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Lausanne

Lausanne is Switzerland's Olympic Capital on Lake Geneva — one of Europe's most naturally dog-welcoming cities, where dogs ride the metro free, roam the 200-hectare Sauvabelin forest, and are welcomed in virtually every restaurant. Top spots for pets include the Forêt de Sauvabelin urban forest, the Lavaux UNESCO vineyard trail along the lake, and the Ouchy lakefront promenade, especially around Ouchy (lakeside), the Flon creative district, and the medieval Cité.

🏨 5 hotels💶 From €160/night

5pet-friendly hotels

⭐ 9.0avg. rating

5with no pet fee

from €160/night

Why Lausanne with your pet?

📍 Top spot

the Forêt de Sauvabelin urban forest, the Lavaux UNESCO vineyard trail along the lake, and the Ouchy lakefront promenade.

🏘️ Best area

Ouchy (lakeside), the Flon creative district, and the medieval Cité.

Top pet-friendly hotels: Lausanne

9.41.9k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★★

Beau-Rivage Palace

Exceptional·1.9k reviews

🐾 Pet policyRated outstanding, Beau-Rivage Palace extends genuine hospitality to pets with special arrival touches. No pet fee here: your furry travel partner stays free of charge. Pets are accepted up to 10 kg; one pet per room maximum. The hotel is a short walk from pet-accessible beach areas, ideal for morning runs with your dog. Leads required in all shared spaces; pets are not admitted to the spa or restaurant areas. Letting the hotel know about your pet at the time of booking is strongly recommended.

Private lakeside parkSpaMichelin-starred dining

From

CHF420/ night

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9.11.4k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★★

Lausanne Palace

Exceptional·1.4k reviews

🐾 Pet policyLausanne Palace warmly welcomes well-behaved pets and offers a dedicated welcome amenity for four-legged guests. Great news: there is no pet surcharge. Your companion stays at no additional cost. Maximum accepted weight: 10 kg. One pet per room. Convenient green spaces and dog-friendly parks are just a short walk away. Pets must be kept on a lead in all common areas and are not permitted in the spa or dining facilities. Remember to mention your pet when booking so the hotel can prepare accordingly.

Panoramic lake viewsSpa & poolCity centre location

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CHF380/ night

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9987

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★☆

Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence

Exceptional·987 reviews

🐾 Pet policyAt Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence, dogs and cats are a familiar sight: the team is well versed in hosting four-legged guests. No pet fee here: your furry travel partner stays free of charge. Pets are accepted up to 20 kg; one pet per room maximum. The hotel is a short walk from pet-accessible beach areas, ideal for morning runs with your dog. A lead is required in corridors and shared spaces. Please do not leave your pet alone in the room. Letting the hotel know about your pet at the time of booking is strongly recommended.

Lakefront locationGarden terraceNo pet fee

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CHF245/ night

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8.62.3k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★☆

Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne

Excellent·2.3k reviews

🐾 Pet policyMövenpick Hotel Lausanne is a pet-friendly property that welcomes dogs and cats with genuine warmth. Pets stay completely free of charge — no extra fee applies. Pets are accepted up to 20 kg; one pet per room maximum. A dog-friendly park or green space is within easy walking distance of the property. The property also offers: on-site restaurant. Keep your pet on a lead in public areas and avoid leaving them unsupervised in the room. Please declare your pet at the time of booking to ensure a suitable room allocation.

M2 metro nearbyNo pet feeRestaurant

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CHF185/ night

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8.81.1k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★☆

Alpha-Palmiers Hotel

Excellent·1.1k reviews

🐾 Pet policyAt Alpha-Palmiers Hotel, dogs and cats are a familiar sight: the team is well versed in hosting four-legged guests. Great news: there is no pet surcharge. Your companion stays at no additional cost. Pets are accepted up to 20 kg; one pet per room maximum. A dog-friendly park or green space is within easy walking distance of the property. Pets must be kept on a lead in common areas and should not be left unattended in rooms. Remember to mention your pet when booking so the hotel can prepare accordingly.

City centreNo pet feeGood value

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CHF160/ night

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Lausanne: history & character

Lausanne is the world's Olympic capital — the International Olympic Committee has been headquartered here since 1915, with the Olympic Museum on the shores of Lake Geneva as its symbolic heart. Founded in Roman times as Lousonna, the medieval city grew around its Gothic cathedral, one of the finest in Switzerland. Today, Lausanne is an exceptional destination for travelling with pets: Swiss law mandates strong animal welfare standards, dogs ride the M1/M2 metro and TL trams free of charge, and the 200-hectare Sauvabelin forest within the city offers off-lead trails. Terrace restaurants almost universally welcome dogs, and the Ouchy lakefront is a perfect daily walk with spectacular Alpine views across to France.

