Is Davos Access affiliated with the World Economic Forum?

No. We are an independent logistics and intelligence service for Davos side-event week. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to WEF in any way.

Do you sell WEF Congress Centre badges?

No. Official WEF badges are never sold by third parties — anyone claiming otherwise is the scam. We don't sell, broker, or facilitate access to them.

Do you charge people to speak at side events?

Never. It's a standing public policy — we don't monetize speaking slots or participation, full stop.

How do you make money?

Through direct service requests — ground support, logistics, and introductions.

Is it too late to find accommodation in Davos for WEF week?

Not necessarily. Alongside standard hotel rooms, there are hotel residences, serviced apartments, private apartments and chalets, plus cancellations and late corporate releases. Much of this inventory moves through local owners and brokers rather than the big booking platforms.

What types of accommodation are available at short notice in Davos?

Last-minute options can include hotel residences, serviced apartments, private apartments, chalets, late corporate releases, cancellations and short-notice private rentals. Most aren't listed publicly.

What should I specify when booking last-minute accommodation in Davos?

Be specific about the number of people, the number of actual beds you need, and what you are prepared to compromise on — for example, sharing bedrooms or accepting a longer walk to the Promenade. This lets us work with the inventory that actually exists instead of searching for an ideal property that may not be available.

Why does the address matter for Davos accommodation during WEF week?

During WEF week, security arrangements, access controls and local registration can affect how you use an accommodation address. Your accommodation is separate from your WEF accreditation, so it's important to know where you're staying and how it connects to the venues you plan to visit.

How to Davos, Last Minute

If you're looking for accommodation in Davos for WEF week, there comes a point when the normal search stops being very useful.

The hotel you wanted isn't showing availability. The apartment you found a few months ago has disappeared. The big booking platforms aren't giving you many sensible options.

This is usually where people assume there is nothing left.

There can be.

The accommodation market in Davos changes as WEF gets closer. Alongside the conventional hotel inventory, there are hotel residences, serviced apartments, private apartments and chalets. There are also cancellations, late corporate releases and properties that move through local owners and brokers rather than the major booking platforms.

This is the last-minute market.

It is smaller, more fragmented and, in some cases, considerably more expensive.

It is also where knowing Davos makes a difference.

How the last-minute market works

A property can be held for months waiting for a WEF booking.

An owner may change their plans. A company may release accommodation it no longer needs. A booking can fall through. A chalet that was being kept back for a particular group may suddenly become available.

And there are plenty of people watching the same inventory.

Prices can therefore be unpredictable. Some owners hold their price. Some negotiate as the week approaches. Some properties disappear immediately.

There is no single rule.

The trick is knowing what you're looking at — and whether the person offering it actually controls the property.

The last-minute strategy

If you're booking late, don't just ask: "What do you have for four people?"

Be specific.

Four people and four beds is one search.

Four people happy to share two bedrooms is another.

The same applies to chalets and apartments. Tell us how many people are coming, how many actual beds you need, and what you're prepared to compromise on.

Then we can work with the inventory that actually exists rather than searching for an imaginary perfect property.

Look beyond hotel rooms

At this stage, the interesting options can be:

hotel residences
serviced apartments
private apartments
chalets
late corporate releases
cancellations
short-notice private rentals

Most of it isn't listed publicly. And some listings that look available simply aren't.

That's why last-minute accommodation needs a little more checking than clicking "book."

And then there is the address

Davos is a small place. During WEF week, the difference between addresses becomes much more important.

Security arrangements, access and local registration can affect how you use an accommodation address during the week.

Your accommodation is separate from your WEF accreditation.

Know where you're staying before you commit.

What we actually track

We keep an eye on the accommodation that moves outside the standard hotel search. The remaining market is fragmented, and it changes — a place can appear today and disappear tomorrow.

We've been doing this for close to a decade. It's rarely glamorous and it isn't always central — but it's usually something.

So rather than sending you through endless searches, we bring together what we can actually find and assess.

What is it?
Where is it?
How many people does it really sleep?
What does it cost?

Then you can decide whether it works.

Looking for a last-minute stay?

Tell us what you need — number of people, actual beds, dates and preferred type of accommodation. We'll show you what is realistically available.

Frequently asked questions

Is it too late to find accommodation in Davos for WEF week?: Not necessarily. Alongside standard hotel rooms, there are hotel residences, serviced apartments, private apartments and chalets, plus cancellations and late corporate releases. Much of this inventory moves through local owners and brokers rather than the big booking platforms.
What types of accommodation are available at short notice in Davos?: Last-minute options can include hotel residences, serviced apartments, private apartments, chalets, late corporate releases, cancellations and short-notice private rentals. Most aren't listed publicly.
What should I specify when booking last-minute accommodation in Davos?: Be specific about the number of people, the number of actual beds you need, and what you are prepared to compromise on — for example, sharing bedrooms or accepting a longer walk to the Promenade. This lets us work with the inventory that actually exists instead of searching for an ideal property that may not be available.
Why does the address matter for Davos accommodation during WEF week?: During WEF week, security arrangements, access controls and local registration can affect how you use an accommodation address. Your accommodation is separate from your WEF accreditation, so it's important to know where you're staying and how it connects to the venues you plan to visit.

Comparing this against properties that already have a known address and distance? See What's Available. Trying to read an unfamiliar listing? See The Swiss Way.