Best Hotels in Davos for Every Budget — 25 Real Picks From £110 (2026)

Our top Davos hotel pick for 2026 is the AlpenGold Hotel Davos for its modern 5-star comfort and valley views — but the honest headline of any Davos guide is the price. Davos is Europe's highest town (1,560m) and one of the biggest ski resorts in Switzerland, so it is not cheap: the single lowest bed is the youth hostel at around £110 a night, and the cheapest proper hotel rooms start near £146. This guide covers all three real price bands — 2 luxury icons, 8 mid-range hotels, and 15 more affordable stays we verified as real, distinct, currently bookable properties — 25 hotels in all, each linking straight to its live prices. Davos is genuinely thin on true-budget options, so rather than pad this list we have kept it to the 25 real places you can actually book, and we will show you exactly where the floor is.

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Scout's 3 most affordable picks right now: 🎒 Davos Youth Hostel — from ~£110, the cheapest bed in Davos, by Lake Davos at Davos Wolfgang. 🏨 Hotel Ochsen by Mountain Hotels — from ~£146, a well-reviewed central 3-star (660+ reviews). 🛎 Hotel Strela by Mountain Hotels — from ~£152, the best-reviewed affordable hotel here, with 880+ reviews. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for today's price on your dates. All prices are estimates in pounds; you pay in Swiss francs (CHF).

Davos sits at 1,560m in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland — the highest town in Europe — strung along a broad valley in two centres, Davos Platz and Davos Dorf. Its defining draws are the huge Davos Klosters ski area (five separate mountains — Parsenn, Jakobshorn, Rinerhorn, Pischa and Madrisa — on one lift pass), the annual World Economic Forum each January, the Kirchner Museum (the world's largest collection of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's Expressionist paintings), the historic Schatzalp funicular shelf that inspired Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain, Lake Davos and a vast network of summer hiking and biking trails. Compare live Davos hotel prices or search UK flights to Zurich (ZRH), then continue by train via Landquart on the scenic Rhaetian Railway — the rail leg up the valley is part of the trip.

At a glance — the luxury tier compared, before the full reviews:

The Scout's Take: How to Do Davos Without Overspending

Davos is expensive, but it is a working town as well as a resort, which means it has a slightly wider spread of prices than the most exclusive Swiss villages — and, unusually for a top Alpine resort, a genuine youth hostel that sets a real cheapest-bed floor. A few honest moves make a difference.

Avoid WEF week and the winter peaks. The World Economic Forum in mid-January is by far the priciest, busiest week of the year — rooms sell out months ahead and rates spike. Christmas, New Year and February half-term are the other peaks. Late spring (May–June) and autumn (October–November) are the cheapest and quietest.

Consider self-catering. Davos's restaurant prices are steep even for Switzerland. A studio or apartment where you cook a few meals can save more over a week than the difference in room rate — the affordable tier below is full of self-catering studios and flats for exactly this reason.

If the town is over budget, base in Klosters or down the valley. Klosters shares the same ski area and lift pass, is a little cheaper and quieter, and is a short train ride away. Further down towards Landquart is cheaper still, with frequent trains up.

For a first Davos trip, stay in Davos Platz for the Promenade, the shops and the Jakobshorn and Schatzalp lifts. Keen skiers should look at Davos Dorf next to the Parsenn railway. For the tightest budgets, read the most affordable tier below with clear eyes — the floor here is the hostel at ~£110 and the cheapest hotels at ~£146.

The Luxury Hotels — Davos's 2 Five-Star Icons for 2026

Davos has just two genuine 5-star hotels, and between them they cover both ends of the luxury spectrum — one modern, one historic. Both have spas, fine dining and panoramic valley views, and both sit at the top of the Davos price list. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing; tap any hotel for your dates.

1. AlpenGold Hotel Davos — Davos Platz · 5★ · 1,096 reviews · from ~£158/night. The best-reviewed luxury hotel in Davos, with more than 1,000 guest reviews — a striking golden-fronted modern tower on the Jakobshorn side of Davos Platz, with a spa, several restaurants and panoramic windows over the valley and mountains. Comfortable, contemporary and often the better-value way into the 5-star tier here. For travellers who want modern luxury and a view rather than belle-époque tradition.

2. Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère — Davos Platz · 5★ · 876 reviews · from ~£193/night. The historic grande dame of Davos — a belle-époque grand hotel on the Promenade since 1875, with a spa, indoor pool, fine dining and a panoramic terrace over the valley. It has hosted World Economic Forum guests and dignitaries for decades and remains the traditional grand-hotel address in town. For classic alpine grandeur with more than a century of history behind it.

Luxury tier note: prices here are estimates and swing sharply by season — the same room can double during WEF week or Christmas. Compare live Davos luxury prices for your exact dates before booking.

Mid-Range Hotels in Davos — 8 Hotels From £128

The middle of the Davos market is where most visitors actually stay: comfortable 4-star hotels, several with spas and pools, most central in Davos Platz or handy for the ski lifts. Prices run roughly £128–255 a night — high by any normal measure, but the sweet spot between the two 5-star icons and the simplest rooms. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing; tap any hotel for your dates.

3. Mountain Plaza Hotel — Davos Platz · 4★ · 2,258 reviews · from ~£128/night. The most-reviewed hotel in Davos, with more than 2,200 guest reviews — a large, well-run 4-star right on the Promenade with modern rooms, a wellness area and a central position for shops, restaurants and the lifts. The cheapest 4-star in town and the reliable mid-range default. A safe first-time choice.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Davos — Davos Platz · 4★ · 1,719 reviews · from ~£133/night. A dependable international 4-star in central Davos Platz — modern, consistent rooms, a gym and an easy walk to the Promenade and the Jakobshorn lift. For travellers who want a known brand and predictable comfort at a fair mid-range rate. One of the best-value 4-stars here.

5. Turmhotel Victoria Davos — Davos Platz · 4★ · 980 reviews · from ~£153/night. A landmark tower hotel whose upper floors have panoramic rooms high over the valley, with a spa and a central position near the Schatzalp funicular. The height gives it some of the best views of any mid-range hotel in town. For travellers who want a room with a view without a 5-star price.

6. AMERON Davos Swiss Mountain Resort — Davos Dorf · 4★ · 1,532 reviews · from ~£176/night. A large resort hotel in Davos Dorf, close to the Parsenn funicular — the flagship ski area — with a spa, pool and family-friendly facilities. The best-placed mid-range hotel for keen skiers who want to be near the main slopes, and roomy enough for families. Ski-convenient and well-reviewed.

7. Central Sporthotel Davos — Davos Platz · 4★ · 246 reviews · from ~£179/night. A sport-focused 4-star on the Promenade with a wellness area and a central position — an active-holiday base in the heart of Davos Platz, close to the shops, restaurants and lifts. For travellers who want to be in the middle of town with facilities to relax after a day on the mountain.

8. Hotel Europe — Davos Platz · 4★ · 854 reviews · from ~£204/night. A grand traditional hotel on the Promenade with historic character, several restaurants and bars under one roof, and a lively, sociable atmosphere. A Davos institution in the centre of the action, well-placed for evenings out as well as ski days. For travellers who want classic hotel character and to be where things are happening.

9. Waldhotel & SPA Davos - for body & soul — Above Davos Platz · 4★ · 777 reviews · from ~£220/night. A tranquil forest-set spa hotel above the town, carrying the "Waldhotel" name and altitude-cure heritage that ties Davos to Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain — wellness is the focus, with a big spa and quiet, restorative surroundings away from the centre. For a peaceful, pampering stay with panoramic forest and mountain views.

10. Morosani Schweizerhof — Davos Platz · 4★ · 94 reviews · from ~£253/night. A long-established, family-run hotel on the Promenade, part of the local Morosani group, with a spa and a central position. The most expensive of the mid tier, but a comfortable, well-located traditional 4-star with a loyal following. For travellers who want a personal, family-run feel in the heart of town.

Mid-range tier note: all prices are estimates and vary by season and room type; WEF week and the winter peaks cost far more than shoulder season. See all Davos stays with live prices.

The Most Affordable Hotels in Davos — 15 Real Options From £110

Here is the honest part. Davos is a high-altitude Swiss ski resort, and there is no true-budget hotel tier — the cheapest bed is the youth hostel at around £110 a night, and the cheapest proper hotel rooms start near £146. What follows is not a "cheap" tier in the way our city guides have one; it is the most affordable end of an expensive mountain town — a genuine youth hostel, simple 3-star hotels, self-catering studios and apartments, and a couple of pricier stays that still sit below the grand hotels. Every property is real, currently operating and bookable, verified while writing. Davos is genuinely thin on cheap rooms, so we have not padded this list — these are the 15 real affordable places, and no more. If even this floor is above your budget, base in Klosters or down the valley and commute up.

Under ~£165 a night — Davos's genuine cheapest

11. Davos Youth Hostel — Davos Wolfgang · Hostel · 194 reviews · from ~£110/night. The single cheapest bed in Davos — a well-run youth hostel out by Lake Davos at Davos Wolfgang, with dorms and private rooms and a solid guest score across nearly 200 reviews. The honest floor of the whole guide, and a rarity in a top Swiss resort. For backpackers, families and anyone who wants the mountains without a hotel rate; book early, it is the cheapest bed in town.

12. Studio Riedwiese — Davos · Self-catering studio · 30 reviews · from ~£126/night. A compact self-catering studio — the cheapest way to have your own kitchen and private space in Davos, below the price of any hotel room. Ideal for a couple who want to make breakfast and coffee rather than pay café prices. No hotel services, but the per-night rate is close to the floor.

13. Lovely 1-bedroom apartment in the heart of Davos — Davos Platz · Self-catering apartment · 29 reviews · from ~£133/night. A central one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, walkable to the Promenade and the lifts — self-catering space in the heart of town at a rate below the hotels. Best for a couple or small family who want a central base and to cook a few meals. Book ahead; central apartments go early.

14. Studio 54 — Davos · 3★ · newly listed · from ~£141/night. A simple studio-style stay at a low Davos price — newly listed, so few guest reviews yet, but a genuine budget option with a self-contained feel. For travellers happy to take a chance on a newer listing to keep the nightly rate down. Check the live page for current details and photos.

15. Hotel Ochsen by Mountain Hotels — Davos Platz · 3★ · 663 reviews · from ~£146/night. The cheapest well-reviewed proper hotel in Davos — a traditional, friendly 3-star on the Promenade in the Mountain Hotels group, with a restaurant and a central position. Good value by Davos standards and reliably reviewed across 600+ stays. The budget-hotel default for travellers who want a room rather than an apartment or hostel bed.

16. Hotel Strela by Mountain Hotels — Davos Platz · 3★ · 886 reviews · from ~£152/night. The best-reviewed affordable hotel in Davos, with more than 880 guest reviews — a cosy, central 3-star and sister to the Ochsen, with alpine-style rooms and a good track record. If you want an affordable room with proven reliability rather than an unknown, this is the pick of the tier. Books up fast for exactly that reason.

17. Residenz Larix Apartments — Davos · Self-catering apartments · 26 reviews · from ~£159/night. An apartment residence with self-catering flats and kitchens — a practical pick for families and longer stays who want room to spread out and to cook. The per-person cost drops the more of you there are, and cooking here saves against Davos restaurant prices. A comfortable self-catering base.

18. Hotel Bünda Davos — Davos Dorf · 3★ · 142 reviews · from ~£162/night. A quiet, family-run 3-star towards Davos Dorf and the Parsenn area — a calm, good-value base for skiers who want to be near the main slopes without a resort-hotel rate. Simple, comfortable rooms and a friendly welcome. For travellers who prefer a peaceful position over the centre-of-town bustle.

19. Hotel Sonnenhalde — Davos · 3★ · 16 reviews · from ~£164/night. A small, friendly 3-star on a sunny slope — a calm, simple base a little away from the centre, at a fair Davos price. Fewer reviews than the established names, but a straightforward, good-value room for travellers who want quiet over a central address. A modest, homely choice.

~£185–£500 a night — apartments and a mountain classic

Prices climb from here — these still sit below the grand hotels, but Davos's ceiling is high. This is where the larger self-catering apartments (best value split between a group) and a couple of special stays live.

20. FeWo's und Apartment's Schöneck — Davos · Self-catering apartments · 27 reviews · from ~£188/night. Ferienwohnungen — holiday apartments — with kitchens and living space, a self-catering base for families and groups who want to be together and cook. More space than a hotel room for the money, especially split between several people. A practical, local-feeling option away from hotel formality.

21. Residenz Davos von Swisspartments — Davos Platz · Serviced apartments · 9 reviews · from ~£232/night. Modern serviced apartments in central Davos Platz — self-catering space with some hotel-style services and contemporary finishes. A polished option for couples or families who want a kitchen and a central position with a little service. Few reviews so far, but a comfortable modern choice.

