Switzerland is a beautiful country and is popular with many travelers wishing to ski, hike or merely marvel at the beautiful, alpine scenery. It is, however, not the cheapest region of the world for a vacation and discount hotels can be hard to locate. The following is a list of hotels that will suit those who don’t wish to spend a large amount of their budget on accommodation.
This hotel is part of the Easyhotel Group, a hotel chain that offers no-frills, budget accommodations in many cities around the world. Prices for Easyhotel Zürich start at 50 Swiss francs (approximately 50 U.S. Dollars) per night. The hotel is located in the centre of Zürich, a short distance from the main railway station. Rooms are small and most “extras” such as television include an additional cost.
Easyhotel Zürich
Zwinglistrasse 14
CH-8004 Zürich
Switzerland
+11-41-900-327994
easyhotel.com/hotels/zuerich
The Hotel Central is a two-star, family owned hotel in Geneva’s old town. The cheapest rooms sleep up to three people and contain a shower in the room, although the restroom is located in the corridor. Larger, fully en-suite rooms are also available. There are no dining facilities and continental breakfast is delivered to guests in their rooms. Accommodation in this hotel costs from 100 Swiss francs (approximately 100 USD) per night.
Hôtel Central
2, rue de la Rôtisserie
CH-1204 Genève
Switzerland
+11-41-228-188100
Hotelcentral.ch
This hotel is part of the Ibis chain that operates a number of similar budget-priced hotels across Europe. Prices start from 99 Swiss francs (approximately 100 USD) per night. The hotel is located outside Lausanne and has 113 rooms. Standard rooms have air conditioning and satellite television. Wi-Fi is available at extra cost. The hotel has private parking facilities and several meeting rooms.
4, Chemin de l'Esparcette
Crissier
CH-1023 - Lausanne
Switzerland
+11-41-216-372828
Ibishotel.com
This hotel is located in the center of Zermatt, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. It has 16 double and four single rooms, all containing a shower or bath and restroom. Prices start at 75 Swiss francs (approximately 75 USD) and include continental breakfast. In a convenient location for skiers, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the ski lifts. Zermatt is a car-free village and visitors must leave their cars in the neighboring town of Täsch and proceed by train.
Le Petit Hotel
Zermatt
CH-3920 Zermatt
Switzerland
+11-41-279-675900
Hotel-zermatt.com
