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Hotel Alexander

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

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Street view
Front of property
Interior
Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Small Double Queen Room

Small Double Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Zürich

Hotel Alexander puts you in the heart of Zürich, within just a 10-minute stroll of Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Old Town Zürich hotel include Fraumuenster and Kunsthaus Zurich.

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lindenhof - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪Soul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Raclette Stube - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alexander

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Alexander. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1974
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Alexander offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Zürich hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (CHF 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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 organised 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Alexander

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Alexander?

Hotel Alexander offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alexander?

As of 29 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alexander on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$353.06, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Alexander?

Yep, Hotel Alexander has a self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 30.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Alexander?

The closest beach to Hotel Alexander is Mythenquai Beach (2.4 km).

Does Hotel Alexander serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests give top marks to the free buffet breakfast here! Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Alexander?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Alexander?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Alexander?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.