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Hotel Helvetia

2.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Balcony
Property entrance
Family Suite
Family Suite | Living room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Explore the area

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Bahnhofstrasse 72, Zermatt, VS, 3920
  • Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Zermatt-Furi Gondola
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sion (SIR)

Room options

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Zermatt

Hotel Helvetia puts you in the heart of Zermatt, within just a 10-minute stroll of Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular and Zermatt-Furi Gondola. Highlights at this ski hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant Helvetia, serves Thai cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Zermatt City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise.

What's nearby

  • Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zermatt - Furi - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zermatt Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zermatt-Furi Gondola - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zermatt Gornergratbahn Station - 5 min walk
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Post Zermatt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brown Cow Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Walliserkanne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant du Pont - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elsie Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helvetia

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
Hotel Helvetia helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski storage, skiing lessons and ski equipment rentals. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Zermatt hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Helvetia offers 14 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Helvetia

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Zermatt is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Helvetia

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Helvetia Zermatt
Hotel Helvetia Zermatt
Hotel Helvetia Hotel
Hotel Helvetia Zermatt
Hotel Helvetia Hotel Zermatt

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Helvetia?

Hotel Helvetia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Helvetia?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Helvetia on 16 Oct 2025 start from AU$225.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Helvetia family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Hotel Helvetia is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Helvetia serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Helvetia?

No, Hotel Helvetia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Helvetia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Thai cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Helvetia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Helvetia?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Helvetia Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 734 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property was older, this just added to the charm for us. We could view the Matterhorn from our bedroom window and this hotel was in the best location of the whole of Zermatt. There is no lift, so alot of stairs with heavy cases. But we were aware and didnt mind the extra fitness. Breakfast was included and much appreciated. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeysha

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A 8 min de la estación del tren, de McDonald's, restaurantes y supermercados Migro y Coop. Exactamente lo necesario para dormir y bañarase. Justo en la calle principal. No tiene aire, el balcón se comparte con otras habitaciones y hay que dejar las puertas al balcón abiertas para la ventilación. Baño pequeño. Desayuno sencillo pero funcional. No tiene ascensor, es auto check in. Solo estuve 1 noche. Me volveria a quedar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, bath room, beds and space were all fine-----but they were on the 5th floor with no elevator. Climbing with luggage was a challenge. Finding the hotel was not straightforward. More signage would be helpful. The neighbor businesses were annoyed that we were asking for help to find the entrance. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Grear value

This was a nice stay right in the heart of Zermatt. Though it was an older place (which was reflective in the rooms) it was a good place for the price. The staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t stay here if I’d known. Unexpected steep climb up 4 flights. Right next to migraine inducing bells that rang every 15 mins from 6am to 10:30 pm, and 15 mins unending w mult bells prior to mass. They were deafening n ear splitting w major tinnitus and migraine afterwards. The room and bathroom were TINY! Hard to move around or breath.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Dreadful hotel (but not realy a hotel, just a bunch of tiny ensuite rooms. No staff, no reception. Worst was the quilts on bed were damp, one was so damp we through it in the corner, the other was barely dry on one side to we placed it across both beds and coverd feet with towels (was damp and short!). Tea and coffee making was a taunt, yes there were cups and kettle, but nowhere to plug in the kettle! And no milk so useless. Room was on 4th floor (above street level), they called it 3rd. We had planned to leave our two heavy cases at reception, but no reception so had to lug all three up 4 floors of barely wide enough stairs. And then lug them down again. So disgusted we abondoned our second night, returned key to where I collected (hook on wall), and left Zermatt never to return. Never saw a staff member
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Difficult to find. It is in an alleyway beside a bakery, almost opposite Grand Hotel Zermatthof and at right angles to the Hotel Post. Up at least 3 flights of old stairs in an old chalet. The key was waiting for me. Once there, it is comfortable, even a kettle and easy chair provided. There is a balcony overlooking the main street. The furnishings, lighting and equipment are good. Everything as clean. The only thing missing was a plug for the basin - perhaps this was an accident?
This room was for one person.
The balcony
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very rustic but clean and it was right in the heart of Zermatt. We arrived before check in but the staff checked us into our room anyway. I loved every bit of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Siok Leng

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was cozy and super cute. Can’t beat the location. Nice breakfast. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Milinda P

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom light is too dull, too congested, no elevator, rude staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kamal

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very small and inconvenient. There is lots of stairs and have to carry the luggage up the stairs. Felt very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adored this little hotel. Right on the Main Street and it had a lovely atmosphere. Small and functional room with a communal balcony. Perfect for our one night stay. Decent breakfast in the morning too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seema

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish i could give them below zero rating. Worst experience of my life. I travel a lot, but rating this place is wasting my time, but i wanted to do this so people think twice before booking this place. Stinky, room is so small
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was convienent for a one night stay in Zermatt. The room is tight. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
This 2star room is in a perfect location. We had large bags and it was only a 5 minute walk to the Hotel from the train station. Check in was " our key" on a board with our name listed in the entrance. Worked for us. We were fortunate to have a room on the first floor which involved some stairs. Would not of liked to drag our large suitcases up to the upper floors. Stairway very narrow. Washroom small but totally recently upgraded. Good water pressure, comfortable beds but do need to upgrade pillows. The continental breakfast was great. Very nice restaurant which is bellow the rooms. Once you exit the hotel you are on the main street in the heart of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth, Spokane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the center of town. Restaurant downstairs is excellent. Family suite was perfect for 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and ambience was excellent...... Recommended...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient but it is also above a bar which must stay open until 5am on weekends (not sure about during the week). Makes it a bit hard to sleep with the noise. Also note it is up a couple of flights of stairs with no elevator. There is no front desk, they just leave a key on a peg board for you. This is basically a worn out budget hotel. The bed was actually comfortable. Internet was a bit spotty. Overall if you can afford another hotel I would suggest not staying here, but if you plan to party all night this is a perfect choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant

Very kind personal. Location is good. For sure I am interested to come back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

The checkin was poorly communicated. There is no one doing check in property very dated bed was uncomfortable sink was plugged. Overall very disappointing .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuki

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025