What is the best budget hotel in Lausanne?

Zleep Hotel Lausanne-Chavannes (Rue Centrale 39): 8/10 · 1,502 reviews · €121 / night · Guests say: “Location: Short walk to the metro station, EPFL campus, and nearby supermarkets.”

What is the best value hotel in Lausanne?

Hôtel des Patients (8 Avenue de la Sallaz): 8.8/10 · 3,949 reviews · €199 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Varied buffet offers a wide selection of delicious food and fresh fruit.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Lausanne?

Lausanne Palace (Lausanne Center): 9.2/10 · 1,663 reviews · €370 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive and warm service.”

Where should I stay in Lausanne?

Our three picks are in Rue Centrale 39, 8 Avenue de la Sallaz, Lausanne Center. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Lausanne.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 8 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetZleep Hotel Lausanne-Chavannes8.0/10 · €121 / night Best ValueHôtel des Patients8.8/10 · €199 / night LuxuryLausanne Palace9.2/10 · €370 / night

Zleep Hotel Lausanne-Chavannes, Lausanne

Budget

8.0€121 / night

Zleep Hotel Lausanne-Chavannes

★★★Rue Centrale 39

Best forSmart-budget trips · Travelling with a dog

8.0/10 from 1,502 guest reviews
4.9 km to Saint-Maire Castle
Chosen from 8 hotels

1,502 Booking.com reviewsLocation 7.9Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Short walk to the metro station, EPFL campus, and nearby supermarkets.
Value For Money: Competitive rates for the area, though rooms lack kettles and mini-fridges.

Pets allowed
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.0/10 from 1,502 guest reviews; joint review-score position 8 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €120.69 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €120.69/night versus a sample median of €196.92/night (39% below the median).
Location: Lausanne, Lausanne. Address: Rue Centrale 39. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best Value★ Our pick

8.8€199 / night

Hôtel des Patients

★★★8 Avenue de la Sallaz

Best forMost travellers · Families · Sightseeing on foot

8.8/10 from 3,949 guest reviews
≈ 9 min walk to Saint-Maire Castle
Chosen from 8 hotels

3,949 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayBreakfast: Varied buffet offers a wide selection of delicious food and fresh fruit.

Family rooms

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 3,949 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €198.51/night versus a sample median of €196.92/night.
Location: Lausanne, Lausanne. Address: 8 Avenue de la Sallaz. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Luxury

9.2€370 / night

Lausanne Palace

★★★★★Lausanne Center

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

9.2/10 from 1,663 guest reviews
≈ 7 min walk to Lausanne Cathedral
Chosen from 8 hotels

1,663 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayStaff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive and warm service.
Breakfast: Varied, high-quality buffet with views, though service is sometimes slow or disorganized.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 1,663 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €369.50/night versus a sample median of €196.92/night.
Location: Lausanne Center, Lausanne. Address: Grand Chene 7-9. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 28 days ago.

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Where to stay in Lausanne

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Rue Centrale 39

Zleep Hotel Lausanne-Chavannes · 4.9 km to Saint-Maire Castle

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Travelling with a dog

Best Value

8 Avenue de la Sallaz

Hôtel des Patients · ≈ 9 min walk to Saint-Maire Castle

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

Lausanne Center

Lausanne Palace · ≈ 7 min walk to Lausanne Cathedral

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryOlympic Museum · Lausanne Cathedral · Saint-Maire Castle

Lausanne hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Zleep Hotel Lausanne-Chavannes	Rue Centrale 39	3	8.0 (1,502)	€121
Best Value	Hôtel des Patients	8 Avenue de la Sallaz	3	8.8 (3,949)	€199
Luxury	Lausanne Palace	Lausanne Center	5	9.2 (1,663)	€370

Questions about hotels in Lausanne

What is the best budget hotel in Lausanne?: Zleep Hotel Lausanne-Chavannes (Rue Centrale 39): 8/10 · 1,502 reviews · €121 / night · Guests say: “Location: Short walk to the metro station, EPFL campus, and nearby supermarkets.”
What is the best value hotel in Lausanne?: Hôtel des Patients (8 Avenue de la Sallaz): 8.8/10 · 3,949 reviews · €199 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Varied buffet offers a wide selection of delicious food and fresh fruit.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Lausanne?: Lausanne Palace (Lausanne Center): 9.2/10 · 1,663 reviews · €370 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive and warm service.”
Where should I stay in Lausanne?: Our three picks are in Rue Centrale 39, 8 Avenue de la Sallaz, Lausanne Center. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 28 days ago.

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The 3 best hotels in Lausanne.

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Lausanne Palace

Where to stay in Lausanne

Rue Centrale 39

8 Avenue de la Sallaz

Lausanne Center

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