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About the Hotel

Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Rooms & Amenities

Alexander Guesthouse Zurich Old Town offers 20 non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and soundproof windows. Rooms include private bathrooms with showers, hairdryers, and parquet floors. Twin rooms have two separate single beds (90cm), while double rooms are preferred by couples. Single rooms feature a 90cm bed. Children under 6 stay free in parents' beds.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is available at Hotel Alexander's main building for CHF 21 per person, served daily from 7:00-10:30 AM (extended to 11:00 AM on Sundays). The buffet includes fresh regional products, gluten-free bread, and lactose-free milk options. Nearby, Niederdorf's cafés and restaurants serve local and international cuisine.

Location & Transport

The guesthouse is in Zurich's Old Town, a 5-minute walk from Zurich Main Station. Nearby landmarks include St. Peter Church, Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and Lake Zurich. The airport is a 10-minute train ride away. Tram 4 stops 50 meters from the hotel. Parking is available for CHF 30 per day.

Local Attractions

Guests receive free entry to Zurich Zoo (max. 4 admissions). The Lindt Home of Chocolate, with its 9-meter fountain and interactive tours, is a 30-minute tram ride away. The Old Town's narrow streets (Rennweg, Augustinergasse) feature boutiques and antique shops. The Kunsthaus Zurich and FIFA World Football Museum are within walking distance.

Services & Extras

The family-run guesthouse provides a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and running routes (4km, 5km, 7km) starting at the hotel. Public transport tickets and Zurich City Tour bookings are available. The hotel participates in Swisstainable (Level II) for sustainable tourism. Ironing facilities and heating are provided in all rooms.

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12 m²

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12 m²

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2 persons

12 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Zurich500 m

Airports

Kloten (ZRH) 11.1 km

St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) 105.2 km

Train

Zürich Hauptbahnhof600 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

CHF 30 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

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Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

City landmarks

Museum

Swiss National Museum

870 m

Mall

Bahnhofstrasse

810 m

Church

Grossmunster

810 m

Zoo

Zoo Zurich

2.5 km

Park

Lindenhof hill

810 m

Museum

Museum of Art

880 m

Landmark

Lake Zurich

2.0 km

Church

Fraumunster Church

810 m

Square

Buerkliplatz

810 m

Landmark

Zurich

870 m

Square

Paradeplatz

810 m

Landmark

Old Town

880 m

Landmark

Urania Observatory

810 m

Church

St. Peter Church

810 m

Park

Platzspitz park

870 m

Museum

Museum of Design

870 m

Museum

museum of wax moulages

660 m

Opera House

Zurich Opera House

880 m

Landmark

Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich

1.4 km

Museum

Helmhaus

810 m

Museum

Haus Konstruktiv

1.4 km

Landmark

Limmatquai

810 m

Library

Zentralbibliothek

880 m

Museum

FIFA World Football Museum

2.4 km

Nearby

Museum

Zoological Museum

250 m

Museum

focusTerra

450 m

Historic Site

Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall

250 m

Museum

Haus zum Rech

280 m

Right bank of Limmat river

Niederdorf

340 m

Bahnhofplatz

Alfred Escher memorial fountain

450 m

Restaurants

McDonald's

120 m

Niederdorfstrasse 30

Kon-Tiki Bar

160 m

Niederdorfstrasse 24

dieci Gelateria & Take-Away Zurich

190 m

Niederdorfstrasse 40

1001 Gmbh

240 m

Niederdorfstrasse 4

bQm

380 m

Leonhardstrasse 34

Piadina-Bar

260 m

Niederdorfstrasse 2

Louis Take Away

260 m

Niederdorfstrasse 10

Pizza Nation

280 m

Rosengasse 3

ETH Mensa Polyterrasse

400 m

Leonhardstrasse 34

Ass-Bar GmbH

300 m

Stuessihofstatt 6

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ALEXANDER GUESTHOUSE ZURICH OLD TOWN, Zurich – A Smart Stay in the City

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