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City Hostel Geneva

1.0 star property
Hostel in Geneva, near Jet d'Eau Fountain

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Fridge, microwave
Dining
Terrace/patio
Reception
Laundry room
Located in the heart of Downtown Geneva, City Hostel Geneva offers a tranquil retreat. Relax on the garden's lush grounds, unwind with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, or explore nearby Jet d'Eau Fountain and United Nations European Headquarters.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
6 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
7 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
7 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
7 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
7 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rue ferrier 2, Geneva, 1202

What's nearby

  • Centre International de Conferences Geneve - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • United Nations European Headquarters - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • City Center Shopping Area - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rue du Rhône - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mole Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 7 min walk
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Royal Manotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr Pickwick Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uchitomi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪il Fornello Napoletano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Nostra - ‬1 min walk

About this property

City Hostel Geneva

Hostel near Jet d'Eau Fountain
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at City Hostel Geneva. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a computer station, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 54 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 15 per night)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 3.75 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 15 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is City Hostel Geneva pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Hostel Geneva?

Self parking is available for CHF 15 per night.

What time is check-in at City Hostel Geneva?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Hostel Geneva?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City Hostel Geneva located?

Located in Geneva City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Park Mon Repos, United Nations European Headquarters, and Jet d'Eau Fountain. La Perle-du-Lac Park and Notre Dame Basilica are also within 10 minutes. Mole Tram Stop and Butini Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

City Hostel Geneva Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place

Right by station easy stay great stuff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah Grace

it was good (:
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a 2 bed room. Small but ideal location. All areas were spotless including toilets and shower rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia

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

Einfach und preiswert

Eine sehr einfache zweckmässige zentraleMöglichkeit günstig mitten in Genf zu übrnachten....
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Hélène

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Je voudrais souligner l'amabilité des personnes à l'accueil de cet établissement et du personnel en général.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erkin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very fair and practical hostel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best price for what you receive, probably the cheapest option for a stay in Geneva. Good kitchen/bathroom facilities, easy check-in although you have to put the linen on the beds yourself. Overall decent stay, close to the main attractions of Geneva.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my one night stay there and the location was ideal as it is near the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, safe, efficiently ran
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

franck

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bruyant tout est bruyant la rue les voisins les couloirs les camions poubelle la livraison du linge …
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beds are too soft causing pain in the back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is very rustic. The room was clean. Bathroom is a bit small. There is a nice shared sitting area on each floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Warning, do NOT stay here

Stay far away from this hostel. The self-identified manager/owner threatened to fire one of his staff members and acted in an unprofessional manner, shouting abusive language at a guest. There can be no excuse for this, especially not in a hostel. This display of character does not belong in the hospitality business.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Für „ewig jugendliche“ Reisende geeignet. Nur stimmt das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis nicht, da die Unterkunft doch recht „schlicht“ ist…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wash basin in the room. The location is assessable by public transport. Few eataries and take away nearby. Good for 1-2night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

A Hope

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place has seen better days. Somehow, I was expecting more from a Swiss hostel. For example, many of the storage lockers were broken or missing doors. No toilet paper in one of the bathroom stalls. Surfaces felt a little sticky aside from sinks and toilets, which were pretty clean. It was all kind of rundown, which, at.$179 Cdn per night for shared bathroom and showers, wasn't super great. People were really nice though, and very helpful. Fine for a short stay and way cheaper than most everything in Geneva.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Need AC

Please get some AC… and guve the iption to pay for a room with it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelt like cigarette smoke, otherwise ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

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

Great room, fits basic needs

The hostel is a very short walk from the main train station in Cornavin. The solo bed rooms are for your basic needs; towels are included, which is a great added bonus (as many other hostels require you to rent out that). My only complaint with the room was that it had a rather strong smell of cigarette smoke; I reckon the staff tried to air out the room as my window was opened when I arrived. Otherwise, I had a great night’s stay in that hostel, and had a great 24 hours in Geneva.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Bofbof

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je suis super déçu L'hôtel ne correspond pas du tout à la description Malgré toute la gentillesse du réceptionniste Déjà y'a un parking mais avec seulement 4 places donc c'est même pas la peine de dire qu'il y'en à un Chambre toute petit avec 3 lits et un lavabo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

6/10 Okay

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful be prepared to have no air conditioning at all Whatsoever in your room just a fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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