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Franziskaner by Centra

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Close to Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum, Franziskaner by Centra provides amenities like a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a wooden panel wall.

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  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

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9.4 out of 10
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  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a chair.

Superior Studio, Ensuite, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood in Zürich, Franziskaner by Centra is near a metro station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Swiss National Museum, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hallenstadion or Letzigrund Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Zürich travel guide
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1 Niederdorfstrasse, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • A river with buildings along the banks, a bridge, and a person sitting on a ledge.
    Lindenhof
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a restaurant named "Haus zum Rüden."
    Zurich Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with illuminated windows and a large billboard.
    Bahnhofstrasse
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A grand interior with a central open space, arched balconies, and a high ceiling with decorative lighting.
    ETH Zurich
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a pointed tower, arched windows, and a sign reading "Landesmuseum".
    Swiss National Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rathaus Tram Stop
    2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station
    4 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swiss Chuchi
    1 min walk
  • Café Henrici
    1 min walk
  • Raclette Factory
    1 min walk
  • Gran Café Motta
    3 min walk
  • Zum Königstuhl
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Afternoon tea
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Franziskaner by Centra pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Franziskaner by Centra?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Franziskaner by Centra?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Franziskaner by Centra located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rosenhof and Bahnhofstrasse. Zurich Town Hall and Predigerkirche are just steps away. Rathaus Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Franziskaner by Centra Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean with great staff. Good room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best staff ever! Especially Skye and the bar/grill crew w/ 24 hr access to food and drink. Full King size bed. Excellent location, walkable to so many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Located in the old town. Room was very clean. Staff was VERY friendly and customer oriented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent in old town easy walk around to get to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed the room with amenities. It had wonderful lighting. Everything was spotless , comfortable and the service incredible. Very close to the train station and 2 trams. Very nice restaurants surrounding the hotel. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful and always willing and present! The room was terrific and the amenities were phenomenal! Gotta love the Lindt chocolates every day!! The hotel is located in the "old town of Zurich" which is GREAT! Close to shops, restaurants and more - all on cobblestone streets. The positive, and the only draw back is that the hotel is in the middle of the square, so if you like to go to bed early (not us), the noise level might be an issue with the windows open.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, very well maintained, great pillows. It was quite noisy outside though and we had to keep the window and air flowing because it was warm so it was a bit hard to sleep. Highly recommend if you don’t mind the noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were so friendly and helpful. We accidentally booked one bed and need two beds. They upgraded at no charge. Was so nice of them. Will definitely let friends know to book here. The price was great. The location is very good. Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a lovely little hotel right in the centre of Zurich old town. Staff were so helpful from the moment I booked through to check out, they messaged me leading up to my arrival so I knew how to access the property and the staff member that greeted us on arrival was so so lovely (I wish I remembered her name), she gave us cold towels to freshen up after our long journey in and gave us tips for our short stay, it was a great introduction. As we were right in town there was of course some street noise, but we expected that. The beds were comfy, the room was small but had everything we needed. There was a lovely cafe attached to our building which was perfect for breakfast. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location in the middle of Zurich and very sweet and helpful staff. Room was very nice and clean and I would pick this hotel again if I was to return to Zurich. Ten minutes walk from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are exceptional. And the rooms are fully fitted out with all mod cons. And you can't beat the location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The only negative was the hotel had temporary air conditioners (we visited 8/31-9/2) which had a hose that had to be put out of the windows. Otherwise, the beds were great and we had a little sitting area that give us more room. Key point for us-the bathroom had a solid wall (not glass) and light switch INSIDE the door, so my spouse was not disturbed by later night visits to the bathroom. Great location in the middle of Old Town. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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So positives the staff is outstanding and very accommodating. The property location is outstanding to see old town Zürich. 10 min walk to the main train station. Now the property does not have air conditioning but they provided portable air conditioning to the rooms. The room and the shower are compact so if you are on the big size of things it will be tight. I would recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was perfectly central and in a lively location. Room attributes were very good, good size, extremely clean, bathroom clean and modern. This hotel has a lift. And most importantly the 2 ladies on front desk were extremely helpful with suggestions and recommendations. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wifi didn’t worked the time we stayed in the hotel. Best thing about this hotel was the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this place! Was right in walking distance to many restaurants, shopping, and sights. We stayed in a room that sleeps three, and were pleasantly surprised when we got to our room and had a bottle of wine and a terrace off of our room! We also arrived early and the front desk had no problem holding our bags and even bringing them into the room for us when the room was ready. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, fairly quiet considering the fact that it's in the city center. Restaurants, shopping and the river are close, easy walk from the train station. I did not like that the widows are blocked from opening and there is a super noisy portable air conditioning unit in the room. Also, as an international traveler, it's not easy to call the hotel and it would be more helpful if messaging responses were faster, especially on the arrival day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location is excellant near a very lively plaza. Room is very functional with a mini kitchen and a fridge. We had a window open in to plaza that made it interesting. They are in process of finishing the upgrade of the hotel, so ask for a fan as room tends to be warm
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location in Old Town, walking distance to everything in downtown Zurich. Fun activity and people watching and close to the water/bridges. We were visiting a friend who lives not far from downtown and also got in on the Zurich Film Festival. Shops and bakeries and restaurants all near bye The resort was clean and the staff very helpful. It was pretty modern for an older building and the room was very well decorated. Great to have a small kitchenette. The elevator did not work, and it was hard for the taxi driver to drop us off at the hotel but after a walk up the cobblestones, we found it. They did however help us with our heavy suitcases in and out of our room! We had a bright clean room and they were great about touching it up daily. A restaurant was right below us and easy to use when we needed breakfast or an afternoon Aperol and didn't want to walk far, but we easily walked all over and used the train station to go to Lucerne and Rapperswil. Air conditioning helpful and a great shower. The staff also helped us get taxi's to a dinner reservation and the airport out so that was most helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel was in a very good location, very close to everything. The hotel room and bathroom were very small, but I understand, that is normal for Europe. We arrived a the hotel around 11 am, our room wasn't ready yet. We were able to leave our luggage and walk around. We came back at 2:45 pm and the room was still not ready. We were told to come back in 15 min. We did come back in 15 min and the room was ready.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The front office staffs are very friendly. The hotel is very centrally located in the old town with a lot of restaurants in walking distance. The weekend can get a little noisy from the street. The WiFi is extremely unreliable. The room is spacious but Bathroom is very tight can fit one person at the time. We had do no disturb sign on in the morning but housekeeping open the door without even knocking at 8am which is terrible. We were told that some don’t speak English but the sign has a sleeping symbol on it which is universal. Thankfully we were awake and stopped them coming in right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Ideally located to explore the city. Spoilt for choice of restaurants and walkable with suitcases to the train station. Take note it doesn’t have a restaurant and breakfast places don’t open early in the morning so one must plan accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is great. There is an air con in the room. There is also a lift to carry the luggage upstairs. Too bad when we checked out, the lift is out of order so we have to carry the luggage downstairs. The room is spacious but the restroom is very small. Overall, I will recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Underrated lodging….it is located in the heart of Old Town Zurich. The Ass Bar pastry/ coffee shop is steps away. They wisely included window air conditioner…I wouldn’t have survived without it. The price was an amazing value….especially since the majority of your time will be spent enjoying the sights. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We chose this hotel based on previous reviews and location. Staff super friendly and helpful. This week was unusually hot and they had a portable AC in the room which was fantastic. There are plenty of restaurants nearby and you can walk to the train station in 10 minutes or 4 by tram. I highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay here again in my next trip to Zurich.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026