Tradition Julen Hotel is the family's village-centre hotel, a chalet-style building at Riedstrasse 2 with 32 rooms and the four-star superior classification. It combines a traditional Valais atmosphere with modern comfort, and the main attractions are a spa with an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and massage, a gym and a lounge. Dining is a feature: Restaurant Schäferstube serves raclette, cheese and meat fondue and lamb from a wood-fired grill, and Restaurant Julen offers Valais cuisine including lamb, beef fillet and cheese fondue, with an open fire, an aperitif bar and a terrace. Papperla Pub adds live music and drinks. Breakfast is included with room reservations at the Julen hotels, and guests have free access to the Alpenhof spa, which closes for a few weeks each year. The hotel has a lift, free Wi-Fi, a ski room, laundry service and baby cots, and it is bike-friendly and family-friendly. Dogs are accepted for a daily charge, without food.
The centre-of-village position is the draw. From Riedstrasse you can reach Bahnhofstrasse, the church square and the old Hinterdorf quarter on foot, and the Gornergrat railway and the station are within an easy walk. That makes it a good base for visitors who want to stroll to dinner and return without taxis. Evening life in Zermatt is concentrated within a few streets, and this hotel sits among them, so expect some village noise on busy nights in season.
Rooms are chalet-style, with wood and warm fabrics, and the hotel is small enough to feel personal. The restaurants are a major reason to stay, particularly for fondue and grilled lamb after a day outdoors. The spa is compact rather than vast, but the indoor pool and sauna are what most guests want after skiing, and the Alpenhof spa access adds a larger outdoor wellness area a short distance away. Check check-in hours, which run from the afternoon until late evening, and tell the hotel if you will arrive later.
Know before you go
Zermatt is car-free, so arrive by train from Täsch or Visp and walk or take an electric taxi. The hotel does not advertise parking, so ask about arrangements in Täsch. Dogs are allowed for a fee but not in the spa. Opening dates can vary between seasons, so confirm availability for your dates. For a traditional stay in the middle of the village at a moderate-to-high price, it is a reliable choice.
Why stay here
- ✓32 chalet-style rooms
- ✓Spa with indoor pool and sauna
- ✓Steam bath and massage
- ✓Gym and lounge
- ✓Two restaurants and a bar
- ✓Free access to the Alpenhof spa
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Lift and free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is Tradition Julen Hotel?+
It is at Riedstrasse 2 in the centre of Zermatt, within walking distance of Bahnhofstrasse, the old village and the station. The village is car-free.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, breakfast is included with room reservations at the Julen hotels. Check the rate terms when you book.
Can guests use another spa?+
Guests have free access to the Alpenhof spa, which closes for a few weeks each year. The hotel also has its own spa with an indoor pool, sauna and steam bath.