Key sights

🌲

Forêt de Sauvabelin

✓ Pet-friendly

200-hectare forest in the heart of Lausanne with off-lead trails, a natural lake and observation tower — the paradise of Lausanne's dogs.

⛵

Ouchy Lakefront

✓ Pet-friendly

1 km lakeside promenade with views of the French Alps, ideal for dogs. CGN lake boats accept leashed pets on board.

⛪

Cathédrale de Lausanne

✓ Pet-friendly

13th-century Gothic masterpiece dominating the old town. Dogs are welcome outside and on the forecourt with panoramic views over the lake.

🏛️

Place de la Palud

✓ Pet-friendly

Lively medieval square with Renaissance fountain and town hall. Dog-friendly café terraces and a market every Wednesday and Friday.

🍇

Lavaux Vineyards

✓ Pet-friendly

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards stretching along Lake Geneva. Walking trails open to leashed dogs with breathtaking lake and Alpine views.

🌳

Parc de Montbenon

✓ Pet-friendly

Grand hilltop park with panoramic terrace over the lake and Alps. Spacious lawns and shaded paths perfect for dogs.

🐾 Travelling with a pet in Lausanne

1Dogs travel free on the entire TL network (M1/M2 metro, buses, trolleybuses) — no extra ticket needed, lead required at all times.
2Sauvabelin forest allows off-lead dogs on most of its trails — ideal for long morning runs away from city streets.
3Lausanne terrace restaurants almost universally welcome dogs — just ask on arrival; refusals are rare by local custom.
4Vidy beach allows dogs off-season (September to May); in summer, go early before 9 am or stick to the Ouchy lakefront promenade.
5Emergency vet CHUV VetSuisse (chemin des Boveresses 155) provides 24/7 care — the top referral centre for complex cases in the region.

ℹ️ Practical info

•Entry into Switzerland from the EU requires the EU pet passport with valid rabies vaccination; from outside the EU, a health certificate and ISO 11784/11785 microchip are mandatory.
•Geneva Airport (GVA, 45 min away) is the main gateway — cabin pets are accepted on most flights subject to individual airline rules.
•Lausanne enjoys a temperate lakeside climate: warm summers (25–30 °C), mild winters with occasional snow (0–5 °C) — a year-round destination.
•The Swiss franc (CHF) is the currency; prices are high but hotels in this guide have clearly stated pet policies with no hidden surprises.
•Migros and Coop supermarkets stock good-quality pet food — large branches are open 7 days a week including Sunday at the main station.

🐾 Travel guide

Complete Lausanne pet travel guide

Restaurants, parks, transport, beaches, vets. Everything you need to know for Lausanne with your pet.

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Restaurants

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Parks & Walks

Off-leash zones, trails & green spaces

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Transport

Metros, trains & pet travel rules

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Beaches

Dog-friendly beaches & coastal walks

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Sights, museums & things to do

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Pet Sitting

Trusted sitters & day care services

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Vets

Emergency vets & animal clinics

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Local Tips

Local rules, habits & insider tips

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🗺️ Pet-friendly hotel map: Lausanne

🌡️ Typical weather in Lausanne

Average temperatures. Ideal for planning your pet trip

Jan🌧️2°

Feb🌦️3°

Mar🌦️7°

Apr⛅11°

May⛅15°✓ Best

Jun🌤️19°✓ Best

Jul☀️22°✓ Best

Aug☀️22°✓ Best

Sep⛅17°✓ Best

Oct⛅12°

Nov🌧️6°

Dec🌧️3°

🐾 Best months to travel with a pet in Lausanne: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Explore Lausanne hotels by type

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Frequently asked questions

Do hotels in Lausanne genuinely accept pets?+

Yes. The 5 hotels listed on this page have been verified to have an explicit pet-acceptance policy on Booking.com. We don't list hotels that only say "subject to availability". Each property actively welcomes pets.

Where are the best places to walk a dog in Lausanne?+

Lausanne has excellent options: the Forêt de Sauvabelin urban forest, the Lavaux UNESCO vineyard trail along the lake, and the Ouchy lakefront promenade. These areas let dogs exercise freely and are within a short distance of the hotels on this list.

What is the average pet fee in Lausanne hotels?+

Pet fees typically range from €0–€30 per night in Lausanne. Some premium properties charge up to €50. Around 40% of properties on our list charge no additional pet fee. Filter by "dogs stay free" to find them.

