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The 15 Best Hotels for Families in Switzerland
1. Storchen Zürich – Zurich
Classic hotel providing contemporary family rooms (sleeps family of 5 or 6) with terraces, adjustable beds and a free breakfast buffet. Rooms offer amazing views of the Limmat river (best rooms) or the Weinplatz or the lake. Excellent location in the Zurich old town city center with key attractions minutes away on foot. Only hotel to have its own boat pier. Hotel is a minute’s walk from a tram stop. Swiss National Museum of history (15 min), Zurich International Airport (20-30 min drive). Hotel Phone: +41 44 227 27 27.
2. Hotel Rössli – Zurich
The hotel is a 3-star boutique place that offers colorful family rooms for three people and 2-bedroom penthouse apartments suitable for families of four or five with kitchens and views of Lake Zurich or the Limmat river. Rooms with balconies provide majestic sights of the nearby mountains. Complimentary breakfast is included, as is a kids’ play area and free parking. The location is ideal in the heart of Zurich, surrounded by shops and boutiques, and is a 5 minute walk to the cathedral, museums and opera house. Stadelhofen train station is nearby at 6-10 minutes on foot. Zurich-Kloten airport can be reached within 15 minutes. Phone number: +41 44 256 70 50.
3. Hotel Bristol Zurich – Zurich
Quiet hotel providing lodging for families of four with simplistic design, located a few minutes` walk from the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, the old town and the Zürich HB train station. Ideal base for exploring the city. Within walking distance – Swiss National Museum (3 min), Platzspitz Park (4 min), Urania Observatory (7 min). Hotel Phone: +41 44 258 44 44.
4. Derby Hotel – Interlaken
Charming hotel in the heart of Interlaken offering family suites with private external bathrooms (up to 4 people) with patios or balconies and/or bunk beds. Has no lifts so rooms on the lower floors are recommended. Hotel offers guests free parking, free breakfast and a free Interlaken card (free bus rides). Within walking distance – Bus station (2 min), Interlaken center & shopping (5 min), Interlaken-West train station (8 min). Hotel Phone: +41 33 822 19 41.
5. Hotel Interlaken – Interlaken
The 14th century hotel offers a sense of refinement from an earlier time with rooms accommodating up to four guests including sitting spaces. Situated in the center, adjacent to the Japanese Gardens and rooms provide vistas of the mountains, gardens/pond. Opt for higher level rooms at the back part of the hotel for more peaceful surroundings and even better views. Within simple walking distance are Interlaken Ost Train Station & the city center as well as the scenic GoldenPass Line train ride making visits easy (all 8 minutes). Hotel contact number: +41 33 826 68 68.
6. Hotel Daniela – Zermatt
This small, elegant hotel offers cozy family apartments (up to 5 people) with good-sized bathrooms and balconies featuring mountain views. It is in a quiet location in Zermat that is a 15-minute walk to the cable cars and the train station. Guests receive free access to the spas of 2 sister hotels nearby (swimming pool, solarium, outdoor pool, block-house sauna etc.). Hotel Phone: +41 27 966 77 00.
7. Zermatt Budget Rooms – Zermatt
Basic hotel providing quite spacious rooms with kitchenettes (up to 6 people) that offer generous space. Guests can freely access the high-class spa amenities (heated adventure pool, hot tub) of the sister hotel nearby for a surcharge. Entry to the kids’ paradise is available for an additional fee. The Sunnegga ski lift station and the Glacier Express are a 5-minute walk away. Provides a complimentary shuttle to the Zermatt train station. Hotel Phone: +41 (0) 27 966 3000.
8. Auteuil Manotel – Geneva
A 4-star hotel located in the center of Geneva, providing sleek family rooms for up to (5 people) with kitchenettes or balconies. Opt for rooms on the upper floors at the front for more quiet as there’s a railway near the back. The hotel offers free public transportation passes and use of a private garage upon request. It’s a 4-minute walk to the Geneva train station; many shops & restaurants, the old town, and the United Nations building are all within walking distance. Geneva Airport is 15 minutes away. Hotel Phone: +41 (0) 22 544 22 22.
9. Sagitta Swiss Quality Hotel – Geneva
Peaceful, 3- star hotel providing huge 1-bedroom apartments (up to 4 people) with kitchenettes, free continental breakfast buffet and a free public transportation card. Prime location near Lake Geneva close to the historical city center puts key places literally steps away. Locations within 10 minutes walk: Flower clock, St. Pierre Cathedral, Geneva Townhall, Jet d’Eau fountain, Palazzo, and Lakefront. Hotel Phone: +41 22 786 33 61.
10. Hauser Hotel St. Moritz – St Moritz
Family-run hotel, that is smoke-free and offers bright, good value, rooms (up to 4 people) with balconies and views of the lake. Serves a free breakfast, and is renowned for its homemade desserts (Engadine Nusstorte (nut and caramel pie)). Excellent location in the heart of St. Moritz, that’s around a 3 minute walk from the St. Moritz ski lift. Hotel Phone: +41 81 837 50 50.
11. Hotel des Inventions – Ecubens
Family-friendly hotel provides spacious studios (up to 4 people) with character, each dedicated to a Swiss development. Upgrades include balconies, terraces and kitchenettes. Rooms facing the lake on the 4th floor boast the best perspectives. Free parking and public transportation access are included. Though situated away from the city center, connections via public transit are convenient. Within walking distance of Ecublens Parc Bus Stop (3 min), Metro (5-10 min). Hotel Phone: +41 21 694 39 39.
12. Gasthaus zur Waldegg – Horw
Informal lodging in a nineteenth-century building that offers contemporary family rooms (as much as 4 individuals) with mountain perspectives and suites with hot tub tubs. Situated on the outskirts of Lucerne and has regular transport administrations to Lucerne (1 km). Lodging has no air conditioning and no lift. Offers free morning meal buffet and stopping. S-Bahn station is a 4 moment stroll away. Hotel Phone: +41 41 340 41 40.
13. The Tourist City & River Hotel – Lucerne
This family-run hotel situated in the historic center of Lucerne offers modestly sized rooms and suites that can accommodate up to six people. Guests have views of prominent landmarks like Mount Pilatus and the Titlis Mountain Range from rooms with adjoining balconies overlooking the Rheus River. The hotel benefits from an excellent downtown location minutes from the train station, lake, shops, and major attractions. Amenities include free local transportation tickets and a complimentary breakfast buffet. To learn more, call +41 41 410 24 74.
14. Hotel Stucki – Basel
Child-friendly, 3-star hotel in Basel providing bright quintuple rooms (for up to 5 people) and apartments with kitchenettes. The hotel is far enough for a tranquil stay but near enough to easily access the city center (10 minutes by tram). It offers a free public transportation pass, free bicycles, and a dedicated kids’ breakfast buffet. The hotel is part of the Stücki shopping mall having many eateries and shops. Kleinhüningen Tram Stop (5 minute walk). Hotel Phone: +41 61 638 34 34.
15. Dorint Hotel Basel – Basel
Modern average three-star lodging providing brightly lit family rooms and apartments (up to 4 people) with convertible couches and small kitchens. Request spaces at the back of the hotel, far from the road for added tranquility. The hotel is situated away from the old town, near the Messe Basel convention center and airport, but is well connected by bus and tram (1 min walk). It offers free public transportation and a little play area. Many eating places and shops are within a 5 minute walk. Hotel Phone: +41 61 6957-000.