22. Unique Alpic style apartment in the heart of Davos — Davos Platz · Self-catering apartment · 23 reviews · from ~£276/night. A characterful, alpine-styled apartment right in the centre of Davos — self-catering space with a local feel and a walk-everywhere position. Best for a couple or small family who want personality and a kitchen over a standard hotel room. Book ahead for the central apartments.

23. Ferienwohnung Sesvenna Davos — Davos · Self-catering apartment · 12 reviews · from ~£343/night. A holiday apartment with a kitchen and room to spread out, aimed at families and groups — the per-person cost drops sharply when it is shared, and cooking offsets Davos's restaurant prices. For a group who want to be together in their own space rather than in separate hotel rooms.

24. Schatzalp Snow & Mountain Resort — Schatzalp (funicular) · 3★ · 76 reviews · from ~£392/night. The extraordinary one — a historic Art Nouveau hotel at 1,861m on the sunny Schatzalp shelf above Davos Platz, reached by its own funicular. It opened in 1900 as a sanatorium and was the model for Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain; today it is a car-free hotel with a famous alpine botanical garden, a long toboggan run back to town and panoramic views. Not cheap, and a 3-star in comfort rather than facilities — but for a bucket-list mountain night with history, unmatched in Davos.

25. Agrimonia - 5,5-Zi Duplex Wohnung bis 9 Personen mit eigenem Garten — Davos · Self-catering apartment (sleeps 9) · 6 reviews · from ~£492/night. A large 5.5-room duplex apartment sleeping up to nine, with its own garden — the priciest entry here as a whole unit, but split between a big family or group the per-person cost is reasonable. Whole-property space with a kitchen and living area for travellers who want to be together. Best value the more people share it.

Most affordable tier — the honest summary: the genuine floor is the Davos Youth Hostel from ~£110; the cheapest well-reviewed hotel is Hotel Ochsen, 3★, 660+ reviews, from ~£146; the best-reviewed affordable hotel is Hotel Strela, 3★, 880+ reviews, from ~£152; and the cheapest self-catering is Studio Riedwiese from ~£126. If even £110 is over budget, stay in Klosters or down the valley and take the train up. Compare all Davos stays with live prices →

Best Davos Hotels for Specific Trips

Davos sorts more by what you want from the mountains — and by which of its two centres you pick — than by anything else. Here is how the 25 hotels above line up by traveller type.

Best Affordable Davos Hotels

There is no cheap tier, but the most affordable well-reviewed choices are the Davos Youth Hostel (from ~£110, the floor), Hotel Ochsen by Mountain Hotels (from ~£146, 660+ reviews) and Hotel Strela by Mountain Hotels (from ~£152, the best-reviewed). For self-catering, Studio Riedwiese (from ~£126) is the cheapest room with a kitchen.

Best Davos Hotels for Skiers

For proximity to the flagship Parsenn area, AMERON Davos Swiss Mountain Resort and Hotel Bünda Davos in Davos Dorf are the best-placed. For the Jakobshorn and Schatzalp side and the town centre, the AlpenGold, Mountain Plaza and Hilton Garden Inn are central in Davos Platz. One Davos Klosters pass covers all five mountains.

Best Davos Hotels for Families

Space and a kitchen usually win with children. The AMERON Swiss Mountain Resort has family facilities near the Parsenn railway, while self-catering options like Residenz Larix Apartments, FeWo's und Apartment's Schöneck and the big Agrimonia duplex (sleeps nine) give families room to spread out and cook. On the tightest budgets, the Davos Youth Hostel takes families too.

Best Davos Hotels for Spas and Wellness

Wellness is a big part of the Davos offer. The Waldhotel & SPA Davos is the dedicated spa retreat above town; the AMERON Swiss Mountain Resort, Turmhotel Victoria and Central Sporthotel have wellness areas; and at the top, the AlpenGold and Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère have the largest spa complexes.

Best Luxury Davos Hotels

The two 5-star addresses are the modern AlpenGold Hotel Davos (best-reviewed, contemporary, valley views) and the historic Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère (belle-époque grandeur on the Promenade). The AlpenGold is often the better value; the Belvédère is the traditional grand-hotel choice.

Best Davos Stay for a Bucket-List Mountain Night

The Schatzalp Snow & Mountain Resort at 1,861m — the Art Nouveau sanatorium that inspired Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain, reached by its own funicular, car-free, with a botanical garden and a toboggan run back to town. Not cheap, but unlike anything else in Davos.

