Top Boutique Hotels in Lausanne (2026)

The Beau-Rivage Palace has built a reputation for being one of Europe's favorite hotels for its service and high quality. Located in 4 acres of parkland, on the banks of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, the elegant belle époque buildings of the Beau-Rivage Palace command breathtaking views across the lake to the majestic French Alps beyond. Sumptuous architecture, antiques and fine reproductions steep guests in the glorious past in both public and private spaces. On the other hand, guests feel instantly at home, thanks to the warm and attentive staff, which includes Switzerland's only female chief concierge.

- "Staff’s professionalism/ kindness/ attentions. The breakfast, the amazing views everywhere (from the pool while the sun is rising up, from the room, from the dining room), the pool itself, the quiet." - "Beautiful room and friendly staffs" - "Breakfast & room" - "Beautiful hotel, rooms are spacious with great features like heated bathroom, robe/slippers, blackout blinds, rain shower, turn down service, bluetooth bathroom speakers, and access to the spa. The staff was kind and helpful."

The Château d'Ouchy is a renovated medieval castle with an original donjon (keep) in a scenic location in Lausanne, directly on the shores of Lake Geneva. Guests can enjoy the restaurant 57° Grill, the cozy bar, the outdoor pool, the modern leisure area with sauna, hammam and a treatment room called "Le Boudoir" by flyspa, as well as the terrace facing the lake. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature a TV, seating area, mini-bar, and a bathroom with bathrobes and slippers.

- "Great location. Lovely hotel." - "Absolutely fabulous hotel for the money. got free upgrade to suite with lounge and terrace. Good breakfast great views...." - "Fantastic location overlooking the lake. Rooms were very nice and spacious. Breakfast was very nice and had a great variety of options." - "Staff were really helpful, they upgraded us to an amazing suite. It was a stunning massive room and perfect for the extra camp bed for our little pone"

Renovated in 2015 and set in an Art Deco building, the family-owned Hotel des Voyageurs is located in a quiet pedestrian zone in the center of Lausanne, next to Flon Metro Station and a 10-minute walk from the train station. It offers free WiFi in all areas. The contemporary-styled rooms have a bathroom, a mini-bar, and a TV. Free tea and coffee-making facilities are also available. A buffet breakfast or a simple breakfast at the bar, featuring coffee and croissants, are available every morning. In addition, coffee and tea making facilities are provided in each room, free of charge. Several restaurants are in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Guests benefit from free use of public transport in Lausanne during their stay. The closest restaurant is 492 feet from the Voyageurs Hotel. The property is located a 10-minute drive from the UNIL and EPFL universities and a 50-minute drive from Geneva Airport.

- "Great staff, location and nice new rooms. Confy bed." - "Good" - "This hotel was outstanding. The staff was very helpful. Alf was especially helpful. He went out of his way to give us written directions to different places. We appreciated his suggestions and support. The breakfast was delicious, and the kitchen staff was very kind." - "Clean, well kept rooms and facilities. Great front door staff. Breakfast is well provided, with coffee made to order, not a push-button system. Even the breakfast bag that Alf prepared for me when he learned I had to leave extra early in the morning. Definitely would return"

Built in 1915 and representing an important part of the historical heritage of Lausanne, the Lausanne Palace is an elegant 5-star hotel in the heart of the business and shopping district. It features 4 restaurants, exclusive spa facilities, and panoramic views of the city, Lake Geneva, and the Alps. Some units in the Lausanne Palace have views of Lake Geneva, while others look out over the Old Town of Lausanne. All feature spacious marble bathrooms and a complimentary mini-bar. The Lausanne Palace’s leisure facilities include the Spa and the Aveda Beauty Center, spreading over 6.9 ft². The latter features an indoor pool, a hot tub, a hammam, a sauna, fitness equipment, and a Pilates center. Massage treatments and balneotherapy are also available. Guests can also access the Yogi Booster Bar free of charge. The gourmet restaurant La Table du Lausanne Palace was awarded 2 stars by Michelin and 18 points by Gault Millau. Guests of the Lausanne Palace can also dine in the Japanese restaurant The Palace Sushi Zen, at La Brasserie du Grand Chêne, and in the Mediterranean restaurant Coté Jardin, which is open every day and features a summer terrace, and offers buffet and à la carte dining. Geneva Airport can be reached within 40 minutes by car. - Guests can also access the Yogi Booster Bar free of charge." has to be removed - The gourmet restaurant La Table du Lausanne Palace was awarded 2 stars by Michelin and 18 points by Gault Millau." becomes "The gourmet restaurant La Table du Lausanne Palace was awarded 2 stars by Michelin and 17 points by Gault & Millau. - Guests of the Lausanne Palace can also dine in the Japanese restaurant The Palace Sushi Zen, at La Brasserie du Grand Chêne, and in the Mediterranean restaurant Coté Jardin, which is open every day and features a summer terrace, and offers buffet and à la carte dining." becomes "Guests of the Lausanne Palace can also dine in the Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant Matcha Picchu, at the Brasserie Grand Chêne, and have breakfast or lunch at the restaurant Coté Jardin, which is open every day and features a summer terrace.

