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Geneva Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Bicycling
Reception
Lockers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

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)

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

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

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 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 buffet 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 30-minute walk of this Geneva City Centre hostel include Flower Clock and United Nations European Headquarters.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Saint-Pierre Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

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
  • ‪Glowing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Pickwick Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Geneva Hostel

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.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet 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 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.

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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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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 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 must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. 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 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Geneva Hostel on 12 Jun 2026 start from NZ$234, 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 a covered self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Geneva Hostel?

Yep, Geneva Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Pâquis Beach.

Does Geneva Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors enjoy the free buffet 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. 214 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 437 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yilun

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Peter Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
EVERYTHING WAS CONVENIENT.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedar

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

hala

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kong Zheng

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice lady in the reception, great breakfast, however, when I am try to leave my luggage until 12pm, they have to charge me for 6chf (and my check out time is 11am), just for 1hour. Because normally the reception will allowed guest to be leave their baggage free for a period of time, but not for this hostel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATIULLAH

Very
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

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

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

adi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hostel did the job as a safe, clean place to sleep for the night but I wouldn’t book again based on the vibe. It had a quiet, clinical atmosphere like purgatory that made it feel weird to talk to other people. The common areas were sort of spread out and fragmented, and the main area to spend time outside your room had the air of a very quiet airport gate, with spread out seating and fluorescent lights. They also have you make your own bed (in my case an upper bunkbed) which was unfortunate because I got in at 1am and others were already asleep in my room. Might be worth it if you’re going to save a lot of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huei Fang

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

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

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with group
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

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