Hotel Excelsior, Zermatt ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Hofmattstrasse 38, Zermatt, Switzerland, 3920

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“The hotel's location is perfect, just a short walk from the train station and right near the vibrant main street filled with shops and restaurants.”view full review

Hotel Excelsior is a 3-star accommodation in Zermatt with a warm, family-owned atmosphere and local expertise to enhance your mountain experience. The hotel features cozy rooms, free Wi-Fi, and two on-site restaurants serving Swiss and French cuisine.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel offers sunny, south-facing rooms with fantastic views of the Matterhorn and the old village. Guests can enjoy comforts like a private bathroom, a minibar, and room service. Certain rooms feature a seating area for added convenience.

Dining Options

Dining options include two restaurants: La Ferme and Luna, with specialties like beef fillet and cheese fondue. The La Ferme restaurant particularly highlights local dishes and is usually open on weekends, while the Luna restaurant serves summer dishes on its terrace.

Leisure & Activities

Excelsior provides ski storage and is a meeting place for outdoor enthusiasts. The hotel's location near the bus stop to all mountain railways allows convenient access to sport climbing locations and hiking paths in the region.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is centrally located, just a 10-minute walk from Zermatt's city center and within short walking distance of major cable car stations including the Gornergratbahn. The bus stop for mountain lifts is located right next to Hotel Excelsior.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Single Room

2 persons

140 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Balcony Matterhorn View

2 persons

250 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Heating

Balcony

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Deluxe Double Room Balcony Matterhorn View

2 persons

315 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Heating

Balcony

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Suite Balcony Matterhorn View

2 persons

445 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Amazing Views!

“Our room featured a stunning balcony that offered an very nice view of the Matterhorn, making every moment spent there lovely.” view full review

Really good Dining!

“The restaurant served excellent food with a great menu, and we were impressed by the quality and creativity of each dish we tried.” view full review

Stylish and Simple

“The room's decor was tastefully simple and clean, creating a calming atmosphere that enhanced our overall relaxation during our stay.” view full review

Helpful Services!

“The complimentary pick-up service from the station was incredibly convenient and made our arrival at the hotel smooth and effortless.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Skiing
Hiking
Cycling

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Hofmattstrasse 38, Zermatt, Switzerland, 3920

Map view

Hofmattstrasse 38, Zermatt, Switzerland, 3920

City landmarks

Landmark

The Matterhorn

1.1 mi

Landmark

Sunnegga

1.4 mi

Church

Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie"

1.1 mi

Landmark

Gorner Gorge

1.1 mi

Theme Park

Forest Fun-Park Zermatt

4000 ft

Ski Area

Wolli park for beginners Sunnegga

1.3 mi

Church

Kapelle Blatten "Maria Rosenkranzkonigin"

5100 ft

Beach

Leisee

1.6 mi

Garden

Ricola Herb Garden

1.2 mi

Garden

Dossen Glacier Garden

1.9 mi

Church

Kapelle Riffelberg "Bruder Klaus"

2.0 mi

Ski Area

Gornergrat

3.1 mi

Beach

Grunsee

2.1 mi

Bridge

Hangebrucke

2.0 mi

Landmark

Zmutt Glacier

1.8 mi

Landmark

Zmutt

1.8 mi

Nearby

Museum

Matterhorn Museum

900 ft

Cemetery

Mountaineer's Cemetery

900 ft

Church

St Peter's English Church

1200 ft

Bridge

Photopoint Kirchbrucke bridge

800 ft

Church

Parish Church of St. Mauritius

500 ft

Bahnhofstrasse

Walk of Climb

800 ft

Hinterdorfstrasse 25

Hinterdorfstrasse

400 ft

Stellisee 3920 Zermatt

Stellisee

1000 ft

Hohbalmen

500 ft

Castor Mountain

500 ft

Seilerwiesenstrasse 9

Obere Matten playground no. 1

500 ft

Triftbachstrasse 7

Bergfuhrerdenkmal

700 ft

Murmeli Brunnen

1200 ft

Denner Partner

1800 ft

Restaurants

Take it Doner

1300 ft

Oberdorfstrasse 24

Getting around

City Centre

Zermatt2 min · 400 ft

Airports

Sion Airport (SIR)116 min · 47.8 mi

Agno Airport (LUG)243 min · 100.5 mi

Train

Zermatt railway station6 min · 1700 ft

Train2 min · 400 ft

Bus

Bus stop18 min · 7.3 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-22:00

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

High-speed internet access is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Excelsior provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

German

Year renovated:

2012

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Hotel Excelsior, Zermatt

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Location & Transportation

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Facilities

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Spa & Leisure

Room features

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Location

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