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Fred Hotel Central

3.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy express check-out convenience at this centrally located Zurich hotel while exploring the nearby Swiss National Museum and Kunsthaus art scene

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Fred Hotel Leonhardstrasse in Zurich offers a practical home base with self check-in. Guests enjoy the smoke-free environment and handy vending machine for quick snacks. Its location provides easy access to the city's cultural attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Single Room Plus

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Plus

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Plus

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Zürich neighborhood, Fred Hotel Central is connected to a rail/subway station. Swiss National Museum and Kunsthaus Zurich are cultural highlights and Zoo Zurich is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hallenstadion or Letzigrund Stadium. Visit our Zürich travel guide
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8001, ZH, Zürich, Leonhardstrasse 1

What's nearby

  • A grand interior with a central open space, arched balconies, and a high ceiling with decorative lighting.
    ETH Zurich
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A museum interior with a wooden floor, large circular art installations, and a display of historical artifacts.
    Swiss National Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A riverside cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a bridge.
    Lindenhof
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings, a tram, and a clear sky.
    Bahnhofstrasse
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • An art gallery with abstract paintings on the walls and a wooden floor.
    Kunsthaus Zurich
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Haldenegg Tram Stop
    2 min walk
  • Zürich Central Station
    6 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spitz
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Ayverdi’s
    6 min walk
  • Crazy Cow
    1 min walk
  • Hype Specialty Coffee
    3 min walk

About this property

Fred Hotel Central

  • Hotel remodeled in 2026 and located near ETH Zurich
  • Located close to Swiss National Museum and Kunsthaus Zurich, Fred Hotel Central provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews say great things about the location
  • Room features
  • All 83 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 25 for adults and CHF 10 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Renovated entire property - October 2026
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 for adults and CHF 10 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fred Hotel Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Fred Hotel Central doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Fred Hotel Central?

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

What time is check-out at Fred Hotel Central?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Fred Hotel Central located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of ETH Zurich and Swiss National Museum. Bahnhofstrasse and Kunsthaus Zurich are also within 15 minutes. Haldenegg Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Stampfenbachplatz Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fred Hotel Central Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 5 min walk to old town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very well located hotel for the main restaurants by the river and for the excellent local trams - great place to spend a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

arieski

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, nice and clean, quiet, walkable, close to the main terminal train station and súper beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and good size. Area around is also safe and close to public transportations. Lots of places to eat around and walkable distance to train station and also popular attractions. Staff is very responsive via chat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuk Wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Super clean and comfy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and situated in close proximity to the train station, providing convenient access for guests. The hotel offered a mobile application that we used, which proved to be highly practical as it simplified check-in and allowed us to control both the main entrance and room doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a solo traveler for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and quiet location. Great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jin Mee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very clean with nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, main attractions in Zurich are walking distance from the hotel and the self check in is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Fred Hotel was good , everything went smoothly and I had no issues. I didn’t have much direct contact with the staff, but everything was well organized and comfortable, so there was no need. Overall, a pleasant and hassle-free experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access by app & the room was clean and with a fresh smell. Pretty much all you can ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to everything with a short walk or the tram! Comfy room and good size and easy check in!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy to check in Contactless check in and check out which was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Self check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot just far enough outside the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Fred Hotel

The place is nice and clean, plus comfy bed. Location is great too very close to town centre, 10 mins walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room

Is a short walk from train station but be prepared that it is up a hill (if going to Zurich again I’d possibly go to the Fred hotel right by the station due to this). Room itself was lovely but note if you want housekeeping there is an extra charge. Check in etc is all digital and felt cool to use an app to open doors etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very useful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean and high technology, tram is a cross the hotel, very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located near the train station, which is very convenient. It is clean, well lighted. Best of all, the staff go beyond expectations to be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, downtown, lovely soundproofed rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was to the HB and the room was clean. It was lucky for me to be able to check in early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025