A short walk from Bahnhofstrasse, Franziskaner by Centra provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood in Zürich, Franziskaner by Centra is near a metro station. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Letzigrund Stadium or Dolder Sports. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Zürich travel guide
1 Niederdorfstrasse, Zürich, ZH, 8001
What's nearby
Zurich Town Hall
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lindenhof
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bahnhofstrasse
5 min walk - 0.4 km
ETH Zurich
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Kunsthaus Zurich
6 min walk - 0.6 km
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
Raclette Factory
1 min walk
Café Henrici
1 min walk
Gran Café Motta
3 min walk
Zum Königstuhl
1 min walk
About this property
Franziskaner by Centra
Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Franziskaner by Centra. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Franziskaner by Centra offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and kitchenettes
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 for adults and CHF 20 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with satellite premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
Stovetop
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
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 10 per pet, per day
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
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
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 20 for adults and CHF 20 for children
Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Franziskaner by Centra pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per day.
How much does it cost to stay at Franziskaner by Centra?
As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franziskaner by Centra on Oct 18, 2026 start from ₩242,281, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 Musee Visionnaire 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
8.6
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The front staff, especially one in particular, Duygu(not sure of spelling) was exceptional. She answered every question, gave many suggestions and greeted us warmly each time she saw us. What an asset to that hotel.
Weekend staff not as good as week day staff, they were awesome! Helpful advice on places to go and assistance with room and bag storage.
Thankfully a portable air conditioner was placed in our room, certainly needed it as days were 30+ and nights in the low to mid 20’s.
Wifi was not great, even the television buffered.
Location was great for us, easy access to most things and in a quieter area.
Would recommend to others.
The rooms are small, but they have everything. The time that I stayed, temperatures were elevated, and the room has NO air condition.
Only a Dyson that cools the room down a little bit.