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title: "Alexander Guesthouse, Zurich: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Alexander Guesthouse in Zurich: rated 8.2 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★
# Alexander Guesthouse

Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland

8.2 ·  Very good 141 reviews ·  #83 #83 of 130 in Zurich ·  9.6 Location score
## About Alexander Guesthouse

Alexander Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 141 reviews. It is 370 m from the centre of Zurich. The nearest airport, Zürich Airport (ZRH), is 9.3 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 1974

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 45

Zähringerstr 16 [alexander-guesthouse.ch](https://www.alexander-guesthouse.ch/en)

## How Alexander Guesthouse scores

Better rated than 33% of hotels in Zurich

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **9.6**
-   Beach access **2.4**
-   Public transport **9.9**

Zurich average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zürich, Rudolf-Brun-Brücke</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">170 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zürich Airport (ZRH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zurich</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">370 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Musée Visionnaire140 m
-   Zoological Museum of Zurich250 m
-   Zoologisches Museum der Universität Zürich250 m
-   Baugeschichtliches Archiv270 m
-   Graphische Sammlung ETH Zurich270 m
-   Haus zum Rech280 m

## Alexander Guesthouse: in detail

Alexander Guesthouse offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Amenities at shuttle offered by Alexander Guesthouse simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Zürich. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Alexander Guesthouse. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Alexander Guesthouse with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator and bottled water. Alexander Guesthouse offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Alexander Guesthouse, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site.

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## Questions about Alexander Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Alexander Guesthouse?

Alexander Guesthouse has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 141 reviews, which is better than 33% of rated hotels in Zurich.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Alexander Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Alexander Guesthouse include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Alexander Guesthouse?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Alexander Guesthouse from the airport?

The nearest airport, Zürich Airport (ZRH), is 9.3 km away in a straight line.

### Is Alexander Guesthouse close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Alexander Guesthouse have?

Alexander Guesthouse has 20 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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