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Hotel Alpha

3.5 star property
Hotel in Fribourg with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Property entrance
Local and international cuisine
Exterior
Reception
Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Hotel Alpha, in the heart of the city, offers a genuine retreat with a welcoming terrace and quiet library. The Alphabet restaurant serves authentic local cuisine. Practical amenities include dry cleaning services and 24/7 front desk assistance.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, Bathtub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Fribourg, Hotel Alpha is in the city center and near a train station. Gantrisch Nature Park and St. James Way reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Laser District and Museum of Natural History. Musee d'histoire naturelle and Chasse aux Tresors are also worth visiting.
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Rue du Simplon 13 , Fribourg, FR, 1700

What's nearby

  • Fribourg Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Nicolas Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Musée Suisse de la Marionnette - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bern Bridge - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lac de Morat - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fribourg Station - 8 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsieur Kumpir & Kebab's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marché Istanbul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Pérolles - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Etoile d'OR - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alpha

Hotel in the city center
At Hotel Alpha, you can look forward to a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Alphabet, features local and international cuisine. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Alpha feature perks such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 12 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Alphabet

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 16 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 12 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Alpha Fribourg
Alpha Hotel Fribourg
Hotel Alpha Fribourg
Hotel Alpha
Hotel Alpha Hotel
Hotel Alpha Fribourg
Hotel Alpha Hotel Fribourg

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Alpha pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Hotel Alpha?

Self parking is available for CHF 12 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alpha?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Alpha?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Alpha located?

Located in the heart of Fribourg, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fribourg Centre, St. James Way, and Jo Siffert Fountain. Fribowling and Laser District are also within 15 minutes. Fribourg Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fribourg (ZHF-Fribourg Train Station) is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Alpha Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nubia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lady at the reception very helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre Michael

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

8/10 Good

Renato Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine, the employees where very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a limited to no service hotel. Reception closed for check-in, which is a first for me. Miniscule shower. Poorly maintained. Antiquated. Noisy. Tiny desk with mismatched chair. Electrical outlets in the wrong places. This should be considered a one-star hotel and priced accordingly. I can offer only two positives about this hotel - hardwood floors and towel heater.

8/10 Good

Willi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nettes Zimmer mit allem drum und dran. Lage nach Hinterhof wo du jedes Wort deiner Nachbarn hörst. Aber wenn es dunkel wird, wird es auch ruhiger. Sehr nettes Personal im Hotel. Zentral gelegen und Busse direkt beim Bahnhof. Fribourg hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mouhamadou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite junior top. Mention spéciale pour la baignoire à remous
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mouhamadou

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Yusuke

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

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

2/10 Terrible

Ryohei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
鍵も壊れていて清潔感にも欠けた
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Güldali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann

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

Johann

Einfach ideal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

l Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
什麼都壞了⋯ 燈很多都不亮，插座也充電慢&位置不友善。還有洗手台龍頭好緊，一打開就大噴水！ 早餐沒有炒蛋，覺得選擇性少 其他都還不錯（離火車站近&服務人員很親切）
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruhige Lage und in Gehdistanz zum Bahnhof. Zimmer war sauber.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles bestens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noëmi

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

Tolles Wochenende mit Hund

Wir waren mit unseren 4 Hunden da, wurden sehr freundlich empfangen,haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir empfehlen dieses Hotel sehr gerne weiter!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien et bon rapport qualité/prix
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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