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Niederdorfstrasse 40, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Hotel Alexander Zurich Old Town - A family-run hotel in Niederdorf with soundproofed rooms and regional breakfast

Located in Niederdorf, one-half of Zurich's Old Town, Hotel Alexander combines medieval charm with modern comfort. This 3-star Zurich hotel features air-conditioned rooms with soundproof windows and complimentary minibars upon arrival. The property's newly renovated accommodations include single rooms with 120cm beds, twin rooms with 100cm separate beds, and double rooms with 180cm beds. A regional breakfast buffet with gluten-free and lactose-free options serves guests each morning. Hotel Alexander sits just 5 minutes from Zurich Main Station, with the Bahnhofstrasse shopping district, banking quarter, and University campus within walking distance. St. Peter Church and the picturesque Lindenhof hill are both accessible within a 5-minute walk. The property provides underground parking for CHF 30 per day.

Pros

Free admission to Zurich Zoo for up to 4 family members when booking directly

First minibar filling complimentary in all rooms

Rich breakfast buffet featuring regional products and allergy-friendly options

Located between medieval streets with boutiques and antique shops

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Zurich-Kloten International Airport

Limited parking spaces available in the underground garage

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Family Room
3 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Single Room
1 person
15 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
17 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Small Double Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre
Zurich500 m
Airports
Kloten (ZRH) 11.0 km
St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) 105.1 km
Train
Zürich Hauptbahnhof500 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Niederdorfstrasse 40, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Niederdorfstrasse 40, Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
Nearby
Church
Grossmunster
520 m
Park
Lindenhof hill
400 m
Badenerstrasse 420
Old Town
380 m
Uraniastrasse 9 Above Jules Verne Panorama Bar
Urania Observatory
370 m
Church
St. Peter Church
550 m
Museum
Zoological Museum
320 m
Museum
focusTerra
500 m
Historic Site
Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall
190 m
Limmatquai
150 m
Museum
Helmhaus
590 m
Library
Zentralbibliothek
140 m
Right bank of Limmat river
Niederdorf
300 m
Museum
Haus zum Rech
290 m
Bahnhofplatz
Alfred Escher memorial fountain
410 m
Restaurants
Holy Cow Gourmet Burger Company
170 m
Zaehringerstrasse 28 8001
McDonald's
50 m
Niederdorfstrasse 30
dieci Gelateria & Take-Away Zurich
120 m
Niederdorfstrasse 40
Hasta Ice Cream
170 m
Spitalgasse 5
Grabli Bar
140 m
Niederdorfstrasse 66
1001 Gmbh
180 m
Niederdorfstrasse 4
Pizza Nation
210 m
Rosengasse 3
Louis Take Away
190 m
Niederdorfstrasse 10
Metzgerei Z'graggen
240 m
Stuessihofstatt 10
bQm
420 m
Leonhardstrasse 34
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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 on site (reservation might be needed) at CHF 30 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a continental breakfast for a fee. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
41

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