- "Outstanding chic hotel, great amenities, great staff, fantastic room and mattress - so comfortable. Amazing views from the bedroom. We loved every minute of it and would love to come back soon!" - "The room and the view of the lake and the mountains were exceptional. We also took advantage of the private spa room, which was exactly what the doctor ordered." - "Room decoration for our wedding anniversary, a happy little surprise." - "We were upgraded to a suite - loads of space and an excellent terrace"

Hotel Angleterre & Résidence is located on the shores of Lake Geneva facing the Alps, and is just 5 minutes by car or metro from the center of Lausanne. The fitness center is open daily between 06:30 and 22:00, and the outdoor pool is open on sunny days, usually from May to September. Spread over 6 pavilions dating from the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries, this unique hotel features contemporary décor within walls steeped in history. Free WiFi access is provided, and irons and ironing boards are available at the reception free of charge. Apart from fine dining in the hotel's Italian restaurant L'Accademia, guests of the Angleterre & Résidence can enjoy preferential access to the Beau-Rivage Palace's restaurants.

- "Beautiful room with an amazing view, location in the Ouchy area fantastic, so close to the metro" - "High quality hotel with an excellent restaurant but as with all things in SFR, its not a low cost place to stay!" - "Everything was fantastic" - "Everything, it's gorgeous!" - "Lovely, spacious, modern, clean" - "Hotel Angleterre is top quality and beautifully modern with lots of style within old building, at a perfect location on the shore of the Geneva lake. It is really high-standing, offering quietness and an interior garden, with an outside pool, all really comfortable. Staff was really very welcoming and helpful."

The historic Carlton Lausanne Boutique Hôtel is centrally located directly beside the Délices Metro Stop and a 5-minute walk from Lake Geneva and the Olympic Town of Ouchy. The property features free WiFi access in all areas. The elegant and air-conditioned rooms at Boutique Hotel Carlton Lausanne are all fitted with period furniture, a TV, a mini-bar and a marble bathroom with shower. Some units also feature a balcony. The hotel has an inviting bar, meeting rooms, as well as a 24-hour front-desk service. Guests benefit from free public transports in Lausanne. The Lausanne Train Station and the Olympic Museum are within a distance of 1640 feet.

- "Hotel upgrade my stay. It’s a beautiful suite. Location is perfect! Staff are super friendly and helpful." - "Great location right between the lake and Old Town." - "The location and the fact that it was very cozy" - "Excellent location, very closed to Lausanne La Gare. I requested room service for breakfast, which was really well prepared. Very fine and elegant room. Very friendly and helpful staff." - "Beautiful classic hotel with nice modern comfort, very well located. Metro close by. The added Lausanne transport card was really helpful."

The Agora Swiss Night is located in a quiet and green area of Lausanne and offers a modern spa and fitness area. It is a 3-minute walk from the train station and 0.6 mi from Lake Geneva. Free WiFi is provided. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature large windows overlooking the garden, coffee and tea-making facilities and a flat-screen TV with 50 international channels. The mini-bar is fitted with beverages and Swiss chocolates. The breakfast room offers panoramic views of the lake, the Alps, and the Jura Mountains. You will be offered a free card for free use of public transport in Lausanne when staying at the Agora Swiss Night.

- "Best place to stay in Lausanne. Friendly staff" - "Very comfortable bed! Great shower! Very close to metro station" - "Great hotel, ideally located to explore Lausanne, right next to the train station. Great 'swiss-inspired' interior design of hotel and room. VEry friendly and helpful staff." - "Room very clean & modern. Reception staff very helpful & friendly. Approx 5mins walk from train station & even closer to metro." - "Ideal location for people willing to attend IMD Classes"

The Hôtel de la Paix is located in the heart of Lausanne, enjoying one of the best locations in the city and magnificently overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. Its high quality and personalized service, the attentive and efficient staff and the comfort and tranquility of its tastefully furnished and recently renovated rooms make the Hôtel de la Paix a favorite among business travelers and tourists in Lausanne. The conference center on the second floor, offering a wonderful view of the lake and the Alps, responds to guests’ every need with a high level of flexibility. The business center of Lausanne as well as many shops and the public transportation network are just outside the hotel. A free public transportation card (bus, metro) will be provided to all our guests upon arrival.

- "The bed, the location, the room, and the amenities" - "Everything was just amazing" - "the location of the hotel was great, the rooms were comfortable, and the transportation tickets with explanation made getting around the city very easy to do." - "Everything was good" - "The reception staff were very helpful & friendly." - "Location and view (if you pay for it) was excellent. Restaurant was good with a wide selection. Valet parking." - "Great location"

In a quiet location in the center of Lausanne, only a 2-minute walk from the main train station, Palmiers by Fassbind is surrounded by a tropical garden and offers 2 restaurants, a sauna, a steam bath, a fitness room, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy Thai cuisine at Jardin Thaï and classic Swiss cuisine, including fondue, at the brasserie L’Esprit Bistrot. The Alpha-Palmiers also features a bar. The modern rooms offer individually controllable air conditioning, an LCD TV, large openable windows, a mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a bathroom. Some overlook the tropical garden. Guests receive a pass for free use of public transport in Lausanne.

- "Everything" - "It is a beautiful hotel. It is located just a few blocks from the train station." - "The room is spacious. The bathroom is much bigger than in Paris. It is very close to train station." - "The bedrooms were very nice and clean. I enjoyed the view of the inside garden and bar from the bedroom, with the huge window. Very peaceful and quiet in the evening." - "Great location, particularly for the train station and city centre. The rooms were completely as advertised, modern scandi style, clean, good size and well maintained. Room cleaning staff were great, good selection of toiletries and tea/coffee, comfy beds, main areas of the hotel very well maintained"