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Geneva Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Brunswick Monument

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Interior entrance
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Terrace/patio
Lunch served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
In the heart of Geneva, Geneva Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with continental breakfast, a cozy coffee shop/cafe, and an on-site restaurant serving lunch. Enjoy the garden views or unwind in the library while staying connected with in-room WiFi - past guests have praised its overall value and helpful staff.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $116
includes taxes & fees
$103 per night
May 24 - May 25

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
Located on the top floor
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rue Rothschild 28-30, Geneva, 1202

What's nearby

  • Rue du Rhône - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • United Nations European Headquarters - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Geneva - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Saint-Pierre Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 20 min drive
  • Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 10 min walk
  • Geneva Station - 11 min walk
  • Geneve-Secheron Station - 15 min walk
  • Butini Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Mole Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • France Tram Stop - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Glowing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickwick Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Catrín - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tag's Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little India - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Geneva Hostel

At Geneva Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from United Nations European Headquarters and Jet d'Eau Fountain. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Butini Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Mole Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, Farsi, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Uncovered onsite self parking (CHF 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Bicycle parking
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch only.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.75 per person, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs CHF 15 per night with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Geneva Hostel Geneva
Geneva Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Geneva Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Geneva

Frequently asked questions

Does Geneva Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Geneva Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Geneva Hostel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Geneva Hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 15 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Geneva Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Geneva Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino d'Annemasse (12-min drive) and Domaine de Divonne Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Geneva Hostel and nearby?

Geneva Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Geneva Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Geneva Hostel like?

Geneva Hostel is in Geneva City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Butini Tram Stop and 18 minutes' walk from United Nations European Headquarters. Travelers give top marks for the hostel's prime location.

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Geneva Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Location
Lobby
Service staff
Bed
Bathroom
Lake
Air conditioning
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with generous and reasonable timings, offering a good selection of food. (19 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Stayed here solo for 2 nights whilst travelling Switzerland. It’s a 5 minute walk to the lake but maybe 20 to the more central part. Location was fab 5 minute walk to bus stop. Kitchen/toilets were great & clean. Bedrooms were outdated but for the price especially including breakfast can’t complain.
Emily, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very nice and the breakfast was great!
Anna Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and a great location
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great for a nights stay and very close to lake and all amenities
Kate Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hostel. Clean, friendly, secure. Easy check in. Only a couple streets away from some good food spots. Enjoyed my time here as a solo female traveler! Good breakfast as well.
Anne, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Average

Stay was average. The showers don’t have any kind of soap or shower gel in them, which is strange for a hostel. You also have to pay a deposit for a towel of 13 francs and you get 10 back on check out.
Rob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was brilliant , the breakfast, the property and the transport.
Abeda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Muhammad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The distance wss great and staff very supportive 👏
Rejoice, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a wonderful place to stay if you are a solo traveler! It has clean rooms, a big free breakfast, and many of the best places in Geneva are within walking distance. The front desk staff are also friendly and very helpful!
McKenna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, modern facilities and nice breakfast - in short, it was a great experience!
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 night stay

Lovely hostel. Staff were great & breakfast was fab! Nice & clean too. Enjoyable stay!
Alison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel in Geneva. Walking distance to the water and the area you want to be. Included breakfast was basic (sandwichs, croissants, cereal, a couple fruits) but good.
Curtis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hostel

Amazing hostel in Geneva, I was a little skeptical as everywhere I looked for a place to stay in Geneva was really expensive and I ended up going for this hostel and I’m so glad I did. The area was perfect a short and very scenic walk by the river to the old town and close to the bus stop that can take you to and from the airport. The staff were a highlight in this hostel, especially the gentleman on reception (I sadly did not catch his name) who seen I had sunburn on my face on the last night of my stay and gave me some of his own cream for the night, he is a credit to the team and went above and beyond. The breakfast was decent and they also had food on an evening in the restaurant available to purchase and pasta available at reception 24/7. The beds were comfortable the only issue I had was the mattress protector on my bed was very loud making crinkle noises every time I moved but I think this was only my bed as I didn’t hear anyone else’s! Other than that it was very comfortable and everyone in the hostel was friendly. I would love to see some activities hosted there for solo travellers to meet others this would be a great addition. All in all I would definitely recommend this hostel and can’t wait to stay here again!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply welcoming Clean and nice place to stay on budget
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location
Darius, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

staffs are very friendly. good breakfast.
TETSUO, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was friendly and knowledgable. I appreciated the lockers and that everything is accessed by keycard, so the level of safety is raised. Unfortunately, with a hostel, when you are sleeping with strangers you do run into a risk of sharing a room with people who are loud, not conscious of others, or messy. This is not a fault of this hostel, but always something to be aware of for any first-time hostel go-er
Dana M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Geneva Hostel was clean, breakfast great, service- the best!
JoAnn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean bed, including the breakfast that was good Need more bathroom and toilets hopefully
Shion, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A Comfortable Stay in Geneva with a Few Downsides

I stayed at this hostel in Geneva for two nights, and overall, it was a positive experience. The room was clean, and the price included a simple but good buffet breakfast, as well as a free public transport pass that you can start using from the moment you arrive at the airport until the end of your stay—definitely a nice perk. The location is excellent—very close to the main train station and the FlixBus stop, which was super convenient for me. The hostel also offers plenty of common areas where you can study, relax, or hang out before heading out or winding down at night. One thing to note: towels are not included in the price. You can rent one for 13 CHF (Swiss Francs)—10 CHF is a refundable deposit and 3 CHF is the rental fee. If you’ve forgotten anything, like toothpaste or earplugs, you can purchase it at the hostel, which is helpful. That said, there were a couple of downsides. The hostel doesn’t seem to enforce a quiet time, and during my stay, a school group was making noise on my floor around midnight and even again at 3 AM. I believe it would really help if a quiet time policy—say from 9 PM to 6 or 7 AM—were implemented and clearly communicated during check-in and when booking online. Also, the Wi-Fi was a bit too slow for my needs. Despite these issues, I had a good stay and would still consider returning if I ever visit Geneva again.
Igor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hostel - highly recommend

A great hostel with everything you need.
Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at Geneva Hostel

Only had one night stay but was a comfortable one. staff were very lovely rooms and bathroom was clean i had a pleasant experience would definitely recommend stopping here if you are travelling to Geneva!
Louise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location, good value for money.

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel and great service
Zoya, 1-night trip