Ending a RS tour in Chamonix on Sep 22 and spending two additional weeks until we fly out of Zurich. I have not booked hotels as I have no idea where we will end up--is this going to be an issue? I am fine with 2-3 star hotels and in less travelled spots but how realistic is it to book a day or two ahead? Thank you so much for any tips or ideas.
Posted by
CA
2076 posts
Take a look at Booking.com and see what is available. Also check Hotels.com. It should give you an idea of what is left on those sites and prices. I’d get booking rooms ASAP.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11333 posts
It usually starts to get quieter in Switzerland the end of September but it depends on where you are. I personally would not take the chance as I am a bit fussy about my lodgings. I don’t need fancy but I need a good location and decent facilities among other personal criteria.
Do you have any idea what you want to go or where you want to go? Can you at least take a stab at an itinerary and maybe book the first week after Chamonix?
Posted by
OP
12 posts
It seems likely that it will be weather dependent as to where we go so it would be hard to book something given that unknown.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5527 posts
You know that you need to end in Zurich. I would suggest that you make a reservation somewhere near Zurich for your last night(s).
Posted by
Washington DC
27142 posts
I'm not picky about lodgings, but as a budget traveler I'd be very worried about being forced into a higher category of hotel than I wanted to pay for. However, I haven't been to Switzerland in ages, so this is just a theoretical possibility.
At the very least, I agree that keeping a sharp eye on booking.com would be prudent. It can give you an early warning signal that you may need to alter your itinerary. I failed to follow that advice on my current trip and ended up paying way too much money in one town due to an automobile rally and in another due to a music festival--neither of which interested me at all.
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19095 posts
It seems likely that it will be weather dependent as to where we go
It seems likely that it well be weather dependent and availability dependent as to where you will go.
Posted by
Citizen of the World
1437 posts
I think that this September it’s wise to book ahead because Europe is having a record-breaking season this year welcoming international travelers and September in Switzerland is still high season.
Posted by
Thun, Switzerland
486 posts
Another website you can check out is bnb.ch
Along with the popular tourist spots you can find places listed here that are slightly off of the beaten path, but almost always along great hiking or cycling routes and accessible by public transportation.