🇨🇭 Zermatt, Switzerland
Cinderella
📍 6, Moosweg, Zermatt, 3920
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Your stay — Cinderella
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The Property — Cinderella
The Cinderella is a straightforward three-star in central Zermatt with a practical, no-fuss vibe. The lobby feels like a functional mountain lodge: wood-panelled, tidy and quiet, focused on getting skiers and hikers out the door efficiently. Its USP is simple location — a three-minute walk from the Sunnegga funicular and the main street, but set back enough to avoid bar noise. Best for solo travellers or couples who prioritise easy access to the slopes or trails over boutique decor.
Chronicles of Zermatt
Zermatt began as a Walser farming settlement in the 13th century, but the 1865 first ascent of the Matterhorn put it on the map for mountaineers. The 19th-century arrival of the Brig-Visp-Zermatt railway in 1891 turned it into a serious tourist destination. The town enforced a ban on combustion-engine vehicles from the 1960s, preserving its narrow lanes and electric-taxis feel. Today it’s a high-altitude resort that balances a working Alpine village character with world-class skiing and luxury hotels. The local dialect still carries traces of the old Walser German, even as the town speaks a dozen languages to visitors.
Best Time to Visit
Full Zermatt guide →Best months
July through early September are ideal for hiking: clear skies, trails snow-free up to 3,000m, and manageable lift queues outside school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
February to March is peak ski season, coinciding with school half-terms and events like the Zermatt Marathon (ski version). Hotel rates double or triple. The Patrouille des Glaciers ski race in April also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late June and early September offer 20-40% discounts on rooms, with warm enough weather for hiking and fewer crowds. Late November (after skiing opens but before Christmas) also sees low rates.
Weather & packing
Zermatt lies in a rain-shadow valley, so summer afternoons can be sunny even when clouds sit over neighbouring valleys. Pack a waterproof shell and a fleece: mountain weather can change from T-shirt to freezing rain in under an hour.
Live City Briefing — Zermatt
- The Sunnegga funicular is running a reduced maintenance schedule in July 2026, with single-car operation causing brief queues between 09:00 and 11:00.
- New this summer: the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise has opened a walk-through glacier crevasse exhibition on the 3,883m platform.
- Zermatt's local council has introduced a city-wide ban on single-use plastic water bottles effective 1 July 2026; refill stations are installed at the main station and along promenades.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cinderella, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the hotel (facing away from Moosweg). These upper floors minimise street-level noise and offer clearer views of the surrounding peaks.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or facing Moosweg directly. Floor 1 is at street level and will pick up traffic and footfall; Moosweg is a through road in Zermatt, so morning delivery trucks and skier shuttles create intermittent noise.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (likely south-west) look towards the Matterhorn, while front-facing rooms overlook Moosweg and the village. The rear view is your best bet for mountain scenery.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, being above the public areas and street level, with fewer passing rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Moosweg is a main access road in Zermatt, used by electric taxis, service vehicles, and pedestrian traffic. Early-morning garbage collection and ski-bus movements happen from 6am. Also, the hotel’s own entrance and any outdoor seating area (if present) contribute to ground-floor noise.
Insider tips
1) If you arrive by train, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Zermatt station along Moosweg — request a quiet room at rear to avoid the road noise. 2) Ask at check-in for a room with a Matterhorn view; the south-west side has the best chance, and higher floors improve the angle over rooflines.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Cinderella
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps download; no login required, password from reception
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via hotel iPads in lobby; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged CHF 50 until 18:00
Free baggage storage behind reception desk, collect by 20:00
Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair but doors are narrow (70 cm); no adapted bathrooms on upper floors
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Ried' (next to Riedbahn station), CHF 18.00 per night; no EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory tourist tax CHF 4.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; CHF 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle der Heiligen Familie (490 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Kirche St. Mauritius (737 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Viktoria Center — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Matterhorn Museum — 778 m · ~10 min walk
Sportanlage obere Matten — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 542 m · ~7 min walk
Internationale Apotheke — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Edelweiss Market — 571 m · ~7 min walk
Zermatt — 653 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs at the train station for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist offices which charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work almost everywhere.
Tipping is not compulsory but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or supermarket cafe costs around CHF 4-5.
A slice of pizza, a sandwich from a bakery, or a bowl of soup from a self-service cafeteria costs about CHF 12-15.
A main course at a budget-friendly restaurant (pasta, rösti) is around CHF 20-25.
