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The dormitory rooms have a desk, a table, a wardrobe and shared bathroom facilities. The single and double rooms also come with a washbasin. Guests can use the lockers and the laundry facilities at the hostel.

The hostel is at the city center and so near every must-see touristic places in the city. The free city-pass given by the hostel is so good.The room I have stayed were not big for three people but the bed,sheets were clean and my roommates were so friendly. The toilets and bathrooms are shared but they were clean. The gentlemen working at the reception were so helpful, kind, understanding and smiled-face people. They allowed me to leave our luggage kept it safe all the day after check out. I strongly recommend this comfortable and peaceful hostel.

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7.5
Good
1,787 reviews
Price from
€ 43
per night

Geneva Hostel enjoys a central location in Geneva and is situated in a historic building from the 19th century. It offers free Wi-Fi and a restaurant serving Swiss cuisine in the evenings. Lake Geneva is only 250 metres away.

Geneva Hostel comes with common living room featuring a TV. A shared-use kitchen with a microwave and a dining area is available as well. Lockers are featured on site and the property has a lift.

Great location very close to the lake and not far to the centre Comfortable Bedrooms were clean Staff were friendly Breakfast was very good, food is expensive in Switzerland so it was nice to have this provided I felt safe in the area as a solo traveller

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7.9
Good
6,814 reviews
Price from
€ 49
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Geneva

  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,264 reviews
    Great hotel in a great location. Very comfortable and safe
    Candice
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,301 reviews
    Clean, safe, staff were friendly, great location, just a short walk to the center, old town and train station
    Olivia
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 188.36
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,814 reviews
    We travelled on bicycles. Were provided with a nice bike-parking in the garage of the hostel. The staff at the reception was extremely helpful. The room was very clean. The area around the hostel is very safe with a police station located just on another side of the road. It's a 4 minutes walk to the lake and 20 minutes to the city Cathedral. The breakfast was included in the room price and was very good.
    Evgeniya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 188.36
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,814 reviews
    Flight arrived late, only stayed 8 hours in Geneva so 100% perfect. Relatively cheap, great breakfast, clean, safe storage for luggage, excellent amenities
    Ross
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,263 reviews
    Opposite train station - so close we were on a train within 15 mins of waking up and packing. Easy to get to with luggage. Great location to walk from and reach the lake and restaurants and bars around town. Comfortable, modern generic but functional rooms with excellent blackout blinds and good beds. Room was quiet despite being so central. Reception is modern, fast checkin/out, and with knowledgeable and helpful staff. It felt very safe. You get a free travel card for Geneva with the hotel stay.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 391.16
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,924 reviews
    The free shuttle from the airport to the hotel was helpful either end of our overnight stay. The communal reception-area seemed in a very good state. The room was of a higher standard than I had expected, the facilities surpassed our expectations based on this cheap stay. Would definitely use again for a close-proximity stay to the airport.
    Gabriel
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 188.36
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,814 reviews
    good hostel with everything you need and reasonably priced. Great location a short walk away from the tram which takes you to the train station in two stops or it is a 15 mins walk.
    Charlotte
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 188.36
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,814 reviews
    Great location Cheap Good breakfast 7 min away from airport with metro Metro is just 5 min away from the hostel They give you Geneva Card for free that you can use buses,train and some boats .
    Erviad
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 188.36
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,814 reviews
    I did not expect so much facilities in a dormitory hostel that were included in my stay. The price is very cheap including breakfast, free transport card and Wi-Fi
    Khan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 120.02
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,787 reviews
    Cheap and comfortable. Adaptable to your needs. I arrived 1h after the checkin limit, and they helped me with everything. Best hostel I’ve ever been to.
    Oscar
    Solo traveller