Last-minute hotel deals in Swiss Alps

Located in the hills above Lake Thunersee, at 3773 feet above sea level, the chalet-style Hotel Sterne in the Alpine village of Beatenberg offers panoramic views of the Jungfrau peaks.

Most self-catering apartments have fully equipped kitchenettes. Guests of the family-run, English-speaking hotel benefit from free WiFi in all areas. A bus providing connection to Interlaken stops opposite Hotel Sterne.

Interlaken is a 15-minute drive away.

Located in Beatenberg, Hotel Zeit & Traum is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Ski Lift Waldegg - Hohwald and Ski Lift Hohwald Beatenberg. This spa hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Lake Brienz and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Lake Thun.

With a stay at Businesshotel LUX in Emmen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Swiss Transportation Museum and Mill Bridge. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Chateau Guetsch and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Natur-Museum.

When you stay at Berghaus Niederhorn in Beatenberg, you'll be in the mountains and steps from Niederhorn. This ski lodge is within close proximity of St. Beatus-Hohlen and Ski Lift Waldegg - Hohwald.

Located in Torricella Taverne, CP Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Splash and Spa and Via Nassa. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Lake Lugano and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi.

Located in Glarus, Hotel Rhodannenberg AG is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Aeugsten Cable Car and Aeugstenbahn. This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Museum of Glarus Canton - Freuler Palace.

Hotel Restaurant Chesa is located 984 feet from the center of Flims-Waldhaus and has a ski bus stop right in front of the building. It offers rooms with mountain-view balcony, free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

Each room comes with parquet flooring and solid wooden furniture. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, slippers and a private bathroom including a hairdryer and toiletries are further features.

Characteristic Grisons specialties made from local products are served in the Hotel Chesa`s à la carte restaurant, which offers panoramic views of the UNESCO-protected Glarus Thrust.

The free ski bus gets you to the Flims/Laax/Valera Ski Area, which is 2625 feet away, in just 1 minute. Lake Cauma can be reached on foot in 20 minutes, you can go climbing in the Glarner Mountains or at the local high-ropes park. Numerous downhill biking tracks are available as well.

The 3-star Hotel des Alpes is located in the midst of the Graubünden Mountains, a 10-minute walk from Flims Waldhaus center and the Caumasee Lake, and offers offers an indoor pool, a sauna and studios with a balcony and mountain views. The closest bus stop can be found right next to the property.

The units at the Hotel des Alpes also come with private bathroom facilities, free WiFi and satellite TV.

Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant and pizzeria Al Forno. Guests can also relax in the garden or on the shared terrace, while children are welcome to play in the on-site games room.

Several scenic mountain biking and hiking trails start directly on the premises. The Flims Ski Elevators are a mere 5-minute drive away. The Flims-Laax-Falera shuttle bus stops right next to the building and can be accessed free of charge.

A limited number of garage parking spaces is offered, as well. They are available upon surcharge of CHF 15/night.

Offering a nice interior, free Wi-Fi and Arena Lodge is just 164 feet from the mountain railways.

Arena Lodge offers rooms with a cable TV, radio and themed décor. Many offer views of the surrounding Flimserstein Mountain.

Visitors can relax in the shared lounge area with a game of billiards or books.

The surrounding mountains are perfect for skiing and winter sports.

Hotel-Restaurant Bellevue is located in the center of Flims, only 492 feet from the Flims-Laax cable car. Hotel-Restaurant Bellevue offers free internet access.

Guests can use the Flims-Laax-Falera shuttle bus free of charge.

Located in Tesserete and with Lugano Station reachable within 5.1 miles, Casa Sisu has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 5.3 miles from Lugano Exhibition Center, 10 miles from Swiss Miniatur and 17 miles from Mendrisio Station. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

At the hotel, rooms have a closet. Rooms contain a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at Casa Sisu.

Chiasso Station is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Piazza Grande Locarno is 22 miles from the property.

With a stay at Hotel Baeren in Reichenbach im Kandertal, you'll be 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Lake Thun and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Adelboden Ski Resort. This hotel is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Elsigenalp - Metschalp Frutigen Ski Resort and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Oeschinen Lake.

When you stay at TOP SeminarHotel am Aegerisee Unteraegeri in Unterageri, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Alpine Panorama Path and Ageri Lake. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Höllgrotten Caves and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Stuckli Rondo Revolving Gondola.

When you stay at Boutique Hotel St. Georg in Einsiedeln, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum Goldapfel and Einsiedeln Abbey. This spa hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Ski Region Mythen, Handgruobi and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Brunni Ski Resort.

The Beatus Wellness & SPA Hotel in Merligen - Interlaken is located right in a large park on the shore of Lake Thun. It offers a salt-water outdoor pool, an indoor pool, alpine mediterranean cuisine and parking.

Some rooms have a balcony offering panoramic views over Lake Thun and the mountains.

Light Swiss and international cuisine including fish specialties is served in the restaurant. Half-board is available on request and includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

The wellness and spa area are available free of charge to guests. There is also a sauna and various massages are available as well.

Located in Cademario, Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & SPA is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. This luxury hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.

With a stay at Hotel Restaurant Capricorns in Muntogna da Schons, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Via Mala Pedestrian Bridge and Kirche St. Martin. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Viamala Canyon and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Beverin Nature Park.

With a stay at Albergo Ristorante Belcantone in Novaggio, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Lugano and Funivia Monte Lema. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Alprose Chocolate Factory and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Mount Lema.

Located in Risch, Hotel APART Welcoming I Urban Feel I Design is in the business district, a 5-minute drive from Roche Forum Buonas and 5 minutes from Lake Zug. This golf hotel is 12 mi (19.2 km) from Swiss Transportation Museum and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Kuessnacht am Rigi Cable Car.

Located in Unterbäch and with Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club reachable within 24 miles, Sporthotel Walliserhof has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel provides a hammam and room service.

All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms feature a closet.

Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness center, organise trips at the tour desk, or rent a car to explore the surroundings. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike rental is available at this 3-star hotel.

Sion Golf Club is 26 miles from Sporthotel Walliserhof, while Zermatt Train Station is 30 miles from the property.