Hotel Alexander

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Staircase
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Single Room

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

Double Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Non Smoking

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

Small Double Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
  • Zurich Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station - 2 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 3 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steak House Old Town - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Johanniter Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • Alexi's Bar

About this property

Hotel Alexander

Guests staying at Hotel Alexander enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. 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 39 per person one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a reception hall, a porter/bellhop, and a gift shop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, 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.

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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 self 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 39 per person (one-way)
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alexander?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alexander on Mar 31, 2026 start from $229, including 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.

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 and Swiss National Museum. You'll also find Letzigrund Stadium and Zoo Zurich within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Alexander?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 30 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.

Is Hotel Alexander a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does Hotel Alexander have a hot tub?

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

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 available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Alexander?

The closest major airport to Hotel Alexander is Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is 7.4 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Alexander?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Alexander.

Hotel Alexander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 700 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

james

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Constance

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast had a nice variety of foods and was kept fresh. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, so close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolina, MENDOZA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfectly situated in Old Town between Christmas villages at Opera house, train station & church. 10 minute walk to Singing Tree. Patient knowledgeable staff (Elias, Mark, & Oscar). Delicious American breakfast included. Room size typical for Europe. Free water (sparkling/still) & coffee in lobby 24/7. Steps to restaurants for every taste. Clean, clean, clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Short walk to train station. Daily breakfast was wonderful. Entire staff was so kind and lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carleton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shuk Fan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff at this hotel were awesome! As a tourist didn’t speak the language and had never been to Zürich before, they were so helpful! Loved the availability of fresh bean brewed coffee, and the location in the old town. Near a tram stop and Christmas market. Very convenient. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous; room was small but had everything we needed; great breakfast; close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had two stays at Hotel and experienced two different rooms. Both rooms had an unpleasant smell - seemed like the smell was from past cigarette smoking. The rooms were small and did not seem to have great air circulation. The hotel has a great location and staff were very helpful. Breakfast was also good, though the breakfast room was small for the number of guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean! The bar fridge was free for the day we arrived and there was a full hot breakfast every morning!! Location was perfect! Right downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraint

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great Room was good with free mini bar, coffee. Plug from uk in the room Breakfast plentiful and plenty of choice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, super staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GURMEHAR

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Stafff is great. I will agree it’s noisy - that didn’t bother me but some I suppose it would. Great location- decent rooms . Breakfast was included and was very good !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely smaller 3 star hotel in old town. Excellent location, service and comfortable rooms. We very much enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I think the information contained on Hotels.com is misleading. I booked this hotel, because the website made me believe that there was an airport shuttle available from the hotel. We could have taken the train to the airport, but it was raining and we didn't want to drag our suitcases. We ended up taking an Uber, which was unexpected cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Central location

Well located in central area with sites and restaurants close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025