10 Best Hostels in Zermatt, Switzerland

Where to Stay in Zermatt

Zermatt is a small car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn, so where you stay mostly decides how close you are to the lifts and the railway station. Here are the main options.

City Center: Best for First-Time Visitors

Only electric vehicles and horse-drawn carriages are allowed on the village streets, and electric taxis and buses run through the center, so most of it is easy to walk. It has restaurants, bars and shops, and hotels from luxury to hostels.

Near the Lifts: Best for Skiers

Three ways up the mountain start in or next to the village: the Sunnegga funicular, the Gornergrat railway from Zermatt station and the Matterhorn Express gondola. A hotel close to the one you will use most saves a walk with ski boots or hiking gear.

Grächen and Saas-Almagell: Not in Zermatt

Two entries in this list are in other valleys. Room’s chez BeNi is in Grächen, about an hour from Zermatt by bus to St. Niklaus and then train. Pension Waldegg is in Saas-Almagell, and the trip from Zermatt takes about two hours with changes, so neither works as a base for Zermatt itself.

Täsch: Best for Arriving by Car

Täsch is about 5.6 km from Zermatt. Cars stop there because Zermatt is car-free, and a shuttle train covers the rest in about 12 minutes, every 20 minutes for most of the day. Täsch has hotels and apartments.

Price Comparison

Dorms and Private Rooms in EUR

The 10 Best Hostels & Budget Hotels in Zermatt (2026)

Pension Waldegg Restaurant

Pension Waldegg is in Saas-Almagell, in the Saas Valley, and is not in Zermatt. There is no direct public transport link, and the trip from Zermatt takes about two hours with changes.

The listing mentions ski-to-door access, hiking trails and winter sports facilities nearby, and a restaurant with a buffet breakfast that includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The table lists 71€ for a private room and no dorm price, with a 9.2 rating, the highest of the ten.

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Room’s Chez Beni

Room’s chez BeNi is in Grächen, not in Zermatt. There is no direct train from Grächen to Zermatt, and the trip takes about an hour, by bus to St. Niklaus and then train. The listing mentions the Jungu Cable Car and Hannigalp nearby.

There is a lounge and an outdoor terrace, and breakfast options cover vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. The table lists 95€ for a private room and no dorm price, with a 9.0 rating.

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Hotel Matterhorn Inn

Hotel Matterhorn Inn is in Täsch, close to Täsch railway station and about 5.6 km from Zermatt, which the shuttle train covers in 12 minutes. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with mountain or garden views. The restaurant serves international and Italian dishes.

There is an outdoor terrace, a bar, a fitness room, an airport shuttle, bicycle parking and a minimarket. The table lists 89€ for a private room and no dorm price, with an 8.8 rating.

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Hotel Banhhof

Hotel Bahnhof is in central Zermatt, across from the railway station. Rooms have private bathrooms, and some have balconies with Matterhorn views.

There is a shared kitchen and a sun terrace. The table lists 98€ for a dorm and no private room price, with an 8.7 rating.

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Carina Design & Lifestyle Hotel

Carina - Design&Lifestyle Hotel is in central Zermatt, a short walk from the Sunneggabahn valley station. Rooms have private bathrooms, balconies with mountain or garden views, kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi.

The wellness center has a sauna, a steam room and a sun terrace. The restaurant serves European food and there is a breakfast buffet. The table lists 118€ for a dorm and no private room price, with an 8.7 rating.

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Hotel Weisshorn

Hotel Weisshorn is an 8-minute walk from Zermatt railway station and the Matterhorn Museum. Rooms have private bathrooms and TVs.

The traditional restaurant serves European food, and the buffet breakfast includes local specialties. There is a terrace and a bar. The table lists 82€ for a private room and no dorm price, with an 8.7 rating.

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Alpenhotel Fleurs de Zermatt

Alpenhotel Fleurs de Zermatt is a short walk from Zermatt railway station. Rooms have free Wi-Fi.

The wellness center has a year-round swimming pool, a sauna and a fitness center. Breakfast is a buffet with local specialties, and there is a bar and a sun terrace with mountain views. The table lists 109€ for a private room and no dorm price, with an 8.8 rating.

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Le Petit CHARME-INN

Le Petit CHARME-INN is a few minutes from Zermatt railway station. Rooms have private bathrooms, mountain views and free Wi-Fi.

A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, and there is a rooftop terrace. The listing puts the hotel near the Matterhorn Museum and the ski slopes. The table lists 114€ for a private room and no dorm price, with an 8.3 rating.

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Annex Antika

Annex Antika is a guesthouse 9 minutes’ walk from Zermatt railway station. Rooms have private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and TVs. The wellness center has a sauna, a steam room and spa services, and there is a breakfast and a lounge.

Reviews say it is popular with couples. The table lists 117€ for a private room and no dorm price, with an 8.6 rating, the highest private room price of the ten.

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Zermatt Youth Hostel

Zermatt Youth Hostel has private rooms with mountain views and shared dormitories, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan meals, and a lounge. There is a ski room and bike parking.

Luggage can be stored, and reviews mention the breakfast. The table lists 60€ for a dorm, the cheapest dorm price on this list, and no private room price, with an 8.2 rating, the lowest of the ten.

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