Hotel Alexandra

3.0 star property
Hotel in Muralto with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant

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Photo gallery for Hotel Alexandra

Enjoy the view of the city's iconic bell tower and majestic mountain from this balcony.
Classic architecture with ornate balconies and elegant design.
Stunning staircase reflected in a beautifully framed mirror, complemented by a simple vase and a single bloom.
Leading to an inviting outdoor space, this door features intricate metalwork and a charming potted plant.
Relax on the large bed and enjoy the view from the balcony with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via San Gottardo 43, Muralto, TI, 6600
  • Old Town
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Madonna del Sasso
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Muralto

Hotel Alexandra places you within a 10-minute stroll of Funivia Orselina - Cardada and Giardini Pubblici. This 3-star hotel has 18 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piazza Grande - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Castello Visconteo - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Madonna del Sasso - 20 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tenero - Sport Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Locarno (ZJI-Locarno Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè-panetteria al Porto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Al Porto Café Lago - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Antica Osteria Il Malatesta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Orso Bianco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Sensi - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alexandra

Hotel in Muralto with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant
At Hotel Alexandra, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. Self parking is offered for CHF 10.00 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a garden.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Minibars, hair dryers, and safes are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 12 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 38.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 10.0 per night

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 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

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.

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 12 per pet, per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 38.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Alexandra Muralto
Hotel Alexandra Muralto
Hotel Alexandra Hotel
Hotel Alexandra Muralto
Hotel Alexandra Hotel Muralto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Alexandra?

Hotel Alexandra offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Hotel Alexandra?

This hotel in Muralto is within a 10-minute walk of Funivia Orselina - Cardada and Giardini Pubblici. You'll also find Casino Locarno and Old Town less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Alexandra?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 10.00 per night.

Does Hotel Alexandra have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Alexandra doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Alexandra?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Alexandra a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Alexandra?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Alexandra have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Alexandra doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel Alexandra allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Alexandra for a fee of CHF 12 per pet, per day.

Does Hotel Alexandra have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Hotel Alexandra?

The closest major airport to Hotel Alexandra is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 23.3 mi away (51 minutes by car).

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

No, at Hotel Alexandra, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Alexandra Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff nice rooms affordable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Perfect.

This truly was one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. The hospitality, the room, the breakfast, bus passes, the beauty, everything was perfect and would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Italy, in Switzerland good location at a fair price, 10 min walk to lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet with air conditioning. Room a bit small with no chair, alarm clock or ironing board.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for us, clean, nice and decent breakfast. Welcome letter written in german so pls do it in english too. Thnx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building. Renovated with nice finishes. Room was very small but clean. Had AC which was a big plus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Hotel

Excellent Service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a brief stop over on my drive to Italy. The hotel is very quaint. I liked the location.

8/10 Good

fred, Leicester, UK

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

Nice hotel. Easy. No probs

Good location. Nice but small room in the roofspace (cheapest room) with shared toilet and shower. Good breakfast.

6/10 Okay

Jodie, Zurich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great Value for Money - Except in Summer

We stayed at Hotel Alexandra for 1 night before going day hiking in Ticino. The staff was friendly and helpful and room sparkling clean. BUT the central air conditioning system has units in each room giving off a a loud ERRRHHH sound of an electric motor starting every 2 minutes. It was impossible to sleep, and there are no staff in the hotel overnight. I barely slept 3 hours due to this torturous noise. The staff are aware, and when I complained the next morning they were sympathetic, but said if the AC is off guests will complain of the heat. Apparently no plans to repair it. suggest only staying there in the winter.

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Idaho

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

Quaint hotel with great staff

Hotel Alexandra was a 15 minute or so walk uphill from the train station. Third floor room had some low beams to duck under, and shower and toilet facilities were shared. Room was very clean and we had a view of lake from our window. Breakfast was very nice, and well worth it with the high price of restaurants in Switzerland. We left an item in the room and they mailed it to us, which was really nice of them. Enjoyed our stay here.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

עלות תועלת סבירה.

Location - 1500 meters walk from Piazza Grande. Covered parking adjacent to the hotel. Air-conditioned room. The room was in the attic, no bathroom and shower included. Toilet and shower were shared. Extra charge room with bathroom and shower included - 40%!! There is no elevator. Dining room with a good breakfast.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne, B.C.

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

Great Hotel for location and value

Great place to stay just a few minutes to by foot from the Locarno train station. I suggest if arriving by train use the bus for transfer, will stop right in front of the Hotel. (I think it was # 1, get off at stazione sociale or just ask the bus driver, runs every 15 min.) If you are without luggage it's an easy stroll to Locarno, old part of town or lake promenade. The Hotel is very clean ( recently renovated ), staff extremly friendly ask for ideas on what to do. Rooms comfortable not very big for north american standards but was no issue for me. Breakfast simple but all you really need to get going in the morning .(unless you need your eggs & bacon...) Must see : Madonna del Sasso perched on a rock above Locarno , easy to get by funiculare or by foot. (steep climb but well worth the effort) The church is under renovation but still open to visit , amazing frescoes inside the church!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Basel

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

Alexandra

Very good standard for being a budget hotel. We stayed at the top floor in one of the rooms with shared bathroom. Everything were very clean. Nice breakfast buffé and the most important, friendly and helpful staff. Location is good, just 5-10 minutes walk to the train station, the lake and the city. Will recommend this hotel to all my friends who will go to Locarno.

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren im Dezember in diesem Hotel für 2 Nächte. Leider haben wir bei der Buchung nicht richtig aufgepasst, denn die günstigen Zimmer haben ein Gemeinschafts Badezimmer. Das Hotel ist sauber und Stilvoll eingerichtet. Zur Stadt ist es nicht weit. Es gibt eine Gästekarte für den Bereich Tessin was uns sehr gefallen hat. Damit kann man Kostenlos bus und Bahn fahren. Das Frühstück war ok, nichts besonderes. Für die gekochten Eier müsste eine bessere Lösung gefunden werden da jeder einfach seine Eier in den Eier Kocher rein packt und andere Leute dann aus versehen deine Eier raus nehmen und dann beim pellen feststellen, dass es noch Roh ist. 😅 Naja. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, spricht aber leider so gut wie kaum deutsch (oder sie wollen nicht). War uns auch nicht so bewusst, dass der Karton Tessin fast schon Italien ist.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saben

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mega freundliches Personal! Hotel top gelegen!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Antonio

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nettes Personal!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023