Geneva Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Lunch served
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $228
$209 nightly
$228 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

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Rue Rothschild 28-30, Geneva, 1202
  • Place, Rue du Rhône
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, United Nations European Headquarters
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Jet d'Eau Fountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Geneva

In the heart of Geneva, Geneva Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Brunswick Monument and United Nations European Headquarters. .This hostel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Flower Clock and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rue du Rhône.

What's nearby

  • Rue du Rhône - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Flower Clock - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • United Nations European Headquarters - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Saint-Pierre Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Butini Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 10 min walk
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uchitomi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arabesque - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bayview by Michel Roth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Pickwick Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Glowing - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Geneva Hostel

Geneva Hostel offers 64 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. This Geneva hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Stop by the hostel's restaurant for lunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hostel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet 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 rentals
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 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

  • 6 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 4.25 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 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

Property is also known as

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

Geneva Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 441 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huei Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
The buffet breakfast was excellent. Otherwise, as expected for the price, the bathrooms and dormitories were average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keen Tat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious Clean Convenient Deffo recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
EVERYTHING WAS CONVENIENT.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best mattress of my whole trip lol!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good large hostel, close to the station

Good large hostel, close to the station. Clean, airy building, lots of space. Good size bunks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Max

Clean, good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kate Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for a nights stay and very close to lake and all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Martin

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

1 Night Solo Stay

Easy and helpful check in, large spacious lockers available with easy card access outside the room. Comfy bed and very clean throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Ethiopian food really close by The rooms were clean and quiet. Floors are a bit squeaky
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MATIULLAH

Very
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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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
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8/10 Good

TETSUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staffs are very friendly. good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap price is the most importance selling point! Good staffs service! Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

Great Stay

This was a great stay. Very well organized hostel and very clean. Location is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Geneva Hostel was clean, breakfast great, service- the best!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, good value for money.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

Great Hostel - highly recommend

A great hostel with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023