Budget-Friendly Stays in Switzerland

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Discover budget-friendly stays in Switzerland that perfectly combine comfort, central locations and fair pricing. These accommodations are ideal for your budget journey through Switzerland, allowing you to experience popular Swiss destinations without overspending.

Hotel Adler Zürich

In the heart of the historic car-free old town, centrally located in quaint Niederdorf. Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatpromenade and the lake are a short walk away. Comfortable 3-star city hotel; the 52 rooms were fully refurbished in January 2014 with parquet floors, eco-minibars and soundproofed windows. Various categories, charming family rooms beneath the roof. Meeting room in the "Antiquariat", a restaurant with Swiss specialities.

Hotel Fondazione Monte Verità

Well located hotel on the Monte Verità in the Bauhaus style. Founded by idealistic naturalists and vegetarians, it is still a place of encounter, philosophy and ideas today. Extensive renovations have been carried out in 2008. Restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, fine dining room and terrace with a gorgeous view.

Hotel Rigi Kulm

The approximately two centuries old hotel reigns over the queen of mountains, namely the Rigi. Fantastic all-round views, often above a sea of mist. Since refurbishing in 2007, the 33 rooms present nostalgic details and modern design: Parquet-flooring, free standing bathtubs, flat-screen TV and WLAN. Atmospheric Kulmsaal in Art Nouveau style with à la Carte service or for private culinary events, self-service restaurant and sun terrace. Hotel guests profit from a 50% price reduction for the rail trip.

Hotel Landgasthof Staila

A place in which to feel great: The Landgasthof Staila is a warm and welcoming Graubünden family-run establishment and a guarantee of genuine experience-filled holidays in the romantic farming village of Fuldera. The hotel has been furnished with lots of natural stone pine. Solar panels provide for eco-friendly hot water. In the kitchen ('Gilde' establishment, Guide Bleu), the emphasis is on organic products and local produce. Guests can avail themselves of a huge walking region in the summer and an attractive cross-country trail network in the winter.

Hotel Nidwaldnerhof

A family-run three-star superior hotel with direct access to Lake Lucerne. Modern, high-quality rooms facing the lake shore and three elegant, inviting suites complete with fabulous views, all with a balcony or terrace. A panorama restaurant and lounge by the water as well as a farm shop. The menu features seasonal specialities and dishes made with freshly caught fish. There is a boat pier and a cable car in the vicinity. Free parking can be found in the hotel garage.

Hotel The Larix

The Larix is a family-friendly and no-fuss hotel for gourmets with 25 comfortable rooms for 1 to 4 people. Most rooms have balconies offering great views over the surrounding four thousand and more meter-high peaks. Trendy Fine Food in cosy chalet-style restaurant. Pets permitted and sojourn free of charge. Ski-in & ski-out, free WLAN and shuttle service. Hiking trails and ski slopes in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

Auberge de la Gare

Welcoming country inn in the middle of the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restaurant awarded 13 GaultMillau points. A hearty breakfast is included. Homely sun terrace under chestnut trees, high above Lake Geneva. Five beautiful, nostalgic and lovingly furnished rooms with tea and coffee making facilities and views of the lake. Free Wi-Fi. Parking in front of the hotel.

Albergo Ristorante Croce Bianca

A family-run traditional hotel in the centre of Poschiavo, Graubünden. 27 rooms, some with views of the mountain panorama, en suite bathroom, slippers and dressing gown. Stylish restaurant with modern interior and outstanding cuisine with local specialities. In-house sauna and steam bath available free of charge. Garden terrace and children’s playground. Free parking space, charging stations for electric vehicles available.

Hôtel de Moiry

Traditional chalet-style hotel complex with a separate guest house in the centre of the village and a lovely view out over the shingled roofs. Cosy and comfortable rooms, modern box spring beds and luxurious bathrooms. Rooms for up to six people. Swiss cuisine with local ingredients, herbs from the garden and game from the mountains. Sun terrace. Free WiFi. Val d’Anniviers ski area and extensive hiking trails.

Camping Jungfrau

Popular holiday park at the foot of the mountains Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger, Schilthorn and the Staubbach waterfall. Terraced campsite with a view onto the mountains. Pitches for tents, motorhomes and caravans, but motorhomes and chalets are also available for rent. Modern sanitary facilities, supermarket offering fresh, regional products. Restaurant, railway tickets, ATM at the info desk. Open all year.

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

Consisting of a historical part and the modern Suncube, Villa Sonnenhof offers 50 simple and stylish rooms with 1-7 beds. Generous breakfast buffet. Self-catering guest kitchens for shared use, as well as washing machines. Multifaceted adventure offerings. Table tennis, pool, sun terrace. Free: Wi-Fi, access to the indoor pool, mini golf, public transit, parking.

Youth hostels

For almost 100 years, the Swiss Youth Hostels have been the first port of call for budget- and environmentally conscious travellers. The hostels ensure not only lasting memories of holiday and leisure activities, but also encounters with similarly minded people, and they are actively engaged in sustainable tourism.

Reka holiday apartments

Anyone looking for active recreation, whether as a single, couple, family or group, will find a wide range of sports activities such as wellness, hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing or volleyball in the Reka resorts. The family-friendly flats are surrounded by nature. Childcare, special events, swimming pools and mini golf are popular meeting places. Reka connects in a sustainable way: all of the residences are easily accessible by public transport.

On the farm

How about feeding cows, driving a tractor or sampling local delicacies? Spend a few days down on the farm and experience the very best of farming life.

TCS Campings

With 25 locations and 20 accommodation options, TCS is the largest campsite operator in Switzerland. The wonderful campsites in the loveliest holiday spots are ideal for couples, friends and family who want to enjoy some downtime relaxing outdoors.

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