Find Historic Hotels in Zermatt

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance during your trip to Zermatt. And while you’re here, you can visit the ski slopes and majestic mountain landscape. You can also take time at the relaxing spas.

Zermatt is home to 550 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Matterhorn Museum, Mountaineers Cemetery, and Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular and Zermatt - Furi.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay someplace that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Zermatt, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Zermatt, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.