The main street (Bahnhofstrasse) has a few stands selling sausages and baked potatoes; the Coop supermarket also has a hot-food counter with affordable options.
Coop and Migros are the two main budget supermarket chains in this area.
Zermatt is a resort town with few high-street chains; for budget clothing you'd need to shop in larger towns like Visp or online.
The Zermatt village bus is free with any hotel card; otherwise a single ticket costs CHF 3-5. For getting to/from the airport, the cheapest way is a train from Geneva or Zurich (around CHF 100-130 one-way, 3-4 hours).
Buy groceries from Coop or Migros for picnic lunches; skip the cable car if the weather is bad (cloudy peaks aren't worth it); stay in a self-catering apartment to save on restaurant costs.
Good to know — Zermatt
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Zermatt, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cinderella
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 542 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Internationale Apotheke — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Zermatt Station (Bahnhofplatz) → Hotel Viscaria (Riedstrasse stop)
💡 Buy a 24h ZermattBus ticket (5 CHF) or use the ZermattMobil app for real-time stops. Get off at 'Riedstrasse' — walk 50m east.
Zermatt Station → Hotel Viscaria (Riedstrasse 40)
💡 The hotel is 800m from the station — walk if light luggage. Taxi is electric since no combustion engines allowed. Book 10 mins ahead in winter.
Zurich Airport → Zermatt (via Visp)
💡 Change at Visp to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn narrow-gauge train. Sit on the left for the best mountain views approaching Zermatt.
Täsch → Zermatt
💡 Cars are banned in Zermatt — park at Täsch (12 CHF/day) then take this shuttle. Buy a round-trip; it's cheaper than single tickets.
About Zermatt
Wikipedia ↗
Zermatt (German: [tsɛʁˈmat] , Swiss Standard German: [tsɛrˈmat]; Highest Alemannic: Zärmatt) is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a year-round population of about 5,800 and is classified as a town by the Swiss Federal...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Cinderella?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the hotel (facing away from Moosweg). These upper floors minimise street-level noise and offer clearer views of the surrounding peaks.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cinderella?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or facing Moosweg directly. Floor 1 is at street level and will pick up traffic and footfall; Moosweg is a through road in Zermatt, so morning delivery trucks and skier shuttles create intermittent noise.
Is Cinderella noisy?
Moosweg is a main access road in Zermatt, used by electric taxis, service vehicles, and pedestrian traffic. Early-morning garbage collection and ski-bus movements happen from 6am. Also, the hotel’s own entrance and any outdoor seating area (if present) contribute to ground-floor noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Cinderella?
Rooms at the rear (likely south-west) look towards the Matterhorn, while front-facing rooms overlook Moosweg and the village. The rear view is your best bet for mountain scenery.
What are insider tips for staying at Cinderella?
1) If you arrive by train, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Zermatt station along Moosweg — request a quiet room at rear to avoid the road noise. 2) Ask at check-in for a room with a Matterhorn view; the south-west side has the best chance, and higher floors improve the angle over rooflines.
What time is check-in at Cinderella?
Check-in at Cinderella is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cinderella have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps download; no login required, password from reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cinderella?
Mandatory tourist tax CHF 4.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Cinderella?
A slice of pizza, a sandwich from a bakery, or a bowl of soup from a self-service cafeteria costs about CHF 12-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cinderella?
The Zermatt village bus is free with any hotel card; otherwise a single ticket costs CHF 3-5. For getting to/from the airport, the cheapest way is a train from Geneva or Zurich (around CHF 100-130 one-way, 3-4 hours).
When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
July through early September are ideal for hiking: clear skies, trails snow-free up to 3,000m, and manageable lift queues outside school holidays.
Top Attractions in Zermatt
💡 Look for the grave of guides from the 1865 disaster—names are etched in stone. Best light for photos is 3–4pm in summer.
💡 Best in late afternoon for golden light on the wood. Check the blackened beams inside—soot from open fires preserved them for 400+ years.
💡 Skip Grünsee if short on time—it's the least scenic. Pack a picnic and swim in Leisee (water is cold but clear in July–August). Allow 3–4 hours.
💡 Go early morning before 9am to catch still water and avoid crowds. The trail is well-marked and takes about 20 minutes from the station.
💡 The free audio guide in English is worth it—focus on the 'Crystal of Bort' section with historical climbing gear and diaries.