Do I need a pet passport to travel to Lausanne?+

If you're travelling from within the EU, an EU pet passport (with up-to-date rabies vaccination) is recommended for Switzerland. From outside the EU, check entry requirements with the Switzerland embassy in your home country.

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Lausanne

🏨 5 hotels💶 From €160/night

Top pet-friendly hotels: Lausanne

9.41.9k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★★

Beau-Rivage Palace

Exceptional·1.9k reviews

Private lakeside parkSpaMichelin-starred dining

From

CHF420/ night

Book on Booking.com →

9.11.4k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★★

Lausanne Palace

Exceptional·1.4k reviews

Panoramic lake viewsSpa & poolCity centre location

From

CHF380/ night

Book on Booking.com →

9987

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★☆

Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence

Exceptional·987 reviews

Lakefront locationGarden terraceNo pet fee

From

CHF245/ night

Book on Booking.com →

8.62.3k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★☆

Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne

Excellent·2.3k reviews

M2 metro nearbyNo pet feeRestaurant

From

CHF185/ night

Book on Booking.com →

8.81.1k

🐾 No pet fee

★★★★☆

Alpha-Palmiers Hotel

Excellent·1.1k reviews

City centreNo pet feeGood value

From

CHF160/ night

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Lausanne: history & character

Key sights

🌲

Forêt de Sauvabelin

✓ Pet-friendly

200-hectare forest in the heart of Lausanne with off-lead trails, a natural lake and observation tower — the paradise of Lausanne's dogs.

⛵

Ouchy Lakefront

✓ Pet-friendly

1 km lakeside promenade with views of the French Alps, ideal for dogs. CGN lake boats accept leashed pets on board.

⛪

Cathédrale de Lausanne

✓ Pet-friendly

13th-century Gothic masterpiece dominating the old town. Dogs are welcome outside and on the forecourt with panoramic views over the lake.

🏛️

Place de la Palud

✓ Pet-friendly

Lively medieval square with Renaissance fountain and town hall. Dog-friendly café terraces and a market every Wednesday and Friday.

🍇

Lavaux Vineyards

✓ Pet-friendly

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards stretching along Lake Geneva. Walking trails open to leashed dogs with breathtaking lake and Alpine views.

🌳

Parc de Montbenon

✓ Pet-friendly

Grand hilltop park with panoramic terrace over the lake and Alps. Spacious lawns and shaded paths perfect for dogs.

🐾 Travelling with a pet in Lausanne

1Dogs travel free on the entire TL network (M1/M2 metro, buses, trolleybuses) — no extra ticket needed, lead required at all times.
2Sauvabelin forest allows off-lead dogs on most of its trails — ideal for long morning runs away from city streets.
3Lausanne terrace restaurants almost universally welcome dogs — just ask on arrival; refusals are rare by local custom.
4Vidy beach allows dogs off-season (September to May); in summer, go early before 9 am or stick to the Ouchy lakefront promenade.
5Emergency vet CHUV VetSuisse (chemin des Boveresses 155) provides 24/7 care — the top referral centre for complex cases in the region.

ℹ️ Practical info

•Entry into Switzerland from the EU requires the EU pet passport with valid rabies vaccination; from outside the EU, a health certificate and ISO 11784/11785 microchip are mandatory.
•Geneva Airport (GVA, 45 min away) is the main gateway — cabin pets are accepted on most flights subject to individual airline rules.
•Lausanne enjoys a temperate lakeside climate: warm summers (25–30 °C), mild winters with occasional snow (0–5 °C) — a year-round destination.
•The Swiss franc (CHF) is the currency; prices are high but hotels in this guide have clearly stated pet policies with no hidden surprises.
•Migros and Coop supermarkets stock good-quality pet food — large branches are open 7 days a week including Sunday at the main station.

🌡️ Typical weather in Lausanne

Average temperatures. Ideal for planning your pet trip

Jan🌧️2°

Feb🌦️3°

Mar🌦️7°

Apr⛅11°

May⛅15°✓ Best

Jun🌤️19°✓ Best

Jul☀️22°✓ Best

Aug☀️22°✓ Best

Sep⛅17°✓ Best

Oct⛅12°

Nov🌧️6°

Dec🌧️3°

🐾 Best months to travel with a pet in Lausanne: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Frequently asked questions

Do hotels in Lausanne genuinely accept pets?+

Where are the best places to walk a dog in Lausanne?+

What is the average pet fee in Lausanne hotels?+

Do I need a pet passport to travel to Lausanne?+