Geneva Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Brunswick Monument
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Rue Rothschild 28-30, Geneva, 1202
  • Paquis Baths
    9 min walk
  • Brunswick Monument
    11 min walk
  • Mont Blanc Bridge
    15 min walk
  • Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

Highlights

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

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Geneva

Geneva Hostel puts you in the heart of Geneva, within a 20-minute stroll of Brunswick Monument and Rue du Rhône. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Geneva hostel include United Nations European Headquarters and Flower Clock.

What's nearby

  • Rue du Rhône - 17 min walk
  • United Nations European Headquarters - 18 min walk
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 4 min drive
  • Saint-Pierre Cathedral - 6 min drive
  • Palexpo - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Butini Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 10 min walk
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 20 min drive

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

Hostel with free breakfast, near Brunswick Monument
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Geneva Hostel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Geneva hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Geneva Hostel offers 14 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and blackout curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Geneva Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.75 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CHF 15 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Geneva Hostel?

Geneva Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Geneva Hostel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Geneva Hostel on 1 Jan 2025 start from NZ$188.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Geneva Hostel?

Yep, Geneva Hostel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 15 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Geneva Hostel?

The closest beach to Geneva Hostel is Baby Beach (1.3 km).

Does Geneva Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors enjoy the free continental breakfast here! Served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Geneva Hostel?

No, Geneva Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Geneva Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Geneva Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Geneva Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Geneva Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Geneva Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 303 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loud and incredibly hot rooms. Fairly uncomfortable bed. Woke up sweating multiple times in the night despite not using any blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant , the breakfast, the property and the transport.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 night stay
Lovely hostel. Staff were great & breakfast was fab! Nice & clean too. Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carolane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien
Bien. Quand même bruyant avec plusieurs groupes scolaires ou nombreux. Excellent emplacement, déjeuner plus que satisfaisant. Salle de bain dans le dortoir, très pratique ! Toutefois.. douche très peu conviviale! Le jet ne se bouge pas et va directement dans la porte. Il faut être gymnaste pour réussir à recevoir de l’eau aux endroit souhaités.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bed, including the breakfast that was good Need more bathroom and toilets hopefully
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to like the hostel, but it just got worse and worse until I had to leave early. It caters to school groups, which can mean long lines at breakfast and a lot of yelling and banging on doors because some of the students are very young. I also suspect the hostel sells any available beds each night at a discount to migrants and homeless people. But this is very late, so I had random people coming into the room at 2 and 4 am, turning the lights on and banging around. This happened three nights in a row, so I didn't sleep for three nights. Oh and on the last night before I left with the remnants of my sanity, I was bitten by bed bugs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Abdulkarim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It is a hostel so it is what it is. But clean and in a good location. The front desk is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth the price, all things considered.
Helpful multilingual staff at the desk 24/7 was very useful as I had a delayed flight. Free breakfast was a good bonus with generous and reasonable timings. I also liked the personally issued lockers that you don't have to pay extra for unlike some other hostels. The communal areas in the hostel were clean and well looked after, and it's a nice neighbourhood too if you want to get some local food or even fast food. I could do with an extra pillow but overall it wasn't a bad stay. Convenient, relatively comfortable and cheap. Good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shui Han Viola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Seung hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was convenient and a good start to the day. The bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Lockers for storage were big. Rooms did not have easy way to regulate heat which caused overheating at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply welcoming Clean and nice place to stay on budget
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

TETSUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staffs are very friendly. good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the train station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect! Great Location ,great stuff, great facilities.All perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ecklesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was totally impressed with the Geneva Hostel. My first stay in this setting and I will definitely recommend this place to anyone needing a clean, hospitable, safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023