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Alexander Guesthouse

2.0 star property

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Located close to ETH Zurich and Kunsthaus Zurich, Alexander Guesthouse provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is €164
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Room options

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Economy Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighbourhood in Zürich, Alexander Guesthouse is in the entertainment district and on a river. 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. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, rock climbing and mountain biking, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Zürich. Visit our Zürich travel guide
Map
Zähringerstrasse 16, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich
    ETH Zurich
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse
    Bahnhofstrasse
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zurich Town Hall
    Zurich Town Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swiss National Museum
    Swiss National Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich
    Kunsthaus Zurich
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Big Ben Pub
    1 min walk
  • Grande Café & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Rheinfelder Bierhalle
    2 min walk
  • Soul
    2 min walk
  • Alexi's Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Alexander Guesthouse

Hotel near ETH Zurich
Located close to Kunsthaus Zurich and Swiss National Museum, Alexander Guesthouse provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellboy and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a computer station and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Alexander, Niederdorfstrasse 40, 8001 Zurich]
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 30.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 21 for adults and from CHF 21 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 39 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Alexander Guesthouse
Alexander Guesthouse Hotel
Alexander Guesthouse Hotel Zurich
Alexander Guesthouse Zurich
Alexander Guesthouse House Zurich
Alexander Guesthouse House
Alexander Zurich
Alexander Guesthouse Zürich
Alexander Zürich
Alexander Guesthouse Hotel
Alexander Guesthouse Zürich
Alexander Guesthouse Hotel Zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexander Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alexander Guesthouse?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alexander Guesthouse on 12 Apr 2026 start from €164, 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 at Alexander Guesthouse?

Self-parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Alexander Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Alexander Guesthouse 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 Alexander Guesthouse located?

Located in Old Town Zürich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of ETH Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse and Kunsthaus Zurich. Swiss National Museum and Fraumuenster are also within 10 minutes. Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station and Central Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Alexander Guesthouse Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful in getting our room ready early which was really appreciated as we were travelling with our 8 month old daughter. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. Nice, clean room. We could really have used a fridge to store baby food and an aircondition unit as the room got very hot during the day. Otherwise, absolutely no complaints
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, we enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+ hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

RODOLFO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un sitio sencillo, pero en general está bien, La zona también está agradable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kokilaverny

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

6/10 Okay

Iara Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A localização é ótima, mas faltou um ar condicionado, só tinha ventilador. E na minha opinião faltou um frigobar. O quarto é pequeno, mas ok. Não gostei dos quartos em outra rua, longe da recepção.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Chambre agréable. Propre, lit très confortable, accueil sympa. Vraiment bien
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as described.

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

minjin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Receiption is at the next street but not easy to carry the carrier. Also there are many stores and restaurants at the receiption street, But the geust house is located to the next street but it was dark and not many people, only women seems looking for man
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen Laíse

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

Hospedagem na medida

O hotel é ok, achei muito limpo. O quarto em que fiquei era pequeno, mas acomodava tranquilamente. O check in é feito em uma rua abaixo de onde fica este hotel, mas não foi um problema. Estávamos de carro e usamos o estacionamento do hotel, achei confortável, pois ficava dentro do prédio (o estacionamento é pago, foi cerca de 30 francos suíços por dia). Não é nenhum luxo, é o tipo de hotel para apenas deixar as malas e curtir a cidade. Fica bem no centro de tudo, de lojas e restaurantes, não precisei usar o carro para sair por lá. Recomendo este hotel pela localização e cordialidade dos funcionários, mas não para um descanso.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Insultes

Ils ont le droit d insulter mais pas le client
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winod

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

Perfect stay

Geweldige ligging, netjes en erg vriendelijk personeel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Albergo carino ad un passo dal centro e dalla stazione. Letto Molto comodo, ma camere piccole e non molto accoglienti.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Kommer gjerne tilbake

God standard og god service. Praktisk utstyrt og rent. Resepsjonen ligger i en annen gate like ved men det var helt greit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

KC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel about 10-15 minutes walk from the main train station. Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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