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Hotel Crystal

3.0 star property
Central hotel with a rooftop terrace connected to a shopping center in Lausanne

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BBQ/picnic area
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Point of interest
Interior
Dining
Located close to Lausanne Cathedral and Sauvabelin Tower, Hotel Crystal welcomes visitors with its rooftop terrace offering city views. Guests can browse the on-site shopping, relax in the library with a good book, or use the WiFi to plan visits to nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Rue Chaucrau Number 5, Lausanne, VD, 1003

What's nearby

  • Lausanne Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University Hospital of Lausanne - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palais de Beaulieu - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Olympic Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ouchy Port - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lausanne Station - 10 min walk
  • Ouchy-Olympique Station - 10 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie-Restaurant Le Vaudois - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Inglewood - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bruxelles Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Crystal

Hotel near Olympic Museum
Located close to Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu, Hotel Crystal provides a rooftop terrace, shopping on site, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a computer station, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Crystal include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 82-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (CHF 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1960
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 56.0 per stay

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 5.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 56.0 per stay

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Hotel
Hotel Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Hotel Lausanne

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Crystal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Crystal?

Self parking is available for CHF 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Crystal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Crystal?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Crystal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Crystal located?

Located in Lausanne Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu. Place de la Palud and Sauvabelin Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ouchy-Olympique Station is 26 minutes by foot and Lausanne Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Crystal Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 509 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good hotel

Very nice hotel. Clean and comfortable, perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful staff. Very clean and in the heart of the city. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

nice place

walking distance from the metro station, which is great as it was raining all the week. the coffee salon is open all day which is great if you don't feel like working from your room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nirada

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Illah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly situated in the old town, but in the summer you need to think twice before staying there. We were on the third floor which is essentially the fourth floor and it was possibly hot at night. There is no air conditioning and there was no good way to get Crossbreeze in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In a nice neighborhoud
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is situated across from a popular restaurant that has outdoor seating until midnight. If you’re looking for a good night's sleep, this place may not be ideal for you. Additionally, the photos on Expedia are likely outdated, and the decor is not as modern or fresh as it appears in the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No AC was a big concern
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ludmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Sehr zentral - die Einrichtung war eher veraltet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Noisy area

The hotel’s location is close to the Metro station. There are restaurants around, some are pricy and some are alright. The hotel does not have an AC, which is common in a few parts of Switzerland. I can barely sleep at night since people from the streets and around the area are shouting, laughing boisterously in the wee hours of the night, that is every single night I was there. Among the staffs, I commend the Asian student who works there from 4pm-9pm. Very friendly, helpful and always smile. No, I do not recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renovations were cool and roof top terrace had a wonderful view. Very nice and helpful staff working there. But, parking was not onsite as stated and with construction in the area it was very confusing on where to go. With no a/c we had to keep the windows open which would have been fine except that it was extremely loud until 3am due to the location. If you go in the summer bring earplugs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Rooms are small but clean a comfortable. Let me do the check in early because the room was ready. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is across the street from a pub that played extremely loud music and it was like a rave until 3:15 Am. There is also no air conditioning and so the windows had to stay open. We did not sleep at all it was so loud. Also our room looked nothing like the pictures posted on Expedia and there was a bald light bulb in our room and a hole in the wall
Bald light bulb
Hole in the wall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Molto caldo e rumoroso

Molto caldo e rumoroso
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacques

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel beaucoup trop cher pour ce qu'il propose. Il devrait être entièrement rénové. Chambre sinistre, micro- salle de bains des années cinquante, décor pop démodé.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bert

Een gedateerd hotel, in het centrum gelegen. Ontbijt is simpel maar okay, personeel is behulpzaam en attent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Lucy

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

Excelente estadia!

A estadia foi incrível. O hotel é super bem localizado, perto de tudo e muito confortável. Com certeza voltaria mais vezes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Centrale placed- good, clean accommodation with stunning roof top views. Some decor a little tired and right within busy area so expect some noise from bars located nearby in the evening. Recommend staying for comfortable short term stay. You also get a free public transport pass for the duration of your stay which was invaluable. Thank you.
Roof top view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel correct en centre ville

L'hôtel est plutôt bien même si l'insonorisation (interieure et extérieur) est insuffisante. Les chambres du 1er étage manque un peu de luminosité.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Kein warmes Wasser zum Duschen!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvain

Liked: Amenities
.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Guido

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lavandino sporco, non aggiungo altro.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

veronique

Week-end à Lausanne en famille. Hôtel très sympa, bonne literie. En revanche certaines chambre donnent sur rue animée
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. Great view from terrace area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small hotel but very quiet, friendly staff, great breakfast, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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