Hotels with rooftop pools in Switzerland

Hey! What's better than having a swim and enjoying the city views at the same time? To make it easier to find a hotel with a rooftop pool in Switzerland, I've put together this list. I hope you will like it!

Please note that most rooftop pools are not open to the public, so if you're not a staying guest but want to visit the pool, check with the hotel first.

• 1 Art Hotel Riposo Ascona, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, Art Hotel Riposo is set in Ascona in the Canton of Ticino Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room includes a TV. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. There is valet parking at the property. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 20 km from Art Hotel Riposo. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 2 Hotel Admiral Lugano Lugano, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Hotel Admiral Lugano is located in the Paradiso neighbourhood, within walking distance from the shores of Lake Lugano and the San Salvatore funicular station. Guests can enjoy free access to the indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The modern rooms feature a minimalist design and come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the property and guests can also take advantage of a free digital newsstand. Breakfast is available every morning. Within easy reach are the casino of Lugano (1.5 km) and the casino of Campione (6 km), as well as many shops and well-known restaurants. The Swissminiatur Park, showing the most picturesque sites of the country at a 1:25 scale, and the Modern Art Museum are also nearby. A private garage at the premises is accessible for an extra charge. The garage is required to be booked in advance, subject to availability Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 119 CHF.

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• 3 Kempinski Palace Engelberg Engelberg, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Located 1.1 km from Titlis Rotair Cable Car, Kempinski Palace Engelberg offers 5-star accommodation in Engelberg and features a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The wellness area includes an indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna, while a terrace is also available. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer mountain views. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, vegetarian and vegan options. At Kempinski Palace Engelberg you will find a restaurant serving European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and hammam. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. There is an on-site snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include German, English, Spanish and French. Lucerne Station is 35 km from Kempinski Palace Engelberg, while KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 97 km from the hotel. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 600 CHF.

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• 4 Zermatt Budget Rooms Zermatt, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. The Zermatt Budget Rooms are underground and come with free WiFi and TV, a 5-minute walk away from the Sunnegga Cable Car and the Glacier Express. A free shuttle service from Zermatt Train Station is offered during the day. Breakfast is served every morning and the restaurant on site features Swiss cuisine. During the winter season, live music performances can be enjoyed there as well. Guests at the Zermatt Budget Rooms can use the spa facilities of the Alpen Resort Hotel. The spa centre includes a heated adventure pool, a hot tub, steam bath and a sauna. Massage treatments are available for a surcharge. The hotel also offers a fitness room and a tennis court. A ski storage room with ski boot dryer and personal ski lockers are available. The nearest airport is Lugano, 89 km from Zermatt Budget Rooms, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 222 CHF.

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• 5 Alpen Resort Hotel Zermatt, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Situated close to the ski lifts in Zermatt, Alpen Resort Hotel features a restaurant, and spacious rooms with cable TV. WiFi in the entire building and transport from Zermatt Train Station from 07:00 o'clock to 21:00 o'clock are both offered for free. There is also an outdoor tennis court on site . Swiss cuisine and a selection of wines are served in the Matterhorn Restaurant. All rooms come with a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. En-suite bathrooms include a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can also make use of a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer and personal ski lockers. An Internet corner is available in the lobby. There is a Grill restaurant "Hornox" for meat and vegan dishes. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 181 CHF.

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• 6 Hotel Banana City Winterthur Winterthur, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. In a central location of Winterthur, 600 metres from the train station, Hotel Banana City Winterthur features en-suite rooms and a free spa and fitness area for guests older than 16 years. The Migros Fitnesspark is located in the same building, with a separate entrance. All rooms at Hotel Banana City Winterthur Hotel come with a bathroom, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a safe deposit box. The minibar is free of charge, except for alcoholic drinks. Some rooms are accessible for disabled guests. Breakfast is available every morning. The restaurant on site offers international dishes and business lunches. There is limited free parking. An underground car park is available at an additional cost. Bicycles are provided free of charge. Zurich is 26 km away, and Zurich Airport is reachable within a 20-minute drive. Hotel Banana City Winterthur offers rooms with private bathrooms and a spa and fitness area for guests aged 16 and over. Wellness & fitness entrance is included in the room price depending on the room category. The Migros Fitness Park is located in the same building, with a separate entrance 50 meters away. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 157 CHF.

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• 7 Ferienwohnung Blumerhaus in Mitlödi Mitlödi, Switzerland

  

  Apartment. Offering free WiFi and mountain views, Ferienwohnung Blumerhaus in Mitlödi is an accommodation set in Mitlödi. Boasting a private pool, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as fishing, cycling and table tennis. The apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The apartment offers a sun terrace. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or skiing or relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Zurich, 84 km from Ferienwohnung Blumerhaus in Mitlödi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 168 CHF.

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• 8 AVLiving City LOFT Basel Basel, Switzerland

  

  Apartment. Stay in the heart of Basel. AVLiving City Loft Basel is located in the centre of Basel, 200 metres from Kunstmuseum Basel and 400 metres from the Architectural Museum. Free WiFi is offered. Featuring a balcony and terrace, the apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom. At an additional cost, guests can use the spacious, planted rooftop garden with a seasonal outdoor pool and enjoy scenic views of Basel and the surrounding. The rooftop garden is located on the eight floor, one floor above the apartment. Several restaurants and bars are located nearby, and the heart of Basel can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Upon check in you will receive the Mobility Ticket, offering free public transport in Basel. Basel Cathedral is 500 metres from AVLiving City Loft Basel. Basel Airport is 8 km away. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 224 CHF.

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• 9 Hostellerie de l'Ardève Ovronnaz, Switzerland

  

  Inn. Situated in quiet surroundings a few steps from the centre of Ovronnaz, the Hostellerie de L'Ardève offers panoramic views of the Alps and the Rhone Valley. It offers free Wi-Fi. The Thermalp thermal spa and the chair lift are reachable by car within 5 minutes. Hostellerie de l'Ardève features a brasserie offering Valais specialties, open every day for lunch and dinner. Free parking spaces are available at Hostellerie de l'Ardève. Cars can also be parked in a garage for surcharge. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 117 CHF.

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• 10 Garden Olive dog friendly Lugano, Switzerland

  

  Apartment. Featuring 2 furnished terraces with panoramic views of Lake Lugano and a shared seasonal indoor pool. Garden Olive dog friendly is a self-catering apartment in the 5-star villa Barony Le Pergole in Lugano-Castagnola. It overlooks a 4,000 m² Mediterranean park near Lake Lugano. Free WiFi is available. The apartment offers a kitchen with a dishwasher, cable TV, a bedroom with a fan, an air-conditioned salon and a bathroom. There is also a fenced garden suitable for dogs. The owner lives on site. From June until September guests can use an indoor pool with French windows for a surcharge. You can reach a public landing stage and a bathing jetty, as well as a small pebble beach within 100 metres and some stairs from the property. An ancient footpath to Gandria starts right outside the apartment. The Lido San Domenico public beach is 600 metres away. The Tamporiva Bus Stop is 70 metres away, and the San Domenico and Post Castagnola Bus Stops, as well as 2 restaurants, are 350 metres away. Upon request, parking is possible at Barony Le Pergole against a surcharge. The Monte Bré Cable Car, the Lido Lugano public beach, tennis courts, a fitness centre, and various supermarkets are between 1.2 and 1.4 km away. The Congress Centre is 1.6 km away, and the centre of Lugano is 2.5 km away. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 250 CHF.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in April 2024. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!