We have created a list with the best castle hotels near St. Gallen, Switzerland. We have also included hotels in historic villas, historic properties, resorts, palaces, beautiful country residences and monasteries. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Dating from the year 1928, the historic Turquoise Bath of the Schloss Wartegg invites you to take a relaxing bath in style. Exclusive use of bath and sauna on reservation from 10 am to 9 pm (early reservation recommended). This 3-star superior, castle-style hotel is located 100 metres from Lake Constance amid a 13-hectare English park. Featuring an iPod docking station and elegant parquet floors, the guest rooms of the Schloss Wartegg combine modern amenities with historic style. Guided walks through the park are available on weekends. The rooms overlook the lake, the park and the mountains. Free wired internet is available in all rooms and conference areas. The restaurant offers fine cuisine made from organic, seasonal ingredients and features a garden terrace with panoramic views over Lake Constance and the park. Dating from the year 1928, the historic Turquoise Bath of the Schloss Wartegg invites you to take a relaxing bath in style. Guided walks through the park are available on weekends. There is a tea corner and a reading room with a library including audio books. The Rorschacherberg-Hörnlibuck bus stop can be found 100 metres from the hotel. The centre of Rorschacherberg is 1.5 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful and stylish small hotel in St. Gallen. It also has super comfortable beds.
Superb breakfast. Overlooking Säntis Mountain, a 10-minute drive from Sankt Gallen, Hotel Säntispark offers elegantly furnished rooms and free WiFi access. The Säntispark Hotel’s restaurant Schnabelweid offers a fine selection of regional specialities and Swiss cuisine. Il Ristorante Uliveto serves creative Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy wine, cocktails and appetizers in the hotel’s lounge bar. The rooms are spacious and have a flat-screen TV and with an information channel and a video-on-demand option. Individually adjustable air conditioning and a large seating area are also provided in each room. The large public spa area can be used for free and includes a modern children's adventure world, a wave pool, a large indoor- and outdoor area, a hot tub and various saunas and steam baths. Here guests can choose from a number of massage and beauty treatments. Guests can also play badminton, squash, tennis, bowling and table tennis on site for an additional charge. Located in the village of Abtwil, the hotel is a 2-minute drive from the A1 motorway (exit 80, St. Gallen-Winkeln-Abtwil). Säntispark Bus Stop is 50 metres from the hotel, and buses to St. Gallen, a 20-minute drive away, leave every 10 minutes (line no. 7).Show full description
Surrounded by a park with a sunbathing lawn and a playground, the palace-style Hotel Restaurant Belvedere enjoys a quiet location in Weissbad. It offers free Wi-fi and mountain views. All rooms have a private bathroom and a satellite TV. They provide views of the Appenzell Alps or of the village. The Belvedere's small restaurant serves regional cuisine with seasonal ingredients. The Chlustobel Hiking Trail starts next to the Belvedere hotel. The Ebenalp ski lifts can be reached on foot in 10 minutes. The Weissbad Train Station is reachable within a 10-minute walk or a 3-minute bus ride from the stop in front of the hotel. Guests staying for more than 3 nights during summer receive the Tourist Card which includes free use of the public bus.Show full description
Cosy. Superb interior design. Looking back at a tradition of over 170 years, Hotel Sternen Unterwasser is a family, seminar and sport hotel with panoramic views of the Säntis and Churfirsten mountains. The modern or traditionally furnished rooms come with a TV and a private bathroom. Hotel Sternen features a generous lobby with a hotel bar, various banquet rooms for wedding and birthday celebrations, the traditional restaurant Toggenburgerstube and the gourmet restaurant Arvenstube. The garden terrace and a vinotheque with a select choice of wines complete the hotel's offer. Guests can reach the cable car, the heated public pools, a tennis court, and ski and bicycle rentals within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
This might be the most well designed hotel in St. Gallen.
Charming. Cosy rooms. The Berg & Bett Säntis Lodge is located at Unterwasser, between the famous Mountain " Säntis" on the north and the seven Churfirsten in the south. It takes you a three minutes walk to the station of the cable car. In a distance of 120 meter you will find open- & covered courts of tennis, squash and badminton.Show full description
Located in the centre of Frauenfeld, Gasthof zum Falken is right next to the castle and a 4-minute walk from the train station. It features a restaurant and bar with a terrace, and free WiFi is available. The Gasthof zum Falken colourfully decorated rooms all feature a flat-screen TV, safe, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. In the restaurant, guests can enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine, including seasonal dishes and dishes made from Swiss beef on a hot stone grill. Half-board is available on request. The bar offers a large selection of international beers, fine single malts, cocktails, and regional wines. Shishas and cigars can be enjoyed in the smokers’ lounge. A large public car park is on site. It can be used free of charge between 19:00 and 08:00, as well as on weekends. A public indoor pool, a cinema, a fitness centre, and various museums and shops are just steps away. Zurich, Konstanz and St. Gallen can be reached by car within 20 to 30 minutes.Show full description
Lovely property. The See & Park Hotel Feldbach in Steckborn is located on a peninsula directly at the Untersee Lake, between the park and the marina. It offers rooms with balconies and a lake-view terrace. The hotel is set beside a 13th-century monastery and next to the cycling route which leads to Lake Constance. Bike rental is offered free of charge (upon availability). All rooms in the See & Park Hotel Feldbach are bright and feature parquet floors and an LCD TV. Wi-Fi access is available. Regional specialities, international cuisine and a fine selection of wines can be enjoyed in this charming setting at the lakeside, about 20 km west of Konstanz. You can park your car for free on site and there is a canoe station.Show full description
Located 7 km from the centre of Winterthur, next to the medieval Mörsburg Castle, Gasthaus Schlosshalde offers a restaurant, a garden and a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property, and free public parking is possible on site. The rooms at Gasthaus Schlosshalde come with a seating area and have shared bathroom facilities. The hotel is 50 metres from the Museum Schloss Mörsburg, 2.9 km from Technorama and 5.1 km from the Art Museum. Guests can use the barbecue facilities at the house. Other facilities offered include a children's playground and a meeting room. Zurich Airport is 18 km away.Show full description
Very cosy. Great location. Popular among couples. The traditionally built, historic wood and stone house Flyhof in Weesen is a family-owned hotel, set directly at the shores of Lake Walen. It offers a shaded terrace, a garden with old trees, direct access to the lake and beautiful views. The romantic rooms are equipped with antique furniture. Some rooms have shared toilets. Hairdryer and TV are available upon request. The restaurant of Flyhof serves traditional specialities and Mediterranean cuisine.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most cosy, peaceful and historic small hotel in St. Gallen. It also has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings! Soooo nice!
Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Stunning pool facilities. This 4-star guest house is located in Morschach, on the grounds of the Swiss Holiday Park. It offers an extensive spa area with pools and many leisure facilities. Each spacious apartment and studio has a balcony or a terrace and is equipped with a seating area and satellite TV. All kitchenettes feature kitchenware, a refrigerator and a dining area. Guests of the Apart Holidays have free access to the indoor and outdoor pools and the sauna area. A hot tub, various saunas and steam baths, as well as body and beauty treatments are offered on site. The Swiss Holiday Park also provides a fitness centre, a tennis court and an indoor climbing wall. A bowling alley and billiards tables are also at guests’ disposal. The Swiss Holiday Park’s restaurants serve Mediterranean and Swiss cuisine. Guests can reach Lake Lucerne within 2 km. The valley station of Stoos Cable Car can be reached in a 5-minute drive. Parking is available for an additional charge.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great beach front location and lovely pool facilities.
Elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is a first-class spa hotel situated just an hour’s drive from Zurich, amidst the foothills of the Alps in Eastern Switzerland. It is surrounded by a spectacular mountain landscape with picturesque hiking trails and stunning ski resorts. The 5-star luxury resort offers its own thermal spring and a medical health centre. Room and suites at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offer elegance, design and comfort. There are 7 restaurants with a combined total of 76 GaultMillau points and 6 Michelin star, as well as a sushi takeaway, a bistro and a café, providing exquisite culinary delights. In addition, the resort also boasts 2 golf courses, a meetings and events centre, the public Tamina Therme thermal spa and its own casino. The thermal spa features the historic Helena pool, a sports pool, a garden pool, a family spa and the sauna area and 36.5°C thermal water from the nearby Tamina gorge. This comprehensive spa offer is complemented by the medical expertise of the renowned medical health centre and the Bad Ragaz Clinic, which specialises in the treatment of convalescent patients.Show full description
Tennis court. Set within 500 metres from the Untervaz Train Station and the A13 motorway, Hotel Sportcenter Fünf Dörfer AG features spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel houses a restaurant and a spa area. Vineyards and castles in Zizers are 3 km from the hotel. Sports facilities include table tennis, billiards, squash and on-site tennis courts. The soundproofed rooms feature satellite TV and a minibar. Each room comes with a work desk and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The restaurant serves local specialities and a variety of international dishes, prepared from local products. Guests can also dine on the outdoor terrace. The Fünf Dörfer features a sports centre with a tennis hall, outdoor tennis and badminton courts. A private playground for children is provided. Guests can also relax in the steam bath and in the sauna. Maienfelden Village, the centre of Heidiland, is 15 km away. Lenzerheide Ski Resort is 30 km from Sportcenter Fünf Dörfer and the hotel offers a ski storage room. The town of Chur is 11 km from the hotel along the A13. Bad Ragaz Spa Resort is 17 km away.Show full description
Unique. Great breakfast. Surrounded by a large park, Hotel Schloss Ragaz is located on the outskirts of Bad Ragaz, next to the golf courses and the thermal spa bath. It offers a spa area and a outdoor pool from May until September. The traditionally furnished rooms at the Schloss Ragaz Hotel include a TV and a bathroom. Guests of Hotel Schloss Ragaz can purchase reduced entrance tickets to the Tamina Therme, which is 200 metres from the property, at reception. Located in a pavilion, the spa area features a relaxation room, a hot tub, massage showers, a Finnish sauna, and steam and aroma baths. Massages are available. They are situated in the main building and in pavilions in the park. The restaurant serves Swiss and international cuisine and a daily breakfast buffet. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Hotel Schloss Ragaz is a unique hotel located in Bad Ragaz. It consists of a castle and annexes, with elegant accommodations. The hotel is surrounded by a large park with ancient trees, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Beach front location. Charming. Great value. Hotel Sport Klosters has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Klosters. 13 km from Davos Congress Centre and 25 km from Salginatobel Bridge, the property provides a ski pass sales point, as well as a tennis court. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a shared lounge. At the hotel, each room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is fitted with a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms have a balcony. All units include a wardrobe. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at Hotel Sport Klosters. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Vaillant Arena is 13 km from Hotel Sport Klosters, while Schatzalp is 16 km away. The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, 102 km from the hotel.Show full description
Beach front location. Amazing pool. Situated in the village Morschach above Lake Lucerne, Swiss Holiday Park Resort is the largest holiday and leisure resort in Switzerland and is surrounded by mountains and lush meadows. It offers stunning views of the lake and of the Alps and features a wide range of leisure activities, spa facilities and restaurants. The resort consists of several buildings with different accommodation options. There are modern hotel rooms with flat-screen TVs, simply furbished hostel rooms with bunk beds and apartments with fully equipped kitchens. The extensive spa area is free of charge to guests and features an adventure pool, 2 spectacular water slides, an area for toddlers, a hot tub, a white water channel, climbing rocks, Individual offers cost extra: various saunas, a salt water pool and a salt water hot tub. Various indoor and outdoor sports and games can be enjoyed and a fitness centre is available. For children, there is an adventure farm with petting animals, a supervised kid's club and a special children's buffet. Baby sitting services can be arranged and equipment for toddlers can be provided upon request. Three restaurants are on site the Swiss Holiday Park Resort. Different types of cuisine are served at each venue. The Schwiizer Stube offers seasonal Swiss cuisine and wines, while the Restaurant Panorama with its views of the surrounding Alps serves international dishes. The Il Gusto features pizza and pasta specialties. In the adventure bath, guests can also savour snacks and drinks at the Neptun snack bar and the Travellers Bar and the Fun Factory serve a variety of drinks. A wide array of mountains, lakes, museums, cities and leisure activities for families can be reached in the surroundings. In winter, a small ski lift with ski slopes for children and a toboggan run is featured in the resort. The valley station of the car-free Stoos Ski Area can be reached in a 4-minute drive, and in winter, the resort provides a free shuttle service for guests. A ski storage room is available at the hotel and guests can also buy ski passes there.Show full description
Luxurious. Great views. Popular among couples. Located on the Bürgenberg, 450 metres above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden and close to Lucerne, Bürgenstock Hotels & Resorts - Palace Hotel offers accommodation in 109 classic yet modern rooms and suites. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, the latest modern furnishings in terms of design, a seating area and private bathroom equipped with a bathtub or a shower. A terrace or balcony are featured in all rooms and guests will find bathrobes and slippers. The hotel features its own fine dining restaurant – Ritzcofier, its own lounge, Salon 1903 and a unique Museum corridor – a very high attraction featuring the iconic history of the Bürgenstock Resort. There are 9 other restaurants and bars located in walking distance to the resort which offer a wide range of cuisines from around the world. Located at walking distance is also the 10,000 m² Alpine Spa featuring an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, a fitness room and different saunas. The Resort features its own Kids Club, which welcomes children between 3 – 12 years of age. You can play tennis or golf at this hotel, and the area is popular for mountain biking and hiking. Europe's highest outdoor lift, the Hammetschwand lift, is located nearby. Hotel guests can access the Bürgenstock Boat Shuttle as well as a funicular from and to Lucerne during their entire stay free of charge.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most LUXURIOUS resort in St. Gallen.
Beach front location. Charming. Overlooking Lake Lucerne, Gasthaus Tübli Gersau is a carefully renovated, historic guesthouse dating from 1767. It offers free WiFi. The quiet rooms are furnished in a traditional Swiss style and feature cable TV. Located at the foot of Mount Rigi, Gasthaus Tübli is only 200 metres from the bus stop and the ferry port of Gersau. Free private parking is available.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most charming guest houses in St. Gallen.
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Located at 1,850 metres above sea level in the international Silvretta Ski and Hiking Arena Samnaun-Ischgl, Wellness Hotel Chasa Montana is a 5-star superior hotel in the heart of Samnaun. The rooms feature a sitting area, satellite TV, a safe and a minibar. The bathrooms have make-up mirrors and hairdryers. Boasting a traditional Engadine architecture and a stylish interior, the Chasa Montana features a spa oasis with Roman indoor pool, saunas, steam bath and a professional beauty and massage centre. The restaurant serves a variety of gourmet dishes including seafood specialities, venison, lamb and veal, as well as traditional Samnaun dishes or low calorie/low carb options. Guests of the Wellness Hotel enjoy a five-course set meal of their choice in summer and a six-course set meal of their choice in winter. Chasa Montana offers gourmet dining, wellness, sports activities and duty-free shopping in the duty-free area between Switzerland and Austria.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in St. Gallen.
Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. The luxurious Park Hotel Vitznau right at the banks of Lake Lucerne has been entirely renovated in 2012 and 2013 and features its own private beach, 2 restaurants, a large spa area and free garage parking. Each of the suites and residences has been individually designed and offers 24-hour room service, free WiFi, a Nespresso Coffee Machine and a tea maker. Spa facilities include various saunas and steam baths, an ice grotto, a hot tub, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. A wide range of gourmet dishes is served in the 2 restaurants of Park Hotel Vitznau, which have an inviting lake-view terrace. Moreover you can select from fine wines from all over the world stored in 6 wine cellars on site. A free shuttle service to the Rigi Cable Car is provided by the hotel. The Küssnacht Train Station is 13 km and Lucerne is 26 km away.Show full description
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