Hotel Butterfly stands at Bodmenstrasse 21, in the centre of Zermatt, and is a friendly three-star hotel with 64 rooms and a loyal following among guests who return year after year. Rooms range from economy doubles to classic doubles and twins, deluxe triples and junior triples with a balcony, and several have mountain views. A free breakfast buffet is part of the stay, which is a real saving in a village where meals are expensive, and the Butterfly Restaurant serves international dishes at breakfast and dinner, with a bar for a drink afterwards. A free area shuttle and ski shuttle help on days when the legs are tired. There is a library, a lobby fireplace, a computer corner, laundry facilities, luggage storage and a cleaning area for bicycles, and free Wi-Fi in the rooms. The ski area lifts are about a minute away on foot, the Gornergrat railway about three and the station within five.
Location and getting around
The hotel is well placed for both seasons. The Visitor Centre and the Monte Rosa tour office are two minutes away, the Matterhorn Museum and the Sunnegga funicular about four or five, and the Mountaineers Cemetery within ten. A restaurant and quick bites are next door. The hotel has no parking, so drivers should leave the car in Täsch and take the shuttle train, then walk or take the hotel shuttle. Check-in runs until the evening and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel if your train is late.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are practical and comfortable, with safes, kettles, hypoallergenic bedding and heating, and cribs are free on request. Economy doubles are compact, so choose a classic double or a triple if you want more space. Dogs are accepted for a nightly fee, one per room, and service animals are exempt. The rooms are heated rather than air conditioned, so if cooling matters in high summer, ask when you book. The premises are smoke free and the staff speak several languages.
Who it suits
Families, couples and skiers or walkers who want a central, good-value base with breakfast and a shuttle included. It lacks a pool and a spa, so choose a larger hotel if those matter, but the money saved goes a long way in a village where meals and lift tickets are priced for the mountains, so it makes a sensible base for a longer stay.
Ask for a mountain-view room, and book early for Christmas and February, when the village fills. Compare cancellation terms across rates before you pay, and tell the hotel the ages of any children so the right room and cribs are ready on arrival.
Why stay here
- ✓64 rooms with mountain views
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Butterfly Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free area and ski shuttle
- ✓Library and lobby fireplace
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Laundry facilities
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Butterfly?+
A free breakfast buffet is part of the stay, but confirm that your rate includes it when you book.
Does Hotel Butterfly have a shuttle?+
Yes, a free area shuttle and ski shuttle are offered. Ask the hotel about its current times.
Are dogs allowed?+
Dogs are accepted for a nightly fee, one per room. Confirm the rules for your dog when you book.
