Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
A golden falcon marks the spot. Well placed between boutiques on Fribourg’s main pedestrian street, this contemporary hideout offers an exceptional price…
Must-see hotels in Switzerland
Central Switzerland
Attached to the well-regarded Sporthotel Eienwäldli, this deluxe family-run campground has access to its restaurant and spa facilities. Ski and shuttle…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Should you fancy some space, these nifty Old Town apartments (one to 2½ bedrooms, with full kitchen facilities) are an appealing option. The decor mixes…
Zürich
Rattan furniture and vintage tourist posters give this place an airy Mediterranean atmosphere, which is reinforced by its proximity to the lake and the on…
Mittelland
This riverside guesthouse and cultural centre exudes a hipster ethos, with its cherry-red shared shower block, big creaky-floored rooms and spartan…
The Jura Mountains
This newly refurbished guesthouse is a great place to unwind after a day chasing fairies. There's a convivial cafe/bar downstairs and two bright, airy…
Neuchâtel
A hostel-style place to stay next to a chivalrous fountain, this trend-setting inn flaunts five design-driven rooms on the upper floors (no lift) of a…
Lugano
Housed in the Villa Savosa, this hostel has bright well-kept dorms, a barbecue area, a swimming pool and lush gardens. Sadly, the indifferent staff let…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
A medieval veteran, this Old Town hotel boasts 16 charming rooms above a restaurant in a twinset of 16th-century houses. Find it steps from the river,…
Hostellerie de L'Hôtel de Ville
Vevey
Just 100m from Lake Geneva, this bright, well-located all-studio apart-hotel is great for business travellers or small families who need a little more…
Northwestern Switzerland
This atmospheric old place is a popular tourist choice for its inner courtyard with a fountain, plants and wrought-iron balconies. Rooms are pleasant and…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
In Villars, Hôtel Ecureuil offers 30 pleasant and mostly spacious rooms, year-round, with plenty of timber. It also has a tempting little Japanese…
Mittelland
This off-the-beaten-track hostel, a 10-minute walk from Langnau station, is a farmhouse-style chalet built in 1768 with a huge overhanging roof, basic…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
At Plage Avenches, on the shores of the Murtensee, 3km north of Avenches, you can camp by the water in this excellent, grassy campground with a children's…
Bern
With big grassy sites adjoining one of Bern's most popular swimming spots, this campground is an appealing warm-weather option. Take tram 9 to Wabern,…
Graubünden
Popular with cyclists, this tree-shaded campground is 3km south of Lenzerheide. Expect pin-drop peace, mountain vistas and first-rate facilities,…
Geneva
This clean, well-organised hostel near the train station feels more like a hotel than a hostel. Breakfast (Sfr6) is served in a nearby cafe and parking…
Northeastern Switzerland
Nestled in leafy grounds, this modern hillside hostel is only a 15-minute walk from the Old Town – or take the Trogenerbähnli (S21) from the train station…
Vevey
A cheerful 1970s hotel with bright rooms and a bustling modern restaurant in the Old-Town heart; breakfast is Sfr15 and therapeutic massage is available.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Opposite the Centre Thermal this motel-style hotel is modern, spic and span, with minimalist decor, friendly, helpful staff and balconies overlooking a…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Payerne's only noteworthy accommodation isn't worth writing home about, but it has pleasant, clean rooms with comfortable beds and an on-site restaurant.
Bernese Oberland
Situated in Saanen, just four minutes from Gstaad by train, this is a peaceful chalet hostel with bright, clean dorms, a games room and kiosk.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
About 12km from Payerne, on the outskirts of Estavayer-le-Lac, you'll find this sunny campground by the lake, popular with Swiss families.
The Jura Mountains
If you're hiking or cycling around the Val de Travers, this leafy campground in Fleurier is a great spot to pitch a tent.
Central Switzerland
On the lakeshore, 2km west of the town centre. An excellent, attractive campground, with free swimming in the vicinity.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
In a charming old building just outside Avenches, this simple hostel is a great base for exploring the Drei-Seen-Land.
Bernese Oberland
At the foot of Oeschinen, this green and pleasant site, open year-round, has a barbecue hut, shop and restaurant.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
In the heart of the Ring, this historic hotel has simple, comfortable rooms at reasonable prices. No parking.
Lake Geneva & Vaud
You can't beat this almost-lakefront campground for being one of the cheapest places to sleep by Lake Geneva.
Central Switzerland
This family-run campground is in an attractive spot near the lake just west of Brunnen.
The Jura Mountains
This rustic farm on the Swiss–French border has one room in the farmhouse and a bed of straw in the eaves of a huge hay barn – stable to goats and cows in…
