Must-see hotels in Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

  • Hotel Cailler

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    The charming, externally retro, internally modern, Swiss-chic Hotel Cailler has a secret underground passage (OK, it's not a secret…) linking the hotel to…

  • La Pinte du Vieux Manoir

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This unabashedly luxurious timber Normandy house, built as a whim on the lakeside in the early 1900s, is the ultimate splurge. To ensure your loved one…

  • Le Sapin

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This handsome, historic hotel in the heart of Charmey is a respectable choice for its compact though comfortable rooms with balconies, downy comforters,…

  • Hôtel Beau Rivage

    Neuchâtel

    Overlooking the lake and sculpture-studded gardens, this majestic hotel is five-star magic – as is its spa, verandah bar and the culinary wonders of its…

  • Auberge aux 4 Vents

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    ‘Stylish’ scarcely does justice to this eight-room country inn, 2km north of town, where offbeat design rules. Its four-bedded dortoir is Switzerland’s…

  • Ecohotel L’Aubier

    Neuchâtel

    This spirit-soothing, green sleep is squirrelled away on a biodynamic farm in Montezillion, a hamlet 8km southwest of Neuchâtel. Contemporary, light…

  • Hotel de Gruyères

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This 37-room traditionally styled hotel (wood and rustic design elements) has wonderful views of the surrounding mountains, especially from balcony rooms…

  • Hotel Alpha

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    There's something wonderful about this simple boutique hotel that's hard to put your finger on. The compact, modern rooms may lack air-conditioning but…

  • Auberge du Mouton

    The Jura Mountains

    Built in 1715 this historic inn in the heart of Porrentruy's Old Town is the only place for savvy travellers to stay when in town. Rooms retain their…

  • Art Déco Hotel Elite

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This beautiful art deco hotel in the centre of town has been a Biel icon since its construction. Fresh from loving restoration and renovation in 2016, the…

  • Hotel Kreuz

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This lakefront hotel in an old patrician’s house with painted shutters has been run by the same welcoming family for generations. It has a Renaissance…

  • Villa Lindenegg

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Minutes from the centre, this gorgeous 19th-century country villa with a garden offers elegance and personal service at a very affordable price. Its eight…

  • L'Hotel de la Prairie

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This beautiful historic hotel set among manicured gardens is Yverdon's premier address. Its large, luxurious rooms are decked out in a traditional style…

  • Lago Lodge

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Between the train station and the lake, this Swiss Backpackers hostel with three- to six-bed dorms resembles an American motel. Reception is in the…

  • Restaurant-Hotel St Petersinsel

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    The 11th-century monastery where political theorist Jean-Jacques Rousseau once resided is now the renowned Restaurant-Hotel St Petersinsel. If you've…

  • La Ferme du Bourgoz

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Authentic cheese dreams are guaranteed at the cheesemaking Murith family’s home. Simple, cosy rooms come with unbeatable farm-fresh breakfasts, plus…

  • Gruyère Rooms

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    You'll feel bug-snug in this cosy, Alpine-style hotel in the heart of Gruyères. The pick of the wood-panelled rooms have sheepskin rugs and pretty…

  • Hotel Murtenhof & Krone

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    The Murtenhof, in a 16th-century patrician’s house, is a spacious space to sleep. Its terrace restaurant (mains Sfr26 to Sfr42, open 11am to 10pm) cooks…

  • L’Aubier

    Neuchâtel

    Soulful sleeping above one of Neuchâtel’s greenest eating spaces is what this lovely nine-room, 4th-floor cafe-hotel is all about. Find it in an old…

  • Grand Hôtel des Bains

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    A belle-époque beauty, Yverdon's original 'it' hotel, with its romantic white-turreted facade, thermal pool and direct link to Centre Thermal, retains an…

  • Hotel Murten

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    This excellent hotel in the heart of Murten's Old Town has spacious, comfortable rooms, many with wonderful views overlooking the Murtensee.

  • Eulenhof

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    For a taste of rural life stay on this farm on the northern shore of the Murtensee, where farmer Willy and wife Nadja cook up regional cuisine in a…

  • Hôtel de l’Ecluse

    Neuchâtel

    Stride down Rue de l'Ecluse to find the entrance of this attractive house with blue wooden shutters. Rooms are modern with kitchenettes, and the stone…

  • Ibis Delémont Delsberg

    The Jura Mountains

    When you're not exactly spoiled for choice in Delémont, this low-cost chain hotel has 76 compact, basic rooms near the train station that offer value and…

  • Hôtel du Faucon

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    A golden falcon marks the spot. Well placed between boutiques on Fribourg’s main pedestrian street, this contemporary hideout offers an exceptional price…

  • Hine Adon

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Should you fancy some space, these nifty Old Town apartments (one to 2½ bedrooms, with full kitchen facilities) are an appealing option. The decor mixes…

  • A CÔTE

    The Jura Mountains

    This newly refurbished guesthouse is a great place to unwind after a day chasing fairies. There's a convivial cafe/bar downstairs and two bright, airy…

  • Auberg’Inn

    Neuchâtel

    A hostel-style place to stay next to a chivalrous fountain, this trend-setting inn flaunts five design-driven rooms on the upper floors (no lift) of a…

  • Au Sauvage

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    A medieval veteran, this Old Town hotel boasts 16 charming rooms above a restaurant in a twinset of 16th-century houses. Find it steps from the river,…

  • Camping Port-Plage Avenches

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    At Plage Avenches, on the shores of the Murtensee, 3km north of Avenches, you can camp by the water in this excellent, grassy campground with a children's…

  • Hotel de Source

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Opposite the Centre Thermal this motel-style hotel is modern, spic and span, with minimalist decor, friendly, helpful staff and balconies overlooking a…

  • La Suite

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Payerne's only noteworthy accommodation isn't worth writing home about, but it has pleasant, clean rooms with comfortable beds and an on-site restaurant.

  • Ferme de la Corbière

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    About 12km from Payerne, on the outskirts of Estavayer-le-Lac, you'll find this sunny campground by the lake, popular with Swiss families.

  • Camping du Val-de-Travers

    The Jura Mountains

    If you're hiking or cycling around the Val de Travers, this leafy campground in Fleurier is a great spot to pitch a tent.

  • SYHA Avenches

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    In a charming old building just outside Avenches, this simple hostel is a great base for exploring the Drei-Seen-Land.

  • Hotel Restaurant Artus

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    In the heart of the Ring, this historic hotel has simple, comfortable rooms at reasonable prices. No parking.

  • Ferme Montavon

    The Jura Mountains

    This rustic farm on the Swiss–French border has one room in the farmhouse and a bed of straw in the eaves of a huge hay barn – stable to goats and cows in…

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