Must-see hotels in Zermatt

  • Kulmhotel Gornergrat

    Zermatt

    At 3100m, Switzerland’s highest hotel, at the top of the Gornergratbahn cogwheel railway, appeals to those who like the atmosphere and views of an Alpine…

  • Firefly Hotel

    Zermatt

    From the chopped wood neatly stacked outside to the cowhide chairs, this exquisite Alpine hotel – named after a bar on a paradise island where the owners…

  • Monte Rose Hütte

    Zermatt

    Hard-core climbers adore Monte Rose Hütte, perched on the edge of the Monte Rose glacier at 2883m and accessible only on foot via a four-hour glacial…

  • Bella Vista

    Zermatt

    The clue's in the name: the Matterhorn vista from this small, seamlessly run family hotel is bella indeed. Done out in modern-rustic style, with chunky…

  • Berggasthaus Trift

    Zermatt

    It’s a long way up to this 2337m-high mountain hut, but the two-hour hike from Zermatt is outstanding. At the foot of Triftgletscher, this haven offers…

  • Suitenhotel Zurbriggen

    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…

  • Matterhorn Hostel

    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…

  • Hotel Bahnhof

    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…

  • Zermatt Youth Hostel

    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…

  • Täscherhof

    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…

  • Chesa Valese

    Zermatt

    This traditional burnt-red wood chalet with slate-roof conservatory and flowery garden is romantic, charming and ablaze with red geraniums in summer. Cosy…

  • Vernissage Backstage Hotel

    Zermatt

    Crafted from wood, glass and the trademark creativity of local artist Heinz Julen, this 19-room lifestyle hotel is effortlessly cool. Cube loft rooms are…