The easiest way to travel through Europe, and Switzerland for that matter, is with a rail pass. Interrail offers One-Country Passes and a Global Pass to European citizens for different periods of time. Pass holders profit from several discounts across the continent.

Eurail is the equivalent to Interrail for non-Europeans. They sell the popular Global Pass as well as Select Passes, where you get to select between two and four countries you wish to travel in. With a Eurail pass, you profit from the same benefits as with an Interrail pass. 

Momondo is a fantastic search engine. Their calendar view lets you figure out the cheapest day to travel, which comes in very handy. What I like most about Momondo is the fact that they also search the small booking sites that usually go unnoticed by the big search engines.

Before I put my money down on a flight, I always check Momondo and Skyscanner to make sure I get the best deal. Skyscanner searches hundreds of different airlines, including budget flights that sometimes don't show on other search engines.

Whenever I travel, I use booking.com to reserve my bed. They have a seemingly endless selection of hotels, hostels and other types of accommodation. The best part is that you don't need to pay a deposit upon booking, which allows you to change your plans spontaneously. 

Hostelworld is all about finding a cheap place to stay. They're very popular with backpackers and provide tons of reviews from budget travellers. I find those more helpful than the ones at booking.com, which is why I always head to Hostelworld first to check the market. 

Expedia is one of the best when it comes to comparing everything you need to plan your trip. They let you book hotels, flights or a combination of the two. If you're not keen on searching for flights and accommodation on separate sites, the Expedia search engine will play right into your hands.

Hostelling International runs 51 high-standard hostels in Switzerland and more than 4000 across the world. With a HI membership, you'll benefit from a discount on every stay with them as well as several additional discounts for activities, travel, museums and much more.

The Swiss Hotelcard is a fantastic invention for people who like staying in hotels. It gives you a 50% discount on over 650 participating hotels across Switzerland, Austria and Germany. The annual fee to obtain this card is 99 CHF and their sign-up process is very straightforward. 

On Airbnb, people rent out their apartments and rooms to travellers. Most of the time, you'll pay a lot less than you would at a hotel. By using Airbnb, you'll get the chance to escape the touristy parts of your destination and see how the locals live.

If you're looking for a free place to stay, Couchsurfing is your go-to place. This website puts you in touch with people that let you stay on their couch for free. It’s a great way to save money and make new friends, who can introduce you to the hidden gems of their hometown.

If you're looking for a campsite, camping.ch is the place to go. Their extensive list contains almost 400 campsites across Switzerland and provides lots of information about the infrastructure, points of interest in the vicinity, photos and a link to the corresponding website.

The Agrotourism website lets you find farm-related accommodation in the countryside. If you're looking for a budget place to stay out of the ordinary, sleeping on straw is quite an experience. You're also able to book other farm activities and adventures through this website.

If you're new to Airbnb, use this link to register and get 40$ off your first booking.