Zermatt on a backpacker budget
Zermatt costs a backpacker about €98 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€98per day
€41dorm bed
€113twin room
€139day all-in
What to see
Matterhorn, Gornergrat, glacier trails.
Eating
Self-cater — dinner is €35.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Haus Theodul | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Jugendherberge Zermatt | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Apartments Julen Zermatt | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Aristella | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Parkhotel Beau Site | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Stockhorn by the rex | regional | 0.2 km |
| Roma | italian | 0.2 km |
| Le Petit Servin | regional | 0.2 km |
Next stops on the network
ChamonixFrance · 69 km
InterlakenSwitzerland · 75 km
LuganoSwitzerland · 93 km
TurinItaly · 106 km
BernSwitzerland · 106 km
LucerneSwitzerland · 122 km
GenevaSwitzerland · 126 km
AnnecyFrance · 126 km
Common questions
How much does Zermatt cost per day?
Budget about €98 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €41, a twin room about €113, and a small guesthouse room about €152. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Zermatt?
Matterhorn, Gornergrat, glacier trails.
Where do you eat cheaply in Zermatt?
Self-cater — dinner is €35.
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