TEST Swiss Alps Coliving, Liddes, Switzerland
Why You Gotta Stay Here
Because where else can you open your laptop to a view of the Swiss Alps, close it at noon, and be on a mountain trail by 12:15? Swiss Alps Coliving is a converted hotel in the tiny village of Liddes in the Valais region — tucked into the Grand St. Bernard valley at the foot of one of the most dramatic landscapes in Europe. It’s affordable (genuinely, for Switzerland), it’s social, and it was literally built by the community that now fills it. That’s not a marketing line — it’s the world’s first crowdfunded coliving, co-owned by people from the USA, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Romania, and Palestine. You’re not checking into someone’s business. You’re stepping into someone’s home.
Why We’re Obsessed
The backstory alone earns it. In January 2023, a group of coliving enthusiasts found an old hotel in the Swiss Alps and crowdfunded its transformation into a community space for remote workers and adventurers. It worked. And the result is something that feels genuinely different from the polished, generic coworking-meets-hostel formula you see everywhere else. There’s a sauna in the building. There’s a community manager on-site. There are group ski passes for 90 CHF, communal dinners, weekend trips, and the kind of accidental friendships that happen when curious people share a kitchen at altitude. One past guest learned to drive manual transmission from another coliver. That’s the Swiss Alps Coliving energy.
The Vibe
Warm, unpretentious, adventurous. Think less “influencer retreat” and more “crew of interesting people who all happened to end up in the Alps at the same time.” The space holds 22 colivers across 10 rooms — small enough that you actually get to know everyone, big enough that you’re not tripping over each other. There’s a mountain-view workspace with ergonomic chairs and a standing desk, a cozy communal dining area, and a spacious shared kitchen. It’s the kind of place where someone suggests a sunset hike after dinner and half the house comes along.
Who It’s For
Remote workers and digital nomads who are tired of grinding in grey cities. Adventurers who want a base camp, not just a bed. Solo travellers who want instant community without having to work too hard for it. People who’ve been meaning to try coliving but want somewhere with soul, not just a slick landing page. And honestly, anyone who’s looked at Switzerland and thought “I could never afford that” — because here, you actually can.
Details
Location: Rue du fond de ville 9, Liddes, Valais, Switzerland
Room types:
- Shared room (bunk, ensuite bathroom) — 275 CHF / 7 nights · 700 CHF / 28 nights
- Twin private room (ensuite bathroom) — 588 CHF / 7 nights · 1,500 CHF / 28 nights
- Double private room (ensuite bathroom) — 588 CHF / 7 nights · 1,500 CHF / 28 nights
All rooms include bed linen.
What’s included: High-speed wifi, dedicated coworking area, on-site community manager, sauna access, communal kitchen and dining space, organised community events.
Good to Know
The village of Liddes has two grocery stores (one open Sunday mornings) and two local restaurants. There’s an indoor swimming pool in nearby Bourg St. Pierre — heated to 29°C, and free with the St. Bernard Pass. The Hotel Napoleon in Bourg St. Pierre also has a larger spa with sauna and Turkish bath for 20 CHF. The Liddes-Vichères ski area is five minutes by car and has four lifts; book a group season pass through SAC for just 90 CHF (if arranged 2–3 weeks ahead). Summer activities include hiking, trail running, road cycling, mountain biking, SUP and tennis. In winter it’s a paradise for ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoe hikes. Two SAC mountain huts sit within the municipality — Cabane de Mille at 2,500m and Cabane Combe de l’A at 2,400m.
Getting There
From Geneva Airport, trains to Martigny run every 30 minutes. From Martigny, take a train to Orsières, then a bus to Liddes. The whole journey is easy and well-connected. From the bus stop, it’s a five-minute walk to the coliving — or message them and they’ll come pick you up if you’ve got luggage. Plan your route at sbb.ch and buy tickets at omio.com.
Book This Stay
Visit swissalpscoliving.com to check availability and book your room. You can also reach the team via WhatsApp at +41 76 634 4193 or email coliving@frilingue.ch. Follow their community on Instagram at @swissalpscoliving.