managed to provide us with early check. I highly recommend Central...” - John
United Kingdom
“Loction was close to train station and easy to get to.great rooms and comfy beds” - Denis
New Zealand
“Staff were friendly and informative. Room spacious and very clean.” - Richard
New Zealand
“We had a nice large room on hotel front side - with windows closed and air con, was quiet. Excellent location with train station 2 min walk and large Coop supermarket 1 min walk. Nice breakfast with attentive staff - we were remiss in that we did...” - Kyriaki
Australia
“Sensation location, excellent and friendly service and very clean.” - Gary
Australia
“The location was excellent for the rail station and exploring Zürich but the standards of the staff and cleanliness of the rooms and all areas made this a great choice. Luca on reception and the lady serving in the courtyard bar restaurant were a...” - Danielle
Germany
“The location is excellent - close to the main train station and also the Limmat as well as old historic town. Many places are within walking distance. My room had a very nice view and was comfortable and clean. The hotel also has a decent bar and...” - Glenn
Australia
“Excellent location. Breakfast is good at the restaurant.” - Samantha
United Kingdom
“A perfect location, about 3 mins walk from the train station. Don’t be fooled though- this hotel is in a lovely part of town, not some downtown area. Another 3 mins walk and you can be in the hub of Zurich, with beautiful architecture and great...” - Victoria
United Kingdom
“Central location, good cafe bar, excellent view of the river from room.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant / Bar Central 1
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Central Garden
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Restaurant King's Cave (Steak Restaurant)
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.







The fine print
Please note that the number of garage parking spaces is limited and they have to be reserved in advance.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.