Located 750 metres from Lake Geneva and next to the train station, City Hostel Geneva offers free WiFi, a fully equipped common kitchen and a spacious lounge with computers. The dormitory rooms have a desk, a table, a wardrobe and shared bathroom facilities. The single and double rooms also come with a washbasin. Guests can use the lockers and the laundry facilities at the hostel. Various restaurants can be found within 250 metres. A free public transport card for Geneva is available and a discount for the Red Cross Museum and the shop on site, selling Swiss army knifes and watches, is offered. The Park du Château Banquet is 550 metres from City Hostel and Geneva Airport is 6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Setita
    Fiji Fiji
    Even though there was shared facilities the hostel was clean and economical. There was a huge shared kitchen and also a laundry, the also were able to provide me with an adapter for 10 CHF which was refundable and in the cold weather the place was...
  • Feyza
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is so close to center. You can walk everywhere. If you are using train gar just walk to the hostel. Area was safe.
  • Aron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spot on good solid accommodation for a very reasonable price slap in the centre of the town a 12 minute walk from the station
  • Amr
    Egypt Egypt
    super clean, friendly staff, easy to access from city center.
  • H
    Helena
    Slovakia Slovakia
     nice personel  very close to the main railway station (walking distance) easy to find  good location - not that far from the lake and grocery stores are nearby as well  clean rooms / bed sheets / towels  recycling stations (bins) on...
  • Saradro
    Portugal Portugal
    The rooms and bathrooms were very clean, for the price was great!
  • Patrycja
    Poland Poland
    We got upgraded to a double room when we booked two beds in a dorm, so that was a very nice surprise. The kitchen is well equipped and overall the hotel was clean and nice
  • Chiara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean hostel with comfy beds and good shared bathroom facilities, in a very ideal location less than 10 mins from gare Cornavin.
  • Eldefred
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to the trum and main train station And so many restaurants nearby
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Toilets were clean and well-equipped. Beds were comfy and have private lights and charge points on each bed. Every guest gets a towel as well as bedding. Location is great - 5 minutes walk from the train station. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Property surroundings

Facilities of City Hostel Geneva

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Laundry
  • Garden

Bathroom

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 15 per day.

  • Parking garage

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Services

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
City Hostel Geneva takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 49
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, when booking for 8 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the age limit in shared rooms is 18-49 years old.

Please inform City Hostel Geneva in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about City Hostel Geneva

  • The prices at City Hostel Geneva may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at City Hostel Geneva is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • City Hostel Geneva is 850 yards from the centre of Geneva. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • City Hostel Geneva offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):