Must-knows about hotels in Lausanne

  • Lausanne’s town center and main station are on slopes above Lake Geneva. Book a hotel here if you want the quickest access to most day trips.
  • The lakeside district “Ouchy” can be reached by a quick tram from the main station.
  • Hotels directly on the lake are perfect if you value lake views and boat trips.
  • You’ll get a free Lausanne Transport Card for trips in the town and in the Lavaux wine region. If you want to travel to other areas as well, look into rail passes.

Find your hotel in Lausanne

Hôtel Crystal
Hôtel Crystal
LausanneGuest reviews 9.4/10Low price
Situated in a quiet pedestrian street (city centre-access by car authorised), we offer you warm welcome, high quality equipment for your comfort and we serve a hearty Swiss buffet breakfast. Special weekend, month and youth rates. Restaurant Le Vaudois’; typical Swiss dishes. The shopping centre, the old city and …

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Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel
Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel
LausanneGuest reviews 8.7/10Low price
The Grand Tour of Switzerland, which brings together the highlights of Switzerland in one journey, naturally stops in Lausanne. This dynamic city, built on three hills, nestles up against the vineyards of Lavaux and majestically overlooks the shimmering expanse of Lake Geneva. Its medieval city centre, with its narrow alleyways …

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Hotel Lausanne by Fassbind
Hotel Lausanne by Fassbind
Lausanne3-starsGuest reviews 8.6/10Low price
n a new building built in 2018, you will find 54 affordable rooms of following types, single, double, and triple rooms. The rooms are equipped with a Tv and a safe, some offer superb views on the lake or on the cathedral. All rooms are non-smoking. hi speed Wi-Fi access …

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Hôtel des Patients
Hôtel des Patients
Lausanne3-starsGuest reviews 9/10Medium price
Stop at Hotel des Patients to discover the wonders of Lausanne. The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at Hotel des Patients. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with …

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De la Paix
De la Paix
Lausanne4-starsGuest reviews 9/10Medium price
With a stay at De la Paix, you’ll be centrally located in Lausanne, just a 3-minute walk from Cave a Jazz Chorus and 6 minutes by foot from Mudac. This upscale hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bureau d’Information au Public and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lausanne Historical …

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ibis Lausanne Centre
ibis Lausanne Centre
Lausanne2-starsGuest reviews 8.4/10Low price
The ibis Lausanne Centre is 100% non-smoking and is located in the city centre just 20 minutes on foot and five minutes by bus (no. 3 or 21, St. Roch stop) from the Cff train station. The old town, Lake Geneva and the Olympic Museum are 3km away. The hotel …

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Hôtel des Voyageurs
Hôtel des Voyageurs
Lausanne3-starsGuest reviews 9.2/10Medium-high price
With a stay at Hôtel des Voyageurs in Lausanne (Lausanne Center), you’ll be steps from Hôtel de Ville and 3 minutes by foot from Bureau d’Information au Public. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Collection de l’Art Brut and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Musée de l’Art Brut.

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Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind
Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind
LausanneNear train station4-starsGuest reviews 8.2/10Low price
With a stay at Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind, you’ll be centrally located in Lausanne, just a 4-minute walk from Esplanade de Montbenon and 7 minutes by foot from Hôtel de Ville. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bureau d’Information au Public and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from …

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Swiss Wine by Fassbind
Swiss Wine by Fassbind
Lausanne3-starsGuest reviews 8.2/10Low price
Quietly situated, this hotel is located in the centre of Lausanne, very close to the enchanting Gothic cathedral and on the edge of the pedestrianised zone with numerous shopping facilities. Different restaurants, cinemas, and bars are also available. Links to the public transport network lie some 500 m from the …

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Hotel Angleterre And Residence
Hotel Angleterre And Residence
Lausanne4-starsGuest reviews 9.2/10Medium-high price
A stay at Hotel Angleterre And Residence places you in the heart of Lausanne, steps from Alpine Panorama Path and 3 minutes by foot from Ouchy Port. This upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Musée de l’Elysée and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Jardin Botanique Lausanne.

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Free Lausanne Transport Card

If you book a hotel, you will receive a free Lausanne Transport Card when you check-in. It grants free access to all public transport in and around Lausanne during your stay. It also gets you discounts on various local activities.

Check the rail passes if you need better discounts. A rail pass is also better if you prefer unlimited public transport in a wider region, or even in all of Switzerland.

Learn all about traveling in Lausanne here.

Where to stay in Lausanne

Lausanne is built on the slopes of Lake Geneva. The rail station and historical town center are at a higher altitude than the lake and boat stop. Book a hotel close to the rail station for the quickest access to all sorts of day trips.

The lower district “Ouchy” on the lake is well-connected to the rail station and town center by a direct tram. If you plan to make boat trips, prioritize lake views, and don’t mind an additional ride to the main station, you can book a hotel on the lakeshore.

Small towns near Lausanne

There are plenty of scenic villages near Lausanne, from which you can conveniently reach the city by train. Due to the size of these towns, accommodation isn’t as widely available as in Lausanne, but there are usually at least one or two hotels.

Pully, Lutry, and Villette are small towns south-east of Lausanne. They’re on the lake, right within the Lauvaux wine-growing region, and have train stations on the railway line connecting Geneva, Lausanne, and Montreux.

Charming towns in the same area are Grandvaux, Puidoux, Chêxbres, and Corseaux. They too offer rail connections to Lausanne in the west and Montreux in the east. The villages are perched a bit higher up in the hills, making for grand views over the lake. They’re on the train line between Vevey and Lausanne.

Directly west of Lausanne, the town of Morges is worth your consideration. It’s just 10 to 15 minutes by train from Lausanne, and considerably smaller than the city.

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