Hotels in Zermatt

With its glass floors, floating fireplaces, and eccentric chandeliers made from musical instruments, this trailblazing, über-modern chalet hotel has won a clutch of design awards since its opening in 2010. (World-renowned local architect Heinz Julen is behind the design.) In stark…

This grand hotel is situated high above the village, accessed by means of a lift within a cavernous passageway beside the river. Take advantage of your altitude and request a unit with a view of the Matterhorn. Some of the guest rooms are cozy, with …

Even by Swiss standards, Zermatt is a very expensive destination. Hostel Matterhorn provides a much-needed in-resort alternative; it's well-located, and although basic, it provides affordable accommodation for budget travelers. At the top of the village, close to the ski…

This picture-postcard, chalet-style hotel, with its balconies of geraniums, is a moderately priced gem amid the many four- and five-star hotels in Zermatt. Hotel Bella Vista has been in the same family for two generations, offering comfortable rooms with…

Hotel Daniela holds down a secluded location away from the bustle of the village center, but within easy walking distance of all the shops and boutiques. It's a modern property, built in the classic chalet style. The interior is traditional and elegant, with beautiful,…

This beautiful boutique hotel near the gondola oozes style, from the sleek slate-floored reception and cozy bar with its Chesterfield sofas, to the indulgently spacious suites, each named after the elements of air, earth, fire, or water. The hallmark of the Firefly is its artful…

At the top end of the village by the Klein Matterhorn Paradise cable car station, this imaginative "Design and Lifestyle Hotel" features unrivaled Matterhorn views. The most salient feature of the design is the generously oversized windows, which allow guests to …

It can be hard to resist the opportunity to stay in Zermatt's first hotel. Named after Switzerland's highest mountain, the historic Monte Rosa originated as a simple wooden chalet in the earliest days of mountain tourism in 1839 (its guest list included Edward Whymper, the first man…

This welcoming, traditional-style hotel is perfectly located for skiers and mountain trekkers—in the center of town, it's just steps from the Sunnegga funicular, around the corner from the Gornergrat train station, and on the bus route for easy access to the Zermatt…

Hotel Stockhorn offers simple, traditional accommodations at the heart of the resort, within a beautiful, family-run chalet-hotel. You can be assured of a warm welcome and a cozy stay in the six small, basically appointed bedrooms. The hotel belongs to descendents of the legendary…

Situated on Zermatt's car-free main street, this characterful, family-owned guesthouse is a charming place to stay. It's unmistakably Swiss with its elegant interiors, friendly staff dressed in traditional Trachten, and occasional Matterhorn glimpses from the balconies. Each room is…

For the ultimate romantic experience, stay in one of the highest igloos in the world. "Igloo Village" holds down a spot way up on the mountainside near the Matterhorn at an altitude of 2727m. The full package here includes mulled wine, cheese fondue, a hot tub, nighttime snowshoeing,…

A 20-minute uphill ride through breathtaking scenery on the Gornergrat cogwheel train brings guests to the Riffelalp Plateau, high above Zermatt village. There, a private tram (summer months only) leads through fragrant pine forests to this deluxe five-star resort, situated…

Festooned with flowers in summer, this family-run hotel at the center of Zermatt is a stylish option all year-round. Behind the smart red shutters and ornate chalet exterior is a surprisingly bold, modern interior, with warm, strong colors and a cozy fireplace. Bedrooms…

Just a couple of minutes on foot from the train station, the Schlosshotel is one of the few hotels in Zermatt which incorporates an ancient wooden chalet into its structure.  Old and new blend seamlessly to create a spacious hotel decorated in modern Swiss Art…

Perched on a rock high above Zermatt, it's easy to feel at one with the elements here, thanks to the elevated location, a dramatic mountainous backdrop, and lower floors cut right into the rock. It's a bit like staying in the wilderness of the mountains, but with all the amenities at…

This landmark hotel in the center of Zermatt has long appealed to the jet set for its stylish accommodations and après-ski scene. The hotel has been renovated in an extravagantly chic "mountain lodge style." Think smooth, sandblasted fir wood juxtaposed with exposed …