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Geneva Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Library
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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 curtains, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Private WC)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Private WC)

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Geneva Hostel

A restaurant, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are on-site.
Geneva Hostel offers 64 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and blackout 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 a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Geneva Hostel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Library In English. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and 3 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the location
  • 11 minutes by foot from Brunswick Monument and a 3-minute drive from United Nations European Headquarters
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant only serves lunch.

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 transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 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 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 4.25 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.

  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 25 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

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. 216 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 440 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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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

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious Clean Convenient Deffo recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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 traveller

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

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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Akintunde

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have always stayed in Geneva Hostel and the staff appears to do strive to ensure that the needs of occupants are met to their best ability and availability. More could also be done in making sure customer service comes with a smile..That alone could change the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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