Hotels in Centre-ville de Montreux, Montreux
Updated 28 October 2026 · 11 real hotels
Centre-ville de Montreux is the most convenient area to stay in the city, placing guests within walking distance of the lakeside promenade, the Montreux Casino, and the main festival venues. It suits couples, culture travellers, and anyone who wants to explore the town without relying on a car. Hotel options range from solid three-star value to landmark palace hotels.
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Staying in Centre-ville de Montreux
Centre-ville de Montreux sits along the northern shore of Lake Geneva, framed by the Vaud Alps to the north and the open water to the south. The neighbourhood is compact and walkable: the famous flower-lined promenade, the train station, and the main shopping streets are all close together. Visitors who base themselves here can reach Château de Chillon by a short bus or boat ride, hop on the Golden Pass train for mountain excursions, or simply walk to the venues that host the Montreux Jazz Festival each summer. The area has a relaxed but polished atmosphere year-round, drawing music lovers, Swiss weekenders, and international tourists who want a lakeside base with good transport links.
What to expect from hotels here
Accommodation in Centre-ville ranges from practical three-star hotels aimed at festival-goers and business travellers to century-old grand hotels with lake-view terraces. Budget-conscious travellers can find rooms from around 148 €/night at properties such as Hôtel Bon Port or J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux, while those looking for a splurge will find the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, a Belle Époque landmark, at the top of the range. Mid-range options like La Villa (4 stars, rated 4.7/5) and Mona Montreux (4.5 stars, rated 4.6/5) offer strong value between those two extremes. Because the centre is small, even the more affordable hotels are rarely far from the waterfront.
Where to stay on any budget?
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Bon Port ★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 3.8 | 148 €/nuit |
| J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux ★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4 | 150 €/nuit |
| Hotel Parc & Lac ★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4 | 205 €/nuit |
| Hôtel de la Rouvenaz ★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4.7 | 207 €/nuit |
| Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac ★★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4.1 | 219 €/nuit |
| Mona Montreux ★★★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4.6 | 229 €/nuit |
| La Villa ★★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4.7 | 238 €/nuit |
| Villa Toscane ★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4 | 245 €/nuit |
| Royal Plaza Montreux ★★★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4.4 | 254 €/nuit |
| Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection ★★★★★ | Centre-ville de Montreux | ★ 4.6 | 326 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Centre-ville de Montreux a good base for visiting Château de Chillon?+
Yes. Château de Chillon sits roughly 3 kilometres east of the town centre. From Centre-ville you can reach it by local bus (line 201), by a pleasant lakeside walk of about 45 minutes, or seasonally by CGN lake boat. Staying central means you do not need a car or a taxi for this excursion.
Which hotels in Centre-ville de Montreux have the highest guest ratings?+
Among the listed properties, La Villa (4 stars) and Fairmont Le Montreux Palace (5 stars) share the highest guest score at 4.7/5. Mona Montreux and Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection both score 4.6/5. La Villa starts from 238 €/night, making it the best-rated option at a mid-range price point.
What is the most affordable hotel in Centre-ville de Montreux?+
Hôtel Bon Port (3 stars) is the least expensive listed option at 148 €/night, followed closely by J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux (3 stars) at 150 €/night. J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux holds a slightly higher guest rating of 4/5 compared to 3.8/5 for Hôtel Bon Port, which may be worth considering when choosing between them.
How easy is it to get around Montreux from the Centre-ville area?+
Centre-ville is well served by public transport. Montreux train station sits in the heart of the neighbourhood and connects to Lausanne in about 25 minutes and to Vevey in around 10 minutes. Regional buses cover the lakeshore villages, and the MVR mountain railway departs from the same station for destinations such as Rochers-de-Naye. During the Montreux Jazz Festival, most main venues are reachable on foot from hotels in this area.
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