How Davos Compares to Other Swiss Resorts

Davos sits a notch below the very priciest Swiss resorts — Zermatt, St. Moritz and Verbier, where the affordable floor is much higher and there are no hostels. Davos's youth hostel and simple 3-star hotels give it a genuine cheaper end, closer to Interlaken. If you want thermal-spa relaxation rather than a big ski area, Leukerbad in Valais is the best-value mountain option in Switzerland. And for a cheaper city break before or after the mountains, the Swiss cities — Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lucerne, Bern, Lausanne and Lugano — all have genuinely cheaper rooms than any ski resort.

UK Practicalities

• Getting there: Fly direct from the UK to Zurich (ZRH) — 1.5–2 hours from most UK airports — then take the train. The rail route runs from Zurich Airport via Landquart, where you change onto the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) up the valley to Davos, roughly 2.5–3 hours total. Search flights to Zurich.
• Getting around: Davos Platz and Davos Dorf are linked by frequent local trains and buses; the guest card usually covers local transport. The ski mountains are reached by mountain railways and cable cars. You do not need a car.
• Currency: Swiss franc (CHF), not the euro. Switzerland is expensive — budget CHF 25–45 for a restaurant main and CHF 5–6 for a coffee.
• Visa: None needed for UK visitors for stays up to 90 days; passport valid for 3+ months beyond departure. Check the EU ETIAS status before you travel.
• Best months: December–April for skiing, June–September for hiking, biking and the lake, May–June and October–November for the lowest prices and quietest town. Avoid mid-January (WEF week) unless you are attending.
• Budget reality: There is no true-budget hotel here — the floor is the youth hostel at ~£110/night and the cheapest hotels at ~£146. To spend less, self-cater, travel in shoulder season, or base in Klosters or down the valley and day-trip up.

Booking Davos Hotels in 2026: When to Go for the Best Value

Davos room rates swing hard by season — the same room can double or more between a quiet October week and the mid-January World Economic Forum, Christmas/New Year and February half-term peaks. The cheapest stretches of 2026 are May–June and late September to November, and midweek nights year-round undercut weekends. WEF week is the single biggest spike of the year and books out months ahead, so unless you are attending, avoid mid-January entirely. And remember the honest floor: even at the quietest time, expect around £110 a night for the youth hostel and £146 for the cheapest hotel room. Compare live 2026 Davos prices to see the real number for your dates.

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Davos Hotels FAQs

How much does a hotel in Davos cost per night in 2026? Davos is an expensive Swiss resort, though a little gentler than Zermatt or St. Moritz. The single cheapest bed is the Davos Youth Hostel at around £110 a night; the cheapest proper hotel rooms start near £146 for a simple 3-star, mid-range 4-star hotels run roughly £128–255, and the two 5-star hotels sit at about £158–195+. There is no true-budget hotel tier here — £110 (hostel) and ~£146 (hotel) are the honest floors, and both go quickly.

Is Davos expensive? Yes — it is a major alpine resort and Switzerland is an expensive country generally (meals, drinks, lift passes and the mountain railways all add up). A coffee can be CHF 5–6, a simple mountain lunch CHF 30–45, and a Davos Klosters day lift pass is CHF 80+. That said, Davos is a working town as well as a resort, so it has slightly more mid-priced and self-catering options than the most exclusive villages, and the youth hostel gives it a genuine cheapest-bed floor those resorts lack.

What is the cheapest hotel in Davos? On our live searches while writing, the Davos Youth Hostel was the cheapest bed at around £110 a night. Among actual hotels, Hotel Ochsen by Mountain Hotels (£146) and its sister Hotel Strela by Mountain Hotels (£152) were the cheapest well-reviewed 3-star rooms, and self-catering studios like Studio Riedwiese (~£126) undercut them if you want your own kitchen. All are genuine, currently operating properties.

How cheap can Davos really get? The realistic floor is about £110 a night at the youth hostel, or roughly £126–152 for a self-catering studio or a simple 3-star hotel room. That assumes you avoid the January WEF week, the Christmas and February peaks, and book early. There is no way to stay in Davos for the £30–60 you might pay in a budget city — this is a high-altitude Swiss ski resort — but it is cheaper than Zermatt, St. Moritz or Verbier.

What is the cheapest month to visit Davos? Late spring (May to mid-June) and autumn (late September to November, before the ski season restarts) are the cheapest and quietest, with the lowest room rates of the year. The most expensive stretches are the World Economic Forum week in mid-January, Christmas and New Year, and February half-term. If you want the lowest prices, aim for shoulder-season weekdays and book well ahead.

Where is the cheapest area to stay in Davos? Davos has two centres — Davos Platz and Davos Dorf — strung along one long valley. The cheapest rooms tend to be the self-catering studios and apartments slightly off the main Promenade, and the youth hostel out by Lake Davos at Davos Wolfgang. Rooms without a big valley view or ski-in convenience are cheaper. The single biggest saving, though, is to stay in nearby Klosters or down the valley and take the frequent train up.

Are there budget hotels or hostels in Davos? Davos has one genuine hostel — the Davos Youth Hostel at Davos Wolfgang by the lake — which gives it a real cheapest-bed floor of around £110 a night, something the most exclusive Swiss resorts lack. Beyond that, the most affordable options are simple 3-star hotels like the Ochsen and Strela (from ~£146–152) and self-catering studios and apartments from ~£126. There are no cheap international chain hotels.

Are apartments cheaper than hotels in Davos? Self-catering studios and apartments can work out cheaper per person, especially for families or groups, because you save on Davos's expensive restaurant meals by cooking. Entry-level studios like Studio Riedwiese (£126) or the Lovely 1-bedroom apartment in the heart of Davos (£133) start below the cheapest hotel rooms, and a larger apartment such as the Agrimonia duplex (sleeps nine) split between a big group can beat several hotel rooms. The trade-off is no daily housekeeping, breakfast or spa.

Is Klosters cheaper than Davos? Klosters, the smaller and more village-like resort that shares the same Davos Klosters ski area and lift pass, is often a little cheaper and quieter than central Davos, and it is only a short train ride away. Staying in Klosters or further down the valley towards Landquart and commuting up is a common way to trim costs while keeping full access to the slopes. You lose the in-town convenience of Davos Platz but keep the mountain days.

How do you get to Davos from the UK? Fly direct from the UK to Zurich (ZRH) — about 1.5–2 hours from most UK airports — then take the Swiss rail network south-east. The train runs from Zurich Airport via Landquart, where you change onto the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) up the valley to Davos. The full journey is roughly 2.5–3 hours and is scenic for much of the way. Davos is also reachable by car in about 2 hours from Zurich.

Which airport is closest to Davos? Zurich (ZRH) is the closest major international airport, with frequent direct flights from the UK and the best rail connection via Landquart and the Rhaetian Railway. It is roughly 2.5–3 hours to Davos by train or about 2 hours by car. Geneva is much further and involves a longer cross-country journey, so Zurich is the standard gateway.

How long is the train to Davos? About 2.5–3 hours from Zurich Airport, changing at Landquart onto the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) narrow-gauge line up the Prättigau valley to Davos. Trains are frequent, comfortable and part of the scenic Swiss rail network, so the journey up is part of the experience. Within Davos, the two centres — Platz and Dorf — are linked by regular local trains and buses.

Do you need a car in Davos? No. Davos is well served by trains and buses, the ski lifts are reached by mountain railways and cable cars, and the guest card usually includes local public transport. A car is useful only if you want to explore the wider Graubünden region or reach the youth hostel and outlying apartments easily. Most UK visitors arrive by train from Zurich and get around on foot and public transport.

Davos Platz or Davos Dorf — which is better to stay in? Davos Platz is the larger, busier centre with the main Promenade, most shops, restaurants, the Jakobshorn and Schatzalp lifts and the majority of hotels — best for a first visit and for nightlife. Davos Dorf is quieter and sits next to the Parsenn funicular, the resort's flagship ski area, so it suits keen skiers who want to be close to the main slopes. The two are a few minutes apart by train or bus, so either works.

When is the best time to visit Davos? For skiing, December to April, with the Parsenn and Jakobshorn areas snow-sure through the season. For hiking, biking and the lakes, June to September. For the lowest prices and quietest town, late spring (May–June) and autumn (October–November). Avoid mid-January if you are not attending the World Economic Forum — the town fills and rates spike during WEF week.

Is Davos good for skiing? Very. Davos Klosters is one of the largest ski areas in Switzerland, spread across several separate mountains — Parsenn (the flagship, with long runs down to Klosters and Küblis), Jakobshorn (freestyle and snowboarding), Rinerhorn, Pischa and Madrisa above Klosters. One lift pass covers them all. There is a huge variety of terrain for all levels, plus cross-country trails, sledding and Europe's largest natural ice rink.

What is the Davos Klosters ski area like? It is a big, multi-mountain area rather than one linked circus — Parsenn, Jakobshorn, Rinerhorn, Pischa and Madrisa are separate sectors covered by a single Davos Klosters pass and connected by ski bus and train. Parsenn has the longest, most famous descents (including the classic run down to Klosters and Küblis), while Jakobshorn is the young, freestyle-focused mountain. Total, there are well over 300km of pistes.

Is Davos good for non-skiers and summer visitors? Yes. In summer Davos is a major hiking and mountain-biking base, with the same lifts running to open up high trails, plus Lake Davos for swimming and watersports, the Kirchner Museum, the historic Schatzalp botanical garden, and the mountain railways for sightseeing. It is also a spa and altitude-training town. Non-skiers and summer visitors get a full holiday here, often at lower prices than winter.

What is the World Economic Forum and how does it affect Davos hotel prices? The World Economic Forum (WEF) holds its annual meeting in Davos each January, bringing thousands of politicians, executives and journalists to the town for about a week. During WEF, hotel rooms are booked out far in advance and rates rise sharply — it is by far the most expensive and busiest week of the Davos year. Unless you are attending, avoid mid-January and you will find much lower prices and a calmer town.

Do Davos hotels have spas and pools? Many do — wellness is a big part of the Davos hotel offer, especially in the 4-star and 5-star tiers. The AlpenGold, Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère, AMERON Swiss Mountain Resort, Waldhotel & SPA and Turmhotel Victoria all have spa and wellness facilities, and several have indoor pools. After a day on the slopes or the trails, the spa is a large part of what you are paying for at the higher tiers.

Are Davos hotels good for families? Yes. Davos is a practical, town-sized resort with plenty of space, and family-friendly hotels like the AMERON Swiss Mountain Resort (near the Parsenn railway) and the central Mountain Plaza and Hilton Garden Inn suit families well. Self-catering apartments and the larger holiday flats give families room to spread out and cook, which also saves money. The gentle Madrisa area above Klosters is particularly good for children learning to ski.

What is the Schatzalp? The Schatzalp is a sunny shelf at 1,861m above Davos Platz, reached by a historic funicular. Its Art Nouveau hotel — now the Schatzalp Snow & Mountain Resort — opened in 1900 as a tuberculosis sanatorium and was the model for the sanatorium in Thomas Mann's novel The Magic Mountain. Today it is a car-free hotel with a famous alpine botanical garden, a long toboggan run back down to town, and panoramic views. A memorable, if pricey, place to stay or visit.

What is the Kirchner Museum? The Kirchner Museum in Davos holds the world's largest collection of works by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, the German Expressionist painter who lived in Davos from 1917 until his death in 1938 and produced many of his mountain landscapes here. The modern glass building on the Promenade is one of Davos's cultural highlights and an easy indoor option on a bad-weather day.

Which is the best luxury hotel in Davos? The two 5-star hotels are the modern, golden-fronted AlpenGold Hotel Davos and the historic Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère, a belle-époque grand hotel on the Promenade that has hosted WEF guests for decades. The AlpenGold is the best-reviewed luxury option and often the better value; the Belvédère is the traditional grand-hotel choice. Both have spas, fine dining and panoramic views over the valley.

How many days do you need in Davos? Three to four nights is a good stay in summer — enough to ride a couple of the mountain railways, do some hikes or bike rides, visit the Kirchner Museum and the Schatzalp, and enjoy the lake. Skiers on a week's holiday will happily fill seven days across the five separate ski mountains of Davos Klosters, which are big enough that you can ski somewhere different most days.

What currency do I use in Davos? The Swiss franc (CHF), not the euro. Some tourist businesses accept euros but give a poor rate, so pay in francs by card or cash. Prices in Davos are high across the board — a restaurant main is often CHF 25–45, and drinks and lift passes are pricey — so factor the strong franc into your daily budget alongside the room rate.

Do UK visitors need a visa for Switzerland? No — UK passport holders can visit Switzerland (which is in the Schengen area) for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa for tourism. Make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure. From late 2026 the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to apply, so check the latest requirements before you travel.