Hotel Alexander

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Niederdorfstrasse 40, Zürich, ZH, 8001
  • ETH Zurich
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Swiss National Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Double Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

Located in Old Town Zürich, Hotel Alexander is within a 5-minute walk of Bahnhofstrasse and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like ETH Zurich. Each of the 41 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes free minibar items, a refrigerator, and an LED TV.

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zoo Zurich - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 3 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alexi's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪AmRank - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Raclette Stube - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alexander

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Hotel Alexander enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a porter/bellhop. If you drive, self parking is CHF 30.00 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CHF 32 per person. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a reception hall, a gift shop, and an ATM.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include free minibar items, refrigerators, and free newspapers. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1974
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 32 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Alexander Zürich
Hotel Alexander Zurich
Alexander Zurich
Alexander Zürich
Alexander Hotel zürich
Hotel Alexander Hotel
Hotel Alexander Zürich
Hotel Alexander Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Alexander?

Hotel Alexander provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel Alexander?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Zürich within a 10-minute walk of Bahnhofstrasse, ETH Zurich, and Swiss National Museum. You'll also find Letzigrund Stadium and Hallenstadion within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Alexander?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 30.00 per night with in/out privileges.

Does Hotel Alexander have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Alexander doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Alexander?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Alexander?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a minibar stocked with free items and Egyptian cotton sheets along with free breakfast.

Does Hotel Alexander have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Alexander have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Alexander offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Alexander allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Alexander.

Does Hotel Alexander have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Alexander?

The closest major airport to Hotel Alexander is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 6.9 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Alexander?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Alexander.

Hotel Alexander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 625 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable hotel! Clean with a great location in Old Town near the train and bus station! Staff was very helpful! Nice breakfast buffet! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Reuben

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, with a good breakfast. Central to transportation and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge, orlando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
could not ask for a better location for exploring zurich. absolutley great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This would have to be the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. The 2 rooms we booked for 2 nights were not the rooms that were allocated to us. We were allocated rooms that would normally fit a single bed. Our rooms had a queen bed shoved up against a wall with only one table lamp attached to a desk area and no bedside tables. When we spoke to the receptionist, Laura, to discuss our concerns about the rooms we had booked, we were met with a very defensive and aggressive response from her advising us that the rooms were in their category and that we needed to do better research because the rooms advertised on Expedia were not their rooms. When I checked the hotel's website the rooms we booked were the same as the rooms advertised on the Expedia website. Laura's excuse for putting us in these youth hostel, dorm style rooms was that it was the same category. We're we eventually moved to a room consistent with the advertised room, and our booking, for our second night but they could not or would not move the other couple we were travelling with. This hotel is deceitful, untrustworthy and I would not recommend staying at this hotel under any circumstances. The treatment we received ruined our Zurich experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel located between Soho and Covent Garden areas. Spacious rooms, clean and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Perfect Location in Zurich!

Hotel Alexander is the most perfect hotel for a short stay in Zurich. Less than 10 mins walk from the main train station and right in the heart of the old town so perfect for exploring if you have limited time in Zurich as part of a larger trip. Super friendly and helpful staff. I was worried this might be a bit basic from the photos on the booking site, but needn't have worried, it was extremely clean, comfortable and a perfect base. Best pillow I had on the whole trip and also the best scrambled eggs I had all trip! Would definitely recommend and will definately come back again next time I'm in Zurich. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is an adventure. Expecting to find parking at the hotel, I circled the block a few times trying to figure out what I was overlooking. I finally found somewhere to park and walk to the hotel. The staff was very nice, but I was instructed to pull in front of the hotel to unload our bags, then someone would show us where to park. The lady who rode with me and took me to the garage with the elevator I had to drive into was very nice. The man who took me back to get my car at the end of my stay was not particularly friendly, nor was he patient as I tried to drive a rental car I wasn’t exceedingly familiar with, into an elevator that felt like it barely fit. The hotel itself was nice though and in a good location.

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to lot of attractions, extremely walkable, nice staff, great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babak

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right in the heart of Zurich. We were spoilt with restaurant options as well as an easy walk to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

A/C not working

Hotel was pretty small. We had a hard time adjusting the A/C to a comfortable temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quite quiet despite the central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

leonard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with very pleasant staff. The sliding bathroom door in room 305 was screeching loudly when moved which I informed reception about.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024