Switzerland Family Hotels

Are you looking for the best hotel for your family getaway or vacation in Switzerland? Here is the list of the 15 best family hotels, along with their contact information, to help narrow down your search.

HOTEL STORCHEN in Zurich

(Hotel contact number: +41 44 227-2727)

The hotel offers a classic ambiance, but provides modern amenities in their rooms like adjustable beds. Rates include a free breakfast buffet that the whole family can enjoy.  They can accommodate up to 5 to 6 people per room, with terraces that give amazing views of the Limmat River, the lake, or the Weinplatz.

 Known as the only hotel that has its own boat pier in Stochen, it is also well located in the old town city center in Zurich, giving you close access to many different famous attractions.  The Swiss National museum of History which is just a 15-minute walk from the hotel is one of them. 

It’s also only a 20 to 30-minute drive from the Zurich International Airport. 

HOTEL ROESSLI in Zurich

(Hotel contact number : +41 44 256-7050)

Colorful family rooms that can accommodate up to 3 people or a 2-bedroom penthouse apartment that can house up to 4 people with its very own kitchen is what this 3-star hotel can offer, including complimentary breakfasts, free parking and a kid’s play area. The rooms with balconies also provide a magnificient view of the Lake Zurich, Limmat River or its local mountains.

It is a 15-minute drive from Zurich-Kloten airport and a quick 6 to 10-minute walk from Zurich Stadelhofen train station. You can stroll around along the shops and boutiques in the heart of Zurich, visit the cathedral, opera house and museums, which are all just 5 minutes away from the hotel.

BRISTOL HOTEL in Zurich

(Hotel contact number: +41 44 258-4444)

This hotel is  a perfect choice if you are looking for a good location to explore the city. It is a 3-star hotel that offers simple rooms with a clean ambiance that is good for up to 4 people. It is 3 minutes away from the Swiss National Musuem, just a 7 minute walk from Urania Observatory, a 4 minute walk away from Platzspitz Park, Bahnhofsstrasse Shopping street, the Zurich HB train station and from the old town.

DERBY HOTEL in Interlaken

(Hotel contact number: +41 33 82- 1941)

The hotel provides free breakfast, free parking and free bus rides with the Interlaken card for their guests. It’s a charismatic hotel in the center of Interlaken with its amazing patios, balconies, bunk beds and private external bathrooms that can accommodate up to 4 people for family suites. Lower floors are often preferred since it has no lifts, just like with other 19^thcentury properties around the area. It is a 2-minute stroll away from the Bus station or 8 minutes away from the Interlaken-West train station and a 5-minute walking distance from Interlaken shopping center.  

HOTEL INTERLAKEN in Interlaken

(Hotel contact number: +41 33 826-6868)

This hotel provides a classic old-world feel from its 14^thcentury building located right next to Japanese gardens.  It offers rooms that can house up to 4 people with amazing views of the gardens, ponds and mountains. For a better view and a more quiet stay, rooms above the 3^rdfloor and at the back are highly recommended.  The hotel is also just 8 minutes away on foot from the GoldenPass Line scenic train ride, Interlaken Ost train Station and the center of the city.

DANIELA HOTEL in Zermatt

(Hotel contact number: +41 27 966-7700)

The hotel offers comfy and small yet elegant family rooms with beautiful mountain views, spacious bathrooms and balconies that can accommodate up to 5 people. They provide free entry passes to different facilities like swimming and outdoor pools, solarium, block-house sauna and more, from its 2 sister hotels nearby. It is in a quiet location in Zermatt, situated 15 minutes away from the train station and cable cars.

ZERMATT BUDGET ROOMS in Zermatt

(Hotel contact number: +41 (0) 27 966-3000)

This hotel offers large and very spacious rooms that have their own kitchennettes and a single suite can hold up to 6 people. It offers different benefits such as a free passes to  4-star spa facilities including heated adventure pools and hot tub from its nearby sister hotel.   Take a 5-minute walk to visit the Glacier Express and the Sunnegga station ski lift. They also provide their guests a free Zermatt train station shuttle service and an option for Kids Paradise entry with an extra minimal surcharge. 

