Zermatt
Owned by Swiss alpine-skiing legend Pirmin Zurbriggen, this modern hotel with double rooms, suites and apartments has a handy position near the cable-car…
Must-see hotels in Switzerland
Geneva
Contemporary flair abounds at this modish four-star place northeast of the train station, from the purple-lit bar downstairs to in-room amenities like…
Ticino
Marco and Loredana are your kind hosts at this petite, green-shuttered hotel in Ponte Brolla. Given the rural surrounds, the rooms are surprisingly modern…
Zermatt
Tucked in a 1960s wooden chalet a two-minute walk from the lifts, this cramped hostel wrapped around several staircases sits above busy ground-floor bar…
Valais
Ride the Gemmi cable car to this functional high-altitude hotel with a mix of bunk beds and regular doubles, all pine-clad and squeaky clean. Bathrooms…
Lausanne
A warm bienvenue awaits at this early-20th-century apartment turned B&B, centrally located for exploring downtown Lausanne. Besides three well-looked…
Restaurant-Hotel St Petersinsel
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
The 11th-century monastery where political theorist Jean-Jacques Rousseau once resided is now the renowned Restaurant-Hotel St Petersinsel. If you've…
Valais
This lovely B&B in Lens, run by Gary and Karen, features five spacious double rooms with en suites and superb views out over Valais. It's open year-round,…
Valais
High above Martigny at 1211m, this ecofriendly art nouveau house from 1912 is an oasis of peace. Rooms are simple with shared bathroom, there's a library…
Northeastern Switzerland
Perched right at the top of Säntis, this charming, down-to-earth, family-run hut has a terrace commanding fabulous mountain views. Choose between basic…
Graubünden
In the tranquil village of Wiesen, the Bellevue flaunts boutiquey interiors and extends the warmest of welcomes. Rooms are kitted out in modern Alpine…
Ticino
From its perch above the Valle Onsernone, this restored 18th-century palazzo has soul-stirring views over thickly wooded mountains from its terrace. The…
Graubünden
This lovely mountain hotel and restaurant, below the Bernina Pass, is deliciously remote, not accessible by car. You'll either have to walk –Ospezio…
Lausanne
A stone's throw from Lake Geneva, near the offices of the International Olympic Committee, this Swiss YHA (SYHA) is classed as a 'top' level hostel for…
Ticino
Sitting opposite the train station, this candyfloss-pink hotel seamlessly blends turn-of-the-20th-century features like wrought iron and stained glass…
St Moritz
Kept spick and span, this B&B offers an excellent franc-to-quality ratio, with bright, spacious, modern rooms sporting parquet floors, kitchenettes and…
Graubünden
In this 1960s colossus (recently renamed 7132 Hotel after Vals' postcode), rooms have been revamped under the design skills of world-famous architects…
Valais
Short but sweet is the season at this fabulous mountainside villa, the stunning summer pad of wealthy Englishman Ernest Cassel who – so the story goes –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Engadine
Design trailblazer Castell gets rave reviews for its rural-meets-minimalist interiors. Some of Europe’s leading architects pooled their creativity to…
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…
Basel
Bargains are few and far between in Basel, but Hotel Wettstein comes up trumps with its central location, modern, well-kept rooms – including…
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…
The Engadine
This place offers everything from backpacker dorm-type rooms to luxury studios in a stylishly designed building down by the N27 and the Inn River. There's…
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…
