Must-see hotels in Northeastern Switzerland

  • Null Stern Hotel

    Northeastern Switzerland

    As the name suggests, this hotel has zero stars – apart from the ones twinkling above you, that is… In one of Switzerland's most romantic ventures, you'll…

  • B&B Stein am Rhein

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Huddled away in a green, quiet corner of town is this charming B&B. The kindly Keller family make you feel instantly at home in their chalet with bright,…

  • Arcona Living

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Sidling up to the train station, Arcona Living is a contemporary new addition to Schaffhausen's hotel scene. The look is new-wave functional and…

  • Sankt Martin

    Northeastern Switzerland

    In the back-of-beyond wilderness of St Martin, this little guesthouse is utterly peaceful. The rooms are big on Alpine charm, with lots of honeyed pine…

  • Flyhof

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Sitting in mature gardens that slope picturesquely down to the lake, family-run Flyhof is a delight. Antique furniture and beams lend character to the…

  • Hotel Appenzell

    Northeastern Switzerland

    With its broad, brightly decorated facade, this typical Appenzeller building houses generously sized rooms with wooden beds. Decor combines gentle pinks…

  • Hotel Dom

    Northeastern Switzerland

    An almost startlingly modern hotel, plonked in the middle of the Old Town. The room decor is razor sharp, with clean lines, backlit walls and bold colours…

  • Hotel Hecht

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Straddling several higgledy-piggledy floors, this historic hotel is full of creaky charm and places you right in the thick of things. Elegantly furnished…

  • Schloss Wartegg

    Northeastern Switzerland

    For an exceptional escape, book into this fantasy palace a 10-minute drive from Rorschach on the hillside above town. This 16th-century former royal…

  • Märchenhotel Bellevue

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Could this be kid heaven? A converted grand Victorian hotel, the 'fairy-tale hotel' combines a beautiful setting and elegant modern rooms with all manner…

  • Säntis – das Hotel

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Säntis – das Hotel offers big mountain views from all angles, chic boutique-style rooms and a spa. The generously sized rooms play up the nouveau-Alpine…

  • Einstein St Gallen

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Silk curtains, cherry-wood furnishings and plush lamb's-wool rugs grace the spacious rooms at this grand 19th-century pile. Relax with a swim in the…

  • Frasnacht Strohhotel

    Northeastern Switzerland

    For a down-on-the-farm experience, sleep in the straw and sip home-pressed apple juice at the blissfully tranquil Frasnacht Strohhotel. If you don’t want…

  • Berggasthaus Alter Säntis

    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…

  • Hotel Kronenhof

    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…

  • Lofthotel Murg

    Northeastern Switzerland

    A 19th-century cotton mill has been reincarnated as the Lofthotel, affording fine views of the Churfirsten mountains and Walensee. Clean lines, polished…

  • Park Villa

    Northeastern Switzerland

    The eclectic furniture in this faintly Gothic house resembles a private antiques collection, with an array of four-poster beds, Persian carpets,…

  • Hotel Brauerei Frohsinn

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Set in a pretty half-timbered house, Hotel Frohsinn has light, airy rooms and its own microbrewery. Venture down to the vaulted cellar (mains Sfr17.50 to…

  • Sardona Hütte

    Northeastern Switzerland

    At the foot of mighty Piz Sardona, this simple mountain refuge has basic but cosy timber-clad digs. It's mostly used as a base for high-level hikes and…

  • Hostel Adrenalin

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Hostel Adrenalin is the hub of the young snowboarding and adventure-sports community in winter, with video games and lots of parties. Breakfast costs an…

  • Hotel Vadian

    Northeastern Switzerland

    You can’t get much closer to the heart of St Gallen at this kind of price. The hotel was recently given an overhaul, and the resulting varied modern rooms…

  • Gasthaus Hof

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Just off Landsgemeindeplatz, this 18th-century patrician house offers simple but spacious rooms with timber-clad walls. The old-school restaurant has…

  • SYHA hostel

    Northeastern Switzerland

    On the banks of the Rhine, this neat and tidy hostel has attractive gardens, a barbecue area and a playground. It’s a 15-minute stroll northwest of the…

  • Hotel Promenade

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Polite service, a serene location and large, immaculately kept rooms set this hotel apart. There's a flower-dotted garden and a restaurant dishing up…

  • SYHA Dachsen am Rheinfall

    Northeastern Switzerland

    If the sound of the Rheinfall waterfall lulling you to sleep at night appeals, stay at the hostel inside Schloss Laufen.

  • Glarnerhof

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Taking pride of place in the heart of town is Glarnerhof. What the rooms lack in character they more than make up for with space, comfort and Alpine views.

  • SYHA Hostel

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Beautifully situated in lake-front parkland, this charming hostel occupies an art nouveau villa and offers canoe and kayak rental.

  • Hotel Adler

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Behind the frescoed exterior lie simple yet comfortable rooms, but the location on Rathausplatz is the big draw. The dining areas have a pleasingly old…

  • SYHA Hostel

    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…