AUTEUIL MANOTEL in Geneva

(Hotel contact number: +41 (0) 22 544-2222)

This 4-star hotel located in the heart of Geneva boasts clean family rooms that have their own balconies or kitchennetes and can accommodate as many as 5 people. It is just a 4-minute walk away from the Geneva train station. Since there is  a railway nearby, we highly commend the rooms in the higher floors for a more quiet stay. They give you a public transfortation free pass, a private garage that you can use upon request  and it is just a short distant away from the United Nations building, the old town and many restaurants and shops.

SAGITTA SWISS QUALITY HOTEL in Geneva

(Hotel contact number: +41 22 786-3361)

This 3-star hotel provides a serene ambiance offering its visitors large 1 bedroom apartments with their own kitchennetes that can hold up to 4 people. Enjoy a  free continental breakfast buffet and a free public transportation card with your stay. Located near Lake Geneva, the hotel literally puts you minutes away from the historical city center, the Lake front, Palazzo, Jet d’Eau fountain, Geneva Townhall, St. Pierre Cathedral, the Flower clock and many more.   

HAUSER SWISS QUALITY HOTEL in St. Moritz

(Hotel contact number: +41 81 837-5050)

Aside from an amazing view of the lake, the hotel offers a very family friendly environment. This is a family owned hotel that is smoke-free, vibrant, offers good value for your money with rooms having their own balconies and can accommodate as many as 4 people. You can try their famous homemade dessert called Engadine Nusstorte or Nut and Caramel Pie with a free breakfast meal. Located in the middle of St. Moritz, you can easily visit the St. Moritz ski lift which is just a 3-minute walk away from the hotel. 

HOTEL DES INVENTIONS in Ecublens

(Hotel contact number: +41 21 694-3939)

This is a hotel that offers a more casual ambiance with its family rooms each themed with different Swiss Inventions. Each room can hold up to 4 people which you can upgrade with a balcony, a kitchenette or a terrace.  If you want an amazing view, we highly suggest the lake-facing rooms on the 4^thfloor. The hotel location is quite distant from the center of the city but it gives you easy access to public transportation being just 3 minutes away from the Ecublens Parc Bus Stop or a 5-minute walking distance from the metro. They also provide free cards for public transportation and a free parking for their guests.

BEST WESTERN HOTEL WALDEGG in Horw

(Hotel contact number: +41 41 340-4140)

This  hotel is a 19^thcentury building that provides a more relaxed atmosphere, having no air conditioning and no lift yet offers a modern type of family room with whirlpool tubs, an outstanding mountain view and it can hold up to 4 people. They also offer complimentary parking and a breakfast buffet. It is situated in the suburb of Lucerne, 1 km away from the main city but provides easy access to bus services and is just 4 mnutes away from the S-Bahn station.  

THE TOURIST CITY & RIVER HOTEL in Luzern

(Hotel contact number: +41 41 410-2474)

This is a family owned hotel that has a contemporary type suites and family rooms which can house as many as 6 people. It is smoke free and offers an amazing view of the Mount Pilatus, the Titlis Mountain Range or the highly recommended rooms facing the Rheus River. You can enjoy a free buffet breakfast and a free public transfortation ticket with your stay. It’s perfectly located in the heart of the old town of Lucerne which is just literally minutes walk away from Lucerne’s main attractions, the station, shopping centers and the lake.    

HOTEL STUCKI in Basel

(Hotel contact number: +41 61 638-3434)

This 3-star hotel located in Basel offers spacious and child friendly family rooms that can house up to 5 people and apartments with their own kitchenettes. They provide a breakfast buffet dedicated for the kids, free use of bicycles and a free public transport card.  Its location is just far enough from the city for a quiet yet easy access stay. The Kleinhunigen Tram is just  5 minutes walk away from the hotel which can quickly drop you off at the city for just a 10 minute ride. It is also a part of the Stucki Mall so you can expect an ample choice of shops and food outlets.  

DORINT HOTEL BASEL in Basel

(Hotel contact number: +41 61 6957-0000) 

This 3 star hotel is known for Its modern and bright apartments and family studios with their own kitchennette and sofabeds that can accommodate as many as 5 people. For a more peaceful stay in the hotel, you can ask for rooms at the back, away from the nearby road. The hotel has a small play room and offers free public transport passes to their guests. Though it is located close to the Messe Basel fairgrounds and airport which is a little bit away from the old town, you’ll have access to public buses or trams that can get you to the town. You can also easily find different shops and restaurant nearby.