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Geneva Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Brunswick Monument in Geneva

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Interior entrance
Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Reception
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Geneva

Heart of Geneva.With a stay at this Geneva City Centre hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Brunswick Monument and 2 miles (3 km) of Rue du Rhône. United Nations European Headquarters and Flower Clock are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • City Center Shopping Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rue du Rhône - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Arabesque - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Pickwick Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uchitomi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bayview by Michel Roth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪il Fornello Napoletano - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Geneva Hostel

Hostel near Brunswick Monument in Geneva
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Geneva Hostel offers 14 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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
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. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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

Geneva Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 400 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

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine, Windsor

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

8/10 Good

Kiersten

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Pablo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Liberty

Travelled with family
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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Max

Clean, good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my 1st stay in a hostel in 33 years and I was very impressed with the facilities, the helpfulness of the staff and the quality of everything in our room and the free breakfast. We had a twin room which had the benefit of a balcony with seating and a fabulous view towards the lake. Bedding and towels were provided. My only criticism of the whole experience would be that the room was quite hot, although a helpful large fan was provided. I would certainly recommend the hostel, the staff and the free transport card to anyone wanting to stay in Geneva and not spend a fortune (this looked much nicer than more expensive but very basic hotel rooms).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Eloisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was amazing! One of the best I have stayed id. The new room key opens all doors: locker in room, bathroom, bedroom, entrance- all in one- loved it! The location is perfect. Staff is super friendly. Beds and bathroom are super clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nizar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Polly, Montgomery

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Xiao Dong, Langley

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

6/10 Okay

caithesan

Average
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Stayed 3 nights 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