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City Hostel Geneva

Property class: 1
Hostel near United Nations European Headquarters in Geneva

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Photo gallery for City Hostel Geneva

A person lying on a bed in a room with a window, a radiator, and a chair.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A modern reception area with a seating area, a clock, and a wall-mounted artwork.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a building with large windows, and a garden with plants.
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bench, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rue ferrier 2, Geneva, 1202
  • Place, United Nations European Headquarters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rue du Rhône
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre International de Conferences Geneve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A small, clean room with a single bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a radiator.

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed in a room with a wooden floor, