Switzerland attracts travelers with its breathtaking landscapes of lakes and mountains, and is a reference in terms of hotels, offering spectacular accommodation options in palaces and castles.
Check out 16 options for hotels in palaces and castles so you can make the most of your stay.
Best Palace and Castle Hotels in Switzerland
1. Château d´Ouchy
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Located in a restored medieval castle with an original tower in Lausanne the Château d’Ouchy offers comfort and elegance.
Rooms are equipped with a TV and minibar.
The hotel has an outdoor pool and terrace overlooking the lake.
Pl. du Port, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
2. Wartegg Castle
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The Wartegg Castle is an elegant castle-style hotel located close to the shores of Lake Bodensee and 100 km from Zurich.
Rooms feature modern amenities and some offer lake views.
The hotel has a spa and a garden restaurant with panoramic views.
Von Blarer Weg 1, 9404 Rorschacherberg, Switzerland
3. Schloss Münchenwiler
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Schloss Münchenwiler combines 11th-century history with nature, located in the middle of a park just 33 km from Bern.
Accommodation at the castle complex has a TV and a work desk.
The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Kühergasse 7, 1797 Münchenwiler, Switzerland
4. Boutique Hotel Schlossberg Thun
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The Schloss Hotel Thun offers comfortable accommodation and is located above the castle’s entrance tower with detailed frescoes dating from 1567.
All rooms have a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, and minibar.
The hotel has a spa.
Schlossberg 2, 3600 Thun, Switzerland
5. Hotel & Restaurant Schloss Castle Schwandegg
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The Hotel & Restaurant Schloss Castle Schwandegg is a hotel and restaurant offering excellent value for money and breathtaking scenery with its historic walls.
Rooms are equipped with a work desk, coffee machine, and minibar.
The hotel is 44 km from Zurich and 10 km from Stein am Rhein.
Schloss Schwandegg, 8468 Waltalingen, Switzerland
6. Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
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The Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is a spectacular hotel located in a renovated Belle Époque building close to the main attractions of the city of Lucerne.
The rooms are luxurious and equipped with a work desk and coffee machine. Some rooms have a balcony and offer views of the lake.
The hotel has a spa.
Haldenstrasse 10, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
7. Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
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The Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano is located on the shores of the lake in Lugano and offers luxury and comfort with turn-of-the-century features.
Rooms are elegant and are equipped with a TV, work desk, and minibar.
The hotel has an indoor pool, gym, and spa.
Riva Antonio Caccia 7, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
8. The Dolder Grand Zurich
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The Dolder Grand is the most elegant hotel in Zurich located in a castle-like building with a large swimming pool offering panoramic views.
The rooms have a TV, work desk, and minibar.
Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
9. Beau-Rivage Genève
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The Beau-Rivage Genève is a luxury hotel within walking distance of the main attractions of the city of Geneva.
All rooms have a flat-screen TV, work desk, and minibar. Some rooms offer a lake view.
The hotel has a restaurant awarded 1 star in the 2015 Michelin Guide.
Quai du Mont-Blanc 13, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
10. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
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The Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva is another luxury lakefront hotel option in Geneva located in a historic building dating back to 1834.
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, work desk, and minibar.
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool.
Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
11. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
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Also located in Geneva, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva is a luxury hotel completely renovated in 2017.
The rooms are elegantly decorated with modern touches and are equipped with a TV, work desk, coffee maker, and minibar.
Quai du Mont-Blanc 11, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
12. Château Gütsch
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Perched atop a hill overlooking the picturesque city of Lucerne, the majestic Château Gütsch castle-turned-hotel offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Lucerne.
Rooms are elegant and cozy and have a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
Kanonenstrasse, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
13. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel St. Moritz
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A symbol of Swiss hospitality since 1896, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel St. Moritz blends traditional charm with contemporary luxury.
The hotel has an indoor pool and offers a free shuttle service to the Corvatsch Cable Car.
Rooms are elegant and offer views of the mountains, lake, or city.
Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
14. Grand Hotel Kronenhof
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Located in the Engadine Valley, Grand Hotel Kronenhof is a historic masterpiece boasting stunning Belle Époque architecture and has spa facilities.
All rooms are elegantly decorated and luxuriously equipped.
Via Maistra 130, 7504 Pontresina, Switzerland
15. Schloss Schadau
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Set against the backdrop of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps, Schloss Schadau has a neo-Gothic castle style and offers a romantic escape with its elegant rooms, gourmet dining, and manicured gardens.
Seestrasse 45, 3600 Thun, Switzerland
16. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
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Set amidst the shores of Lake Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers a harmonious blend of old-world charm and contemporary luxury.
The rooms and suites have exclusive decoration and offer stunning views of the park or lake.
The hotel has an indoor pool.
Viale Castagnola 31, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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