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Hotel Alexander

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

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Interior
Property amenity
Front of property
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$446
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Small Double Queen Room

Small Double Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zoo Zurich - 5 min drive - 3.1 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
  • Johanniter Brasserie
  • ‪Soul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alexi's Bar - ‬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 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free minibar items and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 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
  • 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 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

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
Alexander Zürich
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.

Is parking available at Hotel Alexander?

Yep, Hotel Alexander has a self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 30.00 per night. 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.

Hotel Alexander Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 632 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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lobby too small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with this hotel. We booked a twin room and arrived around midnight to a friendly and efficient welcome. The room was a good size and the complementary first stocking of the mini-bar was a pleasant surprise. There's also a hot drinks machine in reception that's available for use. Lots of towels, comfortable bed and a good shower, though I cut my leg on the sharp corners of the beds - so beware of those! Breakfast was complementary and offered a good, well-stocked selection of all the usual items. Overall, much better than a standard 3* hotel and I'd return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Matched the higher end hotels.

The hotel was more affordable than the other hotels we stayed at however it matched in comfort and convenience. Very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is quite basic but has everything that we needed during our short visit. The location is very ideal especially for doing a lot of day trips to other places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert, Maple Shade

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Average property but not worth the price. Shower head didn’t work majority of the time, air conditioning doesn’t blow any cool air, and the beds are as hard as a rock. The only redeeming quality is the location. Will not be staying at this location again with the many other options in the same area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in the old town section of Zurich, surrounded by restaurants and shops. If you have a car then you need to reserve a space ahead of time, for a fee, if spot is available. Otherwise, you have to locate a parking lot, for a fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia, Miami

Travelled with family and small children
The hotel is centrally located in a very walkable area with shopping & dining options. Central train station nearby. It is a basic hotel. It was clean & safe. Air conditioning was not working during our visit in March which is fine if you open the windows. The issue is that the noise from the bars, restaurants & cars won't let you sleep with the windows open. Breakfast was basic & satisfactory. I found it pricey for what it was, but everything is Zurich is expensive. Overall, clean, central, convient hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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