Design apartment with mezzanine and village views in Zermatt

The apartment

The apartment is on Bodmenstrasse, uphill, five minutes on foot from the centre of Zermatt. Fully renovated, it combines contemporary style with warm Alpine touches: exposed light-wood roof timbers, parquet floors, black-and-white mountain photographs, cushions and throws with cable-car motifs. You have the whole apartment to yourselves.

What strikes you as you walk in is the sense of volume. The high ceilings and large windows create an airy, inviting atmosphere, and natural light fills the space throughout the day. The mezzanine, overlooking the living room, adds a sleeping area without taking anything away from that feeling of space.

The bright living room and the mezzanine

The living room, under a high sloping wood-clad ceiling, is furnished for relaxing: sofas, poufs and a coffee table, room to read, talk or watch a film on the television. Its large windows frame the village and the mountains opposite; this is where you come back to after a day of skiing, a hike or an evening in the restaurants and boutiques of Zermatt.

The mezzanine looks down over the living room, under the roof timbers. It holds the third bed, 160 cm wide, and a desk corner for those who need to keep an eye on their laptop. A wooden staircase lined with bookshelves leads up to it, and a guest in January 2026 noticed the selection of books in several languages.

Two bedrooms and the mezzanine: sleeps six

One bedroom has a 180 cm king-size bed, the other a 160 cm queen-size bed, and the main bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. With the 160 cm bed on the mezzanine, that makes three large beds and six sleeping places, for a family, couples or a small group of friends looking for space and comfort.

The mezzanine is open to the living room: a proper bed, but not a closed bedroom, which matters if not everyone goes to bed at the same time. The apartment has blackout blinds, hangers and storage for clothes. Sheets, duvet covers and towels are provided.

Two modern bathrooms

Both bathrooms are modern: one has a bathtub, the other a rain shower, with grey tiles and light-wood vanity units. For six, they make all the difference for morning routines and after a long day in the mountains. A hairdryer and shower gel are provided.

One thing to be aware of: the en-suite bathroom of the main bedroom has a water pump that only switches on when the toilet is flushed. It makes a brief noise at that moment, including at night, and stays completely silent the rest of the time. We would rather you knew.

The kitchen, the table and the fondue

The kitchen is fully equipped for making breakfast, cooking dinner or spending a quiet evening in: oven, hob, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and coffee, electric kettle, toaster, utensils, baking tray, cooking basics, wine glasses and children's tableware. A guest in August 2026 writes that it was the best-equipped kitchen they had ever had in a holiday apartment. There is no microwave.

A fondue set is waiting, ready to use: just bring the cheese and a burner, easily found in the village supermarkets, for a real fondue evening. No need to buy bottled water either: the apartment is supplied with pure mountain spring water, safe to drink straight from the tap. The dining table, under the mezzanine, brings everyone together.

The view over the village

The view is the apartment's great asset, and many reviews mention it first: the village of Zermatt below, its rooftops, the valley and the mountains around it. A wooden balcony runs along the façade, with a table for eating outside and deckchairs.

In winter, snow-covered roofs and white peaks; in summer, forests and green slopes above the village. The view is of the village and the valley.

The 80 steps, honestly

Getting to the apartment means climbing 80 outdoor steps, with no lift. That is the trade-off for the location: uphill, quiet, with the view as the reward. Those who do not mind the climb gain peace, privacy and perspective; a guest in September 2026 sums it up: the stairs don't get any easier, but what a view.

With large luggage, a guest in December 2025 advises taking an electric taxi from the station, and guests in February 2026 say they planned their days to limit the trips up and down. We do not recommend this apartment for families with young children or for guests with heavy luggage, and a guest in November 2025 notes that it is not necessarily recommended for people with reduced mobility.

The neighbourhood: Bodmenstrasse, above the centre

Bodmenstrasse is five minutes on foot from the centre of Zermatt, uphill: hence the view, the quiet, and the steps. Shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and the lifts are easy to reach, and yet the apartment stays pleasantly quiet.

In winter, Zermatt gives access to one of the largest ski areas in Europe, the Matterhorn Ski Paradise; the Gornergrat railway and the Klein Matterhorn cable car are easy to reach. In summer, it is time for hiking, mountain biking, glacier visits and scenic train rides. A shared ski room is available in the building.

Getting to Zermatt without a car

Zermatt is a car-free village: you leave your car at the Täsch car park, from where the rail shuttle reaches Zermatt in 12 minutes (a taxi from Täsch is the other option), or you arrive directly by train from Visp. From Zermatt station, allow about ten minutes on foot or by electric taxi, then the 80 steps. Detailed instructions are sent to you before arrival.

Who it suits

Couples, families and skiers looking for both comfort and calm, and small groups of friends who want a bright, well-designed interior close to the village. For six, everyone has their place: a guest in November 2025, who came as a group of six, says they never felt they were getting in each other's way. For two or four, you enjoy the space and the two bathrooms.

It is less suited to families with young children, heavily loaded travellers and people with reduced mobility, because of the steps. The minimum stay is four nights.

Arrival and departure, in practice

Self check-in from 5 pm, with a key box; the wifi code is in the arrival guide available on site. For an earlier arrival or a later departure, write to us from your booking and we will confirm depending on the cleaning schedule. We reply every day from 9 am to 9 pm, usually within the hour.

Check-out is at 9 am at the latest. We ask for two things: wash what you used in the kitchen, and take your rubbish with you, as there is no bin in the building. Final cleaning is included and done by our team.

Good to know before booking

Non-smoking apartment, no pets and no parties; quiet requested between 10 pm and 7 am, shoes off indoors. Access via 80 steps with no lift, no washing machine and no microwave. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed.

The tourist tax is included in the price shown. It is the same apartment as on the booking platforms, prepared by the same team: by booking here, you deal directly with us before, during and after your stay.

Amenities, the full list

• •Wifi
• •Television
• •Heating
• •Hot water
• •Blackout blinds
• •Desk corner
• •Fully equipped kitchen
• •Oven
• •Hob
• •Fridge
• •Freezer
• •Dishwasher
• •Coffee machine and coffee
• •Electric kettle
• •Toaster
• •Kitchen utensils
• •Baking tray
• •Cooking basics
• •Wine glasses
• •Children's tableware
• •Fondue set
• •Drinkable spring water from the tap
• •Two bathrooms
• •Bathtub
• •Hairdryer
• •Shower gel
• •Essentials: towels, sheets, soap and toilet paper
• •Bed linen and towels provided
• •Hangers
• •Clothes storage
• •Shared ski room in the building
• •Smoke detector
• •Carbon monoxide detector
• •Final cleaning included