Experience the vibrant charm of Hotel Alexander, located close to ETH Zurich and Fraumuenster. Savor a breakfast buffet, unwind in the garden or rent bikes for a scenic ride through town. With dry cleaning services, multilingual staff and free WiFi available throughout your stay.
Hotel Alexander puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Bahnhofstrasse and ETH Zurich. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Swiss National Museum and Letzigrund Stadium are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station is steps away and Central Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (CHF 30.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
What to do
Shopping
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1974
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Free stocked minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CHF 32 per person
Parking
Self-parking costs CHF 30.00 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.
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
Does Hotel Alexander offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Alexander does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Alexander?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Alexander?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 30.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Alexander?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CHF 32 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Alexander?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Alexander?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (12-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Alexander and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.
What's the area around Hotel Alexander like?
Hotel Alexander is located by the river in Old Town Zürich, a short 2-minute walk from Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station and 5 minutes' walk from Bahnhofstrasse. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.
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Hotel Alexander Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Room
Breakfast
Old town
Train station
Restaurant
Lobby
Cities
Walking
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and very good with a wide variety of options. (31 reviews)
The property is located in a busy neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and shopping options nearby. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2025
Highest recommendation!
A lovely stay with easy access to important sites and walkability to tons of restaurants and cafes in the city! The receptionist was extremely helpful in giving us information to make the most of our short stay. We would highly recommend Hotel Alexander!
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
could not ask for a better location for exploring zurich. absolutley great breakfast
jorge
jorge, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
Great service and location.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Apr 2025
Nice hotell at good location
Nice hotell in good location, free minibar (Nice!). Well isolated concerning sound (quiet). Ok breakfast. Only bad thing was aircondition which even at highest setting made the room temperature ok (was 20 degrees outside).
Mikael
Mikael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
It’s close to lot of attractions, extremely walkable, nice staff, great breakfast
Diana
Diana, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Nice boutique hotel located between Soho and Covent Garden areas. Spacious rooms, clean and friendly and helpful staff.
Pablo
Pablo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Apr 2025
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.
Teri
Teri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Great staff, clean and nice room, very good stay all in all!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
19 Apr 2025
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.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
5 Apr 2025
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.
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Very nice hotel
Fanny
Fanny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Great location and service
Eliot
Eliot, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Great hotel right in the heart of Zurich. We were spoilt with restaurant options as well as an easy walk to the train station.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Great location. Quite quiet despite the central location.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
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Claire
Claire, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2024
close to the trains and restaurants! Staff were so friendly and super helpful.
Arvin
Arvin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
We felt this hotel was a very good value compared to others in the area. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was included.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2022
Fantastic location and incredibly friendly and helpful staff!
Michelle
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2024
Very friendly staff. Great location.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Sept 2023
The staff are very friendly, and the location can’t be beat. The breakfast was also great.
Keri
Keri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Excellent location
Andres
10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec 2022
Pleasant stay, minutes walking distance from train station, great breakfast, friendly and helpful hotel staffs.
Verified traveller
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
This is a very nice hotel within walking distance of everything in Zurich, 5min walk away from the main train station
Very friendly and helpful staff, breakfast is very nice too
I will come again!
Ludovic
Ludovic, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2023
Good location essy to walk from main station stsff friendly clesn hotel good breakfast