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Geneva Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Brunswick Monument

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Interior entrance
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
BBQ/picnic area
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Geneva City Centre, a neighborhood in Geneva, Geneva Hostel is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Brunswick Monument and Flower Clock are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rue du Rhône. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Palexpo.
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Rue Rothschild 28-30, Geneva, 1202

What's nearby

  • United Nations European Headquarters - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Flower Clock - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rue du Rhône - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Geneva - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Pickwick Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪il Fornello Napoletano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Catrin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Glowing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Quadrato - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Geneva Hostel

Hostel near Rue du Rhône
Located close to Brunswick Monument and Jet d'Eau Fountain, Geneva Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and secured bicycle storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces
  • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Geneva Hostel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CHF 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Geneva Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Geneva Hostel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Geneva Hostel on Sept 23, 2025 start from CA $82.73, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Geneva Hostel?

Self parking is available for CHF 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Geneva Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Geneva Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Geneva Hostel located?

Located in Geneva City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brunswick Monument, Rue du Rhône, and United Nations European Headquarters. Flower Clock and Jet d'Eau Fountain are also within 1 mi (2 km). Butini Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Mole Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

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Geneva Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 369 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Max

Clean, good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stuff! Very impressed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Syrena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice! Staff were so friendly. Hard to meet people as most keep to themselves but good location and close to the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keen Tat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Liberty

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Men entered the female bathroom while there were women showering. The place felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Design of building
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Xiao Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking pretty expensive but very convenient place to live
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anna Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
staff was extremely unfriendly, except one woman who was on the younger side. the lobby is way nicer than the actual rooms. there are no curtains or fans within the room. the location of the hostel is also not great for the money. the hostel was $20 usd more expensive than the nicer hostel that i stayed in during my stay in paris. the vending machines only really have candy, which is unhelpful for late nights or early mornings. overall, i would say it was mediocre at best and would not necessarily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Víctor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I have a problem with the local taxes, because I have payed two times, one with the reservation in Expedia and another one in the hostel. I have tried to explain the reception worker but he didnt resolve the problem, only said its impossible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Great for a short stay, nice amenities, clean. Only downside is the hallways were a bit loud at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Cannot rate my experience highly enough. Superb breakfast and helpful friendly staff too
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yiu Cheong

Only one toilet bowl and urinal for men on each floor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kiersten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I had a lovely 2-night stay at Geneva Hostel. The rooms were clean, the toilets and showers were clean and had great privacy. I felt extremely comfortable staying here. The rooms were small but with the external lockers and bathroom we didn’t need any more space. Also it was 3 CHF (per person) to rent a locker for your luggage after you’ve checked out, which is a very fair price. The only note I have is the staff can be rigid at times and aren’t clear on expectations. It seemed a lot of people staying at the hostel were unclear that dirty sheets needed to be brought downstairs when checking out. Additionally, I was told you could change out your rented towel as many times as you’d like so I wanted to get a fresh towel for my second night and was sternly told this was not the case. The man gave me a new towel anyways but it was an uncomfortable interaction.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness
very good customer service rooms were beat and clean well mai tained
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

caithesan

Average
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Having to make your own bed is the bare minimum! Absolutely insane!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility and service was great, but they allow young kids and young teens to stay at the facility and made the whole experience significantly worse with noise and running around the collidors late into the night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, modern facilities and nice breakfast - in short, it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified 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

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

8/10 Good

TETSUO

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