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Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001

Alexander Guesthouse Zurich Old Town, a 2-star hotel near Zurich-Kloten Airport (12 miles away), is accessible via a 10-minute S-Bahn ride to Zurich Main Station followed by a 5-minute walk. The hotel is located in Niederdorf, the most popular district among tourists, 164.0 ft from Hotel Alexander's check-in counter at Niederdorfstrasse 40. Public transport options include tram Number 4 (two stops to Rudolf-Brun-Brücke) and proximity to ETH Zurich, University Hospital, and the Old Town's cafes and boutiques.

Compact & Comfortable Rooms

The Alexander Guesthouse offers 20 non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and soundproof windows. Room types include double, twin, and single rooms, ranging from 39.4 ft^2 to 45.9 ft^2, each with private bathrooms. Children up to 6 years stay free in their parents' bed.

Regional Breakfast Options

A breakfast buffet with regional products is available at Hotel Alexander's main building for CHF 21, served daily from 7:00-10:30 AM (extended to 11:00 AM on Sundays). Gluten-free bread and lactose-free milk options are provided for guests with dietary restrictions.

Family & Chocolate Experiences

Guests receive free admission to Zurich Zoo (max. 4 entries) and can explore running routes along the Limmat River or Lake Zurich. The Lindt Home of Chocolate, featuring a 9-meter fountain, is 30 minutes away by public transport.

Convenient Business Services

The hotel provides paid parking (CHF 30/day) and luggage storage, with a 24-hour front desk. Business travelers benefit from proximity to Zurich's banking district and universities (ETH and University of Zurich).

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Single Room
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12 m² 
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Twin Room
2 persons
12 m² 
2 Single beds
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Double Room
2 persons
12 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Getting around

Transportation options available

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

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

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 info

Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Zaehringerstr 16, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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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