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Alexander Guesthouse Zurich Old Town
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From146US$ /night
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
Great
8.0
7.6
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5.0
/5
“The charming cobblestone streets make exploring Zurich's Old Town good!”view full review

The smoke-free Alexander Guesthouse Zurich Old Town is about a 5-minute walk from Sihl and provides guests with currency exchange and a vending machine. The perfect guest house features both Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking nearby.

Location

Located 850 metres from Niederdorf, the hotel is also not far from Buerkliplatz. You'll be just 0.6 km from Lake Zurich.

Guests can find a mountain near the 2-star Alexander Zurich. The accommodation is situated 10 minutes' drive from the modern FIFA World Football Museum.

This lovely hotel is 850 m from Central bus stop and within a few blocks of Zürich Hauptbahnhof train station in Zurich.

Rooms

Furnished with a study desk, some of the 11 rooms feature individual climate control and an iron with ironing board along with a cable TV with on-demand films. Bathrooms inlude a separate toilet and a shower, and such fine comforts as free toiletries and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Sample European specialities at Confiserie Sprungli located within 5 minutes' walk of Alexander Guesthouse Zurich Old Town.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
Single Room
1 person
130 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
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Twin Room
Twin Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Double Room
Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Cozy and Comfortable
“I was kinda surprised by how clean and modern my room was during my stay. The bed was super comfortable, and the room had a nice bathroom with fresh linens. It was just the right size, offering a cozy atmosphere after a day of exploring.” view full review
Delicious Breakfast
“Breakfast at the hotel was fantastic! There was a great selection including fresh bread, cheeses, meats, scrambled eggs, and more. It was all really good for the price, definitely fueling me up for a busy day in Zurich.” view full review
Well-Appointed Bathroom
“The bathroom facilities were excellent. It was very clean, modern, and equipped with everything I needed. The shower was especially great - it provided a refreshing experience after a long day out.” view full review
Convenient Amenities
“I appreciated the thoughtful touches in the room such as complimentary coffee and filtered water available on each floor. This made my stay more comfortable and convenient, particularly after a long journey.” view full review

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 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
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Location

Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
City landmarks
Museum
Swiss National Museum
2900 ft
Mall
Bahnhofstrasse
2700 ft
Church
Grossmunster
2700 ft
Zoo
Zoo Zurich
1.5 mi
Park
Lindenhof hill
2700 ft
Museum
Museum of Art
2900 ft
Landmark
Lake Zurich
1.2 mi
Church
Fraumunster Church
2700 ft
Square
Buerkliplatz
2700 ft
Landmark
Zurich
2900 ft
Square
Paradeplatz
2700 ft
Landmark
Old Town
2900 ft
Landmark
Urania Observatory
2700 ft
Church
St. Peter Church
2700 ft
Park
Platzspitz park
2900 ft
Museum
Museum of Design
2900 ft
Museum
museum of wax moulages
2200 ft
Opera House
Zurich Opera House
2900 ft
Landmark
Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich
4800 ft
Museum
Helmhaus
2700 ft
Museum
Haus Konstruktiv
4800 ft
Landmark
Limmatquai
2700 ft
Library
Zentralbibliothek
2900 ft
Museum
FIFA World Football Museum
1.5 mi
Nearby
Museum
Zoological Museum
900 ft
Museum
focusTerra
1500 ft
Historic Site
Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall
900 ft
Museum
Haus zum Rech
1000 ft
Right bank of Limmat river
Niederdorf
1200 ft
Bahnhofplatz
Alfred Escher memorial fountain
1500 ft
Restaurants
McDonald's
400 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 30
Kon-Tiki Bar
600 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 24
dieci Gelateria & Take-Away Zurich
700 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 40
1001 Gmbh
800 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 4
bQm
1300 ft
Leonhardstrasse 34
Piadina-Bar
900 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 2
Louis Take Away
900 ft
Niederdorfstrasse 10
Pizza Nation
1000 ft
Rosengasse 3
ETH Mensa Polyterrasse
1400 ft
Leonhardstrasse 34
Ass-Bar GmbH
1000 ft
Stuessihofstatt 6
Getting around
City Centre
Zurich6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Kloten Airport (ZRH)17 min  ·  6.9 mi
St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)158 min  ·  65.4 mi
Train
Zürich Hauptbahnhof8 min  ·  2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at CHF 30 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs CHF 21 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
11

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