St. Moritz travel guide

St. Moritz Tourism | St. Moritz Guide

You're Going to Love St. Moritz

With a population of 4.952, St. Moritz is a must-see destination in Graubunden, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

Where to Eat in St. Moritz

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pizzeria Caruso - Hotel Laudinella (Via Tegiatscha 17) and White Marmot Restaurant & Bar (Via Tinus 82) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Da Adriano (27 Via Mezdi) and Les Saisons (27 Via Mezdi) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Moritz.

When to visit St. Moritz

St. Moritz in May
Estimated hotel price
$397
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Moritz in May
Estimated hotel price
$397
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Moritz

Plane

Although St. Moritz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lugano (LUG), which is located 90 km from St. Moritz. The shortest flight to St. Moritz from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 33h 45m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving St. Moritz, followed by SBB. The train journey from St. Moritz to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 44m trip. The train station in St. Moritz is called St. Moritz, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Moritz is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 286 km from St. Moritz. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Geneva.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Moritz, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to St. Moritz takes 306 km and will cost you around $26. From Memmingen, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although St. Moritz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lugano (LUG), which is located 90 km from St. Moritz. The shortest flight to St. Moritz from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 33h 45m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving St. Moritz, followed by SBB. The train journey from St. Moritz to Basel takes 1h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 44m trip. The train station in St. Moritz is called St. Moritz, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Moritz is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 286 km from St. Moritz. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Geneva.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Moritz, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to St. Moritz takes 306 km and will cost you around $26. From Memmingen, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near St. Moritz

Airlines serving St. Moritz

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (325 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Moritz

From 5-star hotels such as the Giardino Mountain to great affordable options like the Hauser Hotel St. Moritz, St. Moritz offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $368 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,662 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Stille and St. Moritz Youth Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Moritz

Most booked hotels in St. Moritz

Grand Hotel Kronenhof
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$869+
Hotel Steinbock Pontresina
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$265+
Crystal Hotel
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$470+
Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$1,238+
Schweizerhof Swiss Quality Hotel
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$547+
Hotel Bernina Hospiz
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$102+

Hiring a car in St. Moritz

Expect to pay $3.34 per litre in St. Moritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.29. The most frequently booked car type in St. Moritz is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.34 per litre in St. Moritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.29. The most frequently booked car type in St. Moritz is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.