Where to stay in Switzerland?

Hostel on the lakeshore, for the Lucerne stop. For those who want to sleep simply, swim or stroll along the waterfront in the evening and save the budget for Pilatus.

On Sedelstrasse, in Reussbühl, 1.4 km from the centre, near the Rotsee. For those who don't mind the bus and want the calm of the rowing lake rather than the old town.

On Kellerstrasse, in Rösslimatt, 700 m from the centre, behind the station. You walk to the Chapel Bridge and the boat pier in ten minutes.

Historic grand hotel for this stop, for those who want the Lucerne of lakeside quays and grand salons. An address for anyone for whom the hotel matters as much as Pilatus.

On the Schweizerhofquai since 1845; Tolstoy stayed here and set his short story Lucerne in it.

On Adligenswilerstrasse, on Dreilinden hill, 1 km from the centre, above the lake. For those who want views over the water and the mountains rather than the old town on the doorstep.

A private funicular links the lakeside quay to the hotel entrance on the hill.

On Haldenstrasse, on the lakeside quay, 1 km from the centre, towards Dreilinden. You walk along the promenade to the old town and catch a lake boat just a few steps away.

The former Palace of 1906 on the quay, reopened in 2022 after a complete renovation.

On Alpenstrasse, 200 m from the centre of Interlaken, with the mountains opposite. You walk to both stations and to the Höhematte meadow where the paragliders land.

On Untere Bönigstrasse, 600 m from the centre, next to Interlaken Ost station. For those leaving early for the Jungfraujoch and Lauterbrunnen without crossing town.

On Rosenstrasse, in central Interlaken, 600 m from the town centre. For those who want to sleep simply, within walking distance of the stations and bars, and save the budget for the Jungfrau train.

Grand hotel for this stop, for those who want a Belle Époque palace and a spa after the Jungfraujoch. An address for anyone for whom coming back matters as much as going up.

On the Höheweg, facing the Höhematte meadow, with the Jungfrau straight ahead on a clear day.

On Steinmattstrasse, in Blatten, 500 m from the village centre, on the slope. For those who want to sleep simply and save the budget for the Gornergrat and the Glacier Paradise.

On Auf dem Fels, 300 m from the centre, on the rock overlooking the village. For those who want design and panoramic views, and don't mind the climb back.

Perched on a rock, it is reached by a lift cut into the rock from the village.

On the Bahnhofstrasse, 200 m from the centre, on the main street of the car-free village. Step outside and you are within walking distance of the Gornergrat station and the lifts.

Opened in 1852 by the Seiler family, pioneers of the hotel trade in Zermatt, on the Bahnhofstrasse.

On the Bahnhofstrasse, in the village centre, 200 m from the town centre. You walk to the Gornergrat station and walk back from the Furi trails.

Opened in 1879, it still belongs to the Burgergemeinde of Zermatt, its owner from the very start.