The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Switzerland

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland Basel, Switzerland

If it's your first trip to Switzerland for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Switzerland. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Switzerland. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Switzerland for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Switzerland beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Switzerland for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

Interlaken, Switzerland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1023 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at Höheweg 41, Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $1023 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a casino. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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Kulm Hotel St. Moritz

St. Moritz, Switzerland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $803 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Switzerland
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Kulm Hotel St. Moritz which has nice rooms starting at $803. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Via Veglia 18. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Hotel Waldhaus Sils

Sils im Engadin/Segl, Switzerland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $477 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Hotel Waldhaus Sils to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $477. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Via Da Fex 3. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Villa Delta - Parkhotel Delta

Ascona, Switzerland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $242 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $242, Villa Delta - Parkhotel Delta, at Via Delta 139-141 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


The Cambrian

Adelboden, Switzerland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $416 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Switzerland
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The Cambrian has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $416 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Dorfstrasse 7. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, a bar, parking, a kitchen, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Train station shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Gstaad Palace

Gstaad, Switzerland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1349 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Gstaad Palace is 9.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1349, and it's located at Palacestrasse 28. We also love the a fitness center, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Belvedere Scuol

Scuol, Switzerland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $323 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Switzerland
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Hotel Belvedere Scuol because it has great rooms that start at $323. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Stradun 330. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, child care, and golf at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Parkhotel Delta, Wellbeing Resort

Ascona, Switzerland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Parkhotel Delta, Wellbeing Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $247 (before taxes). It's located at Via Delta 137-141 and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Grace La Margna St Moritz

St. Moritz, Switzerland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $648 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Switzerland
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at Via Serlas 5, Grace La Margna St Moritz has great rooms from $648 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Riffelalp Resort 2222m

Zermatt, Switzerland
5-star Resort with prices starting at $584 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Riffelalp Resort 2222m which has nice rooms starting at $584. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Riffelalp. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


For more terrific hotel ideas in Switzerland, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Switzerland, Best Luxury Hotels in Switzerland, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Switzerland, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Switzerland, Best Hotels for One Week in Switzerland, Best Hotels for One Night in Switzerland, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Switzerland, Best Adults Only Hotels in Switzerland, Best Party Hotels in Switzerland, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Switzerland, Best Hotels for Skiing in Switzerland, or Best Business Hotels in Switzerland.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Switzerland?

Switzerland Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$273

After analyzing 1910 first time trip hotels in Switzerland, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $273. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Switzerland.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $707
  • 4-star hotels: $296
  • 3-star hotels: $233
  • 2-star hotels: $194


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