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Hotel Alexander

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a window overlooking a busy street. - Hotel Alexander (Zürich)
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A breakfast buffet with various breads and pastries, a stone wall, and a dining area with tables and chairs. - Hotel Alexander (Zürich)
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Located close to ETH Zurich and Bahnhofstrasse, Hotel Alexander provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a bed, desk, and chair, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a coat rack, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a tray with a cup and a menu.

Small Double Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ONE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood in Zürich, Hotel Alexander is near the airport and on the riverwalk. Kunsthaus Zurich and Swiss National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumuenster. Chinese Garden and Zoo Zurich are not to be missed. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a moped rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Zürich travel guide
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Niederdorfstrasse 40, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • A grand interior with a central open space, arched balconies, and a high ceiling with decorative lighting.
    ETH Zurich
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A riverside cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a bridge.
    Lindenhof
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings, a tram, and a clear sky.
    Bahnhofstrasse
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A museum interior with a wooden floor, large circular art installations, and a display of historical artifacts.
    Swiss National Museum
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • An art gallery with abstract paintings on the walls and a wooden floor.
    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

  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Big Ben Pub
    1 min walk
  • Café Henrici
    3 min walk
  • Gran Café Motta
    4 min walk
  • Dupont Brasserie & Bar
    4 min walk

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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% organic food
  • Built in 1974
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 39 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Alexander pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 30.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alexander?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Alexander?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Alexander provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CHF 39 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Alexander located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bahnhofstrasse, ETH Zurich, and Fraumuenster. Kunsthaus Zurich and Swiss National Museum are also within 10 minutes. Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station is only a 2-minute walk and Central Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Alexander Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 779 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

ELISEO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at. Good location and staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was basic and reasonably priced for a Zurich hotel. The excellent location was just across the bridge to the main train station. Also, it was located right in the heart of a fun, lively area with lots of excellent, traditional restaurants. The breakfast and coffee was excellent and plentiful in a nice breakfast room. The bathroom was modern and very clean and had everything you need. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaning every single day . Staff was treated us professionally and very nicely. Good breakfast and time was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located in the heart of Zürich making it easy to walk to most any location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff really good breakfast. Room was much smaller and basic than we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast selection and quality' The room was always clean after the staff finished their job.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Hotel Alexander couldn't have been better. Fantastic location, Staff couldn't do enough for you & the breakfast was a wonderful start to the day, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location just 5 mins from the main train station and on the same street as loads of great restaurants. Close to tram stops too. Reception staff were helpful and we were able to leave our bags as we arrived early and could also store them on the day we left. Family room was spacious and beds were really comfortable. Breakfast was varied and delicious. A great hotel to base yourself from if exploring Zurich
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in perfect location. It was an easy and scenic walk to and from train station. Lots of great food options nearby. Hôtel gave complimentary apples, water and other assorted drinks. Breakfast had a good variety of options with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, variety of bread and pastries, yogurt and juices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very clean, neat and tidy room. Staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Breakfast was quite nice, and had most of what you could ask for. Our rooms were slightly on the small size, but still very reasonable. The hotel is well located, being walkable to all things in downtown Zurich. The street is pedestrianized, and gets quite busy. However, our rooms were perfectly quiet, and we didn’t hear any noise from below. Very well recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location in Zurich. This is old town, great restaurants and shopping. Sit along the water and enjoy watching the swans and a cocktail. Staff are great..breakfast is amazing...everything you would want. The only down..was no AC but they provided fans and opening the windows and it was fine. Slept very well. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good breakfast. Only downside,it’s next to a nightclub so don’t expect to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

noni

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was great. The rooms were...less than ideal. We paid for two rooms and one of them was significantly smaller than the other, but for the same price, and it wasn't cleaned properly and with no AC working. They moved us to another room, which was now similar, but the hair dryer was broken, one of the room lights was out, and they didn't give us all the bedding. The breakfast was meh at best. While the customer service was great, there was only so much they could do when the hotel rooms just weren't up to standard
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was included and very substantial. The room was perfect for my son and I. We loved the location and the atmosphere around us. Very nice stay. Will return if I can!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was the best, comfortable beds very clean and the location was great. The staff was the best, will come back here when I visit Zurich again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room at good price. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely centrally located traditionally built hotel. Rooms have everything you need - we only stayed one night on a stop over to Austria. Really helpful and welcoming staff - we arrived early to ask to leave our bags but were advised our room was ready so we were able to use it straightaway. Breakfast was a wider range than I was expecting which was a pleasant surprise and delicious too. I would recommend this hotel and it’s only about 10mins from main railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean with plenty of room and an in-room coffee maker. Great front desk staff, knowledgeable about local things to see and helpful with requests for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy walking access to all the main attractions. I stayed on the second floor, and late at night I could hear people talking on the street. Other than that, the staff were friendly and the continental breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping right outside hotel or quick, safe, easy 10 minute walk to underground mall at train station. Very busy area but safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026