The best cheap hotels at top locations in Switzerland

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How to find a cheap hotel in Switzerland: my 6 tips

Use the map below, and zoom out or type in your preferred location to find budget hotels throughout the country.
Check the hotels I recommend for Switzerland’s popular towns and adjust budget filters in the hotel maps’ setttings.
Look into Swiss youth hostels. They’re of good quality and offer lodging in dormitories, which is the cheapest way to spend the night.
Book a hotel without breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, unless it’s a great deal. Do your own groceries instead and have simple but delicious Swiss meals.
Visit in low season. Swiss hotels are cheapest in March-April and October-November.
Don’t stay in famous Swiss tourist resorts, but in a nearby town that’s less expensive. Just some examples: Wilderswil, Bönigen and Ringgenberg instead of Interlaken. Or Samedan, Celerina, Bever and Zuoz instead of St. Moritz. I provide alternatives on our town hotel pages.

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What does a budget hotel in Switzerland cost?

The rates of cheap Swiss hotels in popular towns range from CHF 80 to CHF 170 per night and per room. This mostly includes breakfast, and sometimes tourist tax.

Prices can be a bit lower for very basic lodging in less-visited locations. The exact price depends on the hotel, room type, and travel dates.