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Alexander Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel in Zürich with a 24-hour front desk

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 21 per person)
Street view
Economy Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Located close to ETH Zurich and Kunsthaus Zurich, Alexander Guesthouse provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩262,221
₩284,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Zürich, a neighborhood 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. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Zürich.
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Zähringerstrasse 16, Zürich, ZH, 8001

What's nearby

  • ETH Zurich - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swiss National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kunsthaus Zurich - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zoo Zurich - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

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
  • ‪Johanniter Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alexi's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Raclette Stube - ‬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 like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a computer station
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 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 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

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 within 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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: 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

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
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

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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 Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alexander Guesthouse on Oct 12, 2025 start from ₩262,221, 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.

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?

Check-out 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 32 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.

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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

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

4/10 Poor

sanat

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kokilaverny

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Lausanne

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

8/10 Good

Menno

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as described.

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified 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

8/10 Good

Narjisse

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

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

8/10 Good

Olav

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

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

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

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