Zermatt is a car-free resort, so budget hotels keep you close to the train station and ski lifts. Most offer free Wi-Fi, a buffet breakfast, and access to spa facilities - often for under CHF 150 per night in low season. Central locations like Bahnhofstrasse or near the Gornergratbahn let you skip taxis and walk to slopes or shops.
Top-rated options include Hotel Butterfly (Superb, 90) with a Finnish sauna and 4-course dinners, and Hotel Walliserhof Zermatt (Superb, 90) serving regional cuisine on the main shopping street. For Matterhorn views, Hotel Alpenroyal (Fabulous, 86) sits at the Rothorn ski run with an indoor pool. Family-run Hotel Excelsior (Very Good, 84) offers panoramic mountain views and a summer terrace.