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Hotel Alexander

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Old Town base with easy comforts

Hotel Alexander sits right in Zurich’s historic Old Town on Niederdorfstrasse, surrounded by the lively Niederdorf quarter. Rooms keep things simple and reliable, with soundproof windows and individual air-conditioning for a quieter night in the city center. Mornings start with an included breakfast buffet of fresh, regional products, plus gluten-free and lactose-free options.

  • Breakfast made easy

    Included daily buffet with fresh regional picks and allergy-friendly options.

  • Run Zurich from the doorstep

    Three mapped routes start out front, from riverside to parks by the lake.

  • Quick connections

    Zürich Hauptbahnhof is a five-minute walk for trains across the city and beyond.

Amenities

  • 24-hour complimentary lobby coffee for late arrivals
  • Free morning lobby snacks to grab and go
  • Complimentary minibar with six free beverages
  • Underground parking garage directly beneath the hotel
  • Tram 4 stop close by for city rides
  • A few minutes to the car-free lake promenade
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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
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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

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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

  • Big Ben Pub
    1 min walk
  • Simon's Steakhouse Grill & Restaurant & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Grande Café & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Zum Königstuhl
    2 min walk
  • Spaghetti Factory Rosenhof
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alexander

  • Hotel near Bahnhofstrasse
  • Located close to ETH Zurich and Kunsthaus Zurich, Hotel Alexander provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
    • A gift shop, a vegetable garden, and a front-desk safe
    • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and free stocked minibars, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
    • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 does it cost to stay at Hotel Alexander?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alexander on Aug 23, 2026 start from $264, 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.

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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