Edelweiss Mountain Guest House - 1 hour hike up from Zermatt station - On hiking trail - No transport

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

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Located high on a rock overlooking Zermatt, Edelweiss Mountain Guest House - 1 hour hike up from Zermatt station - On hiking trail - No transport is a 1.5 hours walk from the town center up a hiking trail. Only accessible on foot. It offers a sun terrace and restaurant open daily 9am-7pm. The simply furnished rooms are equipped with lots of wood, and the bathroom facilities are shared. Towels, linen and free toiletries are provided, and a hairdryer is available, as well. Edelweiss Mountain Guest House - 1 hour hike up from Zermatt station - On hiking trail - No transport has a breakfast room with a wood burning stove, and the property also offers packed lunches for days out hiking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Katherine
United States United States
“The couple who runs the guest house are the nicest people. They gave me great recommendations, let me borrow a phone adapter, and went the extra mile so I felt comfortable. I got rained one day and they let me use a clothes drying tank to dry out...”
Rico
Japan Japan
“The hiking was a little intense for a person who only does small hikes during holidays. The trail was steep that I almost gave up half way through! HOWEVER, the hike was so worth it. The host welcomed me and celebrated the hiking journey, the...”
Daniel
United States United States
“Rico and Pip are wonderful hosts, extremely kind and helpful! Accommodations are cozy and interesting fellow travelers. A rewarding hike above Zermatt with unbeatable views and lots of trail options.”
Peter
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a cute, quant, hideaway guest house, far above the bustle of the Zermatt township. A good hard hike up to it but worth the toil to enjoy the peaceful environment of Edelweiss. Rico and Phillipa are lovely hosts who perfectly suit this...”
Mainville
Canada Canada
“The property is so welcoming, the housing, the host, the location, the food and the overall experience. The view of the mountains feels surreal.”
Gessler
United States United States
“The couple went out of their way to make me feel comfortable & taken care of, give me tourism advice & prepare breakfast.”
Konrad
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing spot, super friendly and helpful hosts, delicious food, great location to start your hikes (in our case we switched from doing the Wisshorn to the Edelweiss trail).”
Tolman
United States United States
“This is a remarkable gem. 150-year-old mountain home, gorgeous wood construction and furniture. Incredibly gracious couple who run it, excellent food, and the best place for a late afternoon glass of wine looking over Zermatt and the surrounding...”
Connor
United States United States
“The guest house is run by two amazing and kind people, Philippa and Rico. Right when I finished the hike up and arrived they both greeted me with a smile and glass of water. They provided excellent recommendations for day hikes that I could take...”
Andrew
United States United States
“I liked everything. If you are willing to make the hike up it is worth it. Great views, great people, great times. Wish I stayed longer - so many great hikes right out the front door and good food!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Edelweiss Zermatt Bergrestaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Edelweiss Mountain Guest House - 1 hour hike up from Zermatt station - On hiking trail - No transport

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Edelweiss Mountain Guest House - 1 hour hike up from Zermatt station - On hiking trail - No transport takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 60 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the bedrooms have no heating.

Please note that the property can only be accessed on foot.

Please inform Edelweiss Mountain Guest House - 1 hour hike up from Zermatt station - On hiking trail - No transport of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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