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Alexander Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Hotel near ETH Zurich in Zürich

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Economy Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance
Economy Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 21 per person)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Zähringerstrasse 16, 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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Economy Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Economy Twin Room

  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Economy Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zürich

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Zürich hotel, you'll find ETH Zurich and Bahnhofstrasse. Kunsthaus Zurich and Swiss National Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swiss National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zoo Zurich - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station - 3 min walk
  • Zürich Limmatquai Station - 4 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grande Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Johanniter - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alexi's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪AmRank - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alexander Guesthouse

Hotel near ETH Zurich in Zürich
As a guest of Alexander Guesthouse, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Alexander Guesthouse also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Zürich hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1974
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Alexander Guesthouse offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 21 for adults and CHF 21 for children

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 path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Alexander, Niederdorfstrasse 40, 8001 Zurich]
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with 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 Alexander Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 30.0 per night.

Property 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 21 for adults and CHF 21 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 32 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 30.0 per night

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, Eurocard, 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alexander Guesthouse to the airport?

Alexander Guesthouse is 7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alexander Guesthouse?

As of Jun 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alexander Guesthouse on Jun 22, 2025 start from $260.49, excluding 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.

Does Alexander Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Alexander Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CHF 32 per person, one-way.

How close is Alexander Guesthouse to the beach?

This hotel is 1.9 mi (10-min drive) from Mythenquai Beach.

Does Alexander Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Alexander Guesthouse, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 21 for adults and CHF 21 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Alexander Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Alexander Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Alexander Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night.

Does Alexander Guesthouse have a pool?

Alexander Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Alexander Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alexander Guesthouse to downtown Zürich?

Alexander Guesthouse is 0.2 mi away from Zürich.

Alexander Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 257 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was supportive and allowed an early check in, which was very helpful given I had been traveling and tired.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very firm, but otherwise ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

sanat, Hillsboro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kokilaverny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closer to sightseeing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Menno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very basic accommodations but clean and convenient

This place is an excellent location. Lots of shopping, restaurants, bars within walking distance. Rooms are simple and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as described.

Perfect location for winter markets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Only stay here if you want to get yelled at

Only good things about this hotel were Domeni and Katharina. Rooms were dirty (first reeked of cigarette smoke and 2nd was dirty). Night front desk manager yelled at me when I asked him to bring me the plug to the tea kettle. He actually came to the room to look for it as if I get jollies from stealing tea kettle plugs. Ridiculous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small room but location closed to attractions.

The bed is quite small. The weather was hot but the fan was not working well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No kettle or tea or coffee in room. Small. Excellent inclusion of portable WiFi hotspot free of charge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You can not get any more central in Zurich than here. Service was very friendly and the rooms comfortable. Amazed how quiet the rooms were considering we were right in the middle of the Niederdorf (Old part of Zurich).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Helpful genuine staff.

I stayed twice. I had a room in the guest house facing an inner green area which was nice. The second time, out of the hotels control, a noisy neighbour was disturbing me. Staff were very helpful in moving e to the main building for a comfortable stay and they did not add any charges. I thought that was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and in a very convenient location in old town Zurich, however the noise from the street at night was very loud, making it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Good value for money

Due to the heatwave current during our stay the room was very hot and with no AirCon it became necessary to keep the windows open which resulted in a lot of street noise and restaurant "aromas" being part of our stay. The room was clean and neat, I would request to be places in a quieter room next time. Staff were courteous and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Not a quite area

Please choose pay at Hotel option. Internet NOT available at all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

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

Definitely worth it

Hotel Alexander was perfect for what my friend and I were looking for. We were perfectly comfortable in our room and enjoyed the wonderful service from all employees we interacted with. Definitely would recommend and come back!

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

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

Review

My trip was fine, it would have been better if my room had a refrigerator ( my mistake for not looking at the fine print) and the elevator was a little bigger!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Isac

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice, clean, affordable and well located.

We stayed in the guest house which is in a separate building with out reception or any service, but it was very clean an easy to use. It is situated right in the middle of the old town and easy to get any where. The only problem we had was with the Coffey in the morning. Since we had an early flight we were promised to have complementary Coffey from 6:30 in the morning, which we didn't get until 7:20.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great staff

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017