Graubünden
In this 1960s colossus (recently renamed 7132 Hotel after Vals' postcode), rooms have been revamped under the design skills of world-famous architects…
Must-see hotels in Switzerland
Basel
In a great location in the heart of the Old Town, this smart, 72-room hotel has a range of simply but comfortably furnished compact single and more…
Grindelwald
Vreni and Heinz are your welcoming hosts at this wood chalet, picturesquely perched above the village. Creaking floors lead up to cute pine-panelled rooms…
Central Switzerland
You can't miss this main-street hotel, its beautifully weathered wooden facade hung with geranium-filled window boxes and a golden sun emblem. The snug…
Bernese Oberland
Staying at this high-altitude hotel means you wake up to astounding views of first light caressing the summits of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The rooms are…
Basel
Bargains are few and far between in Basel, but Hotel Wettstein comes up trumps with its central location, modern, well-kept rooms – including…
Northeastern Switzerland
A guesthouse since 1489, the Kronenhof has welcomed the likes of Goethe and Tsar Alexander. A recent makeover has spruced up the historic interior, with…
Bernese Oberland
A backpacking legend, this basic, low-ceilinged hostel just above Gimmelwald's cable-car station has a sociable vibe. After a sweaty day’s hiking, you can…
Bernese Oberland
Staring in wonder at the mountains is the main pursuit at this stunningly situated wooden chalet, run by the irrepressible Walter and his sidekick, Tim…
Grindelwald
Wake up to memorable Eiger views and creamy goat’s cheese – courtesy of the resident herd – at this postcard-perfect chalet. Surrounded by meadows, the…
Central Switzerland
Open year-round, this mountain eco-lodge and hostel caters to outdoors enthusiasts. Perks include free wi-fi, a fireplace, guest kitchen and barbecue, a…
Lake Lucerne
This lavish lakefront beauty, west of the ferry quay, is closed for renovations until 2019. Understated elegance and smooth service is usually the order…
Valais
An authentic original, Les Touristes opened to summer tourists in 1933, well before skiing took off. Today, it is a one-kilometre walk downhill from the…
Zermatt
Opposite the train station, these budget digs have comfy beds, spotless bathrooms and family-perfect rooms for four. Dorms are cosy and there’s a stylish…
Valais
This family-run three-star chalet is an ecstatic I’ll-be-first-in-the-queue hop from the ski lifts, by the Spielbodenbahn (cable-car station). Rooms are…
Zürich
Guests sing the praises of this sweet, petite hotel in Zürich's historic centre and with good reason. Petra and Rudolf go out of their way to make you…
Zürich
Gregarious film producer Eva Stiefel has turned this 10-room B&B near the Opernhaus into one of Zürich's most welcoming small hotels. Minimalist modern…
Zermatt
From the sheets stacked at reception to the children's playroom rammed with toys and the line-up of recycling bins in the corridor, every detail has been…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Authentic cheese dreams are guaranteed at the cheesemaking Murith family’s home. Simple, cosy rooms come with unbeatable farm-fresh breakfasts, plus…
Lucerne
The setting is incomparable at this Russian-owned, fairy-tale hilltop palace. Many rooms and suites enjoy sweeping aerial perspectives over Lake Lucerne,…
Zürich
Attractively situated in the Old Town, this private hostel with a youthful party vibe is friendly and well equipped, if a trifle cramped. In summer, you…
Lake Lucerne
Sunrise is prime-time viewing around here. Since Victorian times, tourists have been staying at the Rigi Kulm Hotel and getting up before the crack of…
Zermatt
This three-building hotel in Täsch, one train stop from Zermatt and the end of the line if you've come by car, has all the bases covered. It's only 100m…
Bern
An appealing conversion of a late-19th-century town house, this B&B is just a couple of minutes' stroll from the Hauptbahnhof. The rooms have plenty of…
Geneva
Plunge yourself into the heart of the Swiss Alps with this Heidi-style hideout, very much the Swiss Alps en ville with its fireplace, wildflower-painted…
Basel
The doors are one of the few hints that quaint, atmospheric Au Violon was a prison from 1835 to 1995. Most of the rooms are two cells rolled into one and…
Lausanne
Located opposite the striking Rolex Learning Centre building on the outskirts of town, this bright new hotel has fresh, smartly designed rooms, new…
Valais
Hotel Terminus has four floors of top-quality rooms within a few hundred metres of Sierre's railway station. Continental breakfast is included to set you…
Lausanne
The same family has run this lovely apricot town house of a hotel for three generations. A couple of sunloungers and tables dot the pretty handkerchief…
Ticino
Hikers and mountain bikers love Ospizio San Gottardo, a 13th-century guesthouse recently given a contemporary makeover and now run on thermal energy. The…
Interlaken
Walter is a real star with his quick smile, culinary skills and invaluable tips. Sure, the rooms are a blast from the 1970s, but they are super-clean and…
Valais
Owned and operated by Swiss skiing legend Art Furrer, a local legend, this hotel in Riederalp is perfect for a family trip, both in winter and in summer…
Geneva
This midrange hotel offers good year-round value in expensive Geneva. Rooms are quiet, simple and cared for, and the location close to the cathedral…
Lugano
Occupying a pastel-pink villa dating from 1860, this hotel-hostel duo extends a heartfelt welcome. Mosaic floors, high ceilings and wrought-iron…
Graubünden
This dark-wood chalet is a relaxing escape, with its expansive Alpine views, sunny rooms sporting hardwood floors and a spa where Ayurveda treatments…
Lake Lucerne
Smack on the lakeshore between Vitznau and Gersau, this hostel has an idyllic location, along with kayaks, a swimming platform and a great breakfast…
Basel
Designed by Basel-based architects Buchner & Bründler, this swanky, modern hostel in a very pleasant neighbourhood is flanked by tree-shaded squares and a…
Locarno
On a gentle rise above the station, but within a 10-minute walk of the old town, this hotel is worth considering for its large, modern rooms that punch…
Graubünden
On Pontresina's main drag, Albris has supremely cosy rooms decorated in Swiss stone pine or larch, and a feng shui–inspired spa with a mountain-facing…
Zürich
Set in a one-time butcher’s shop, this cool, bustling neighbourhood cafe-bar rents out a collection of five cheerful little upstairs rooms, each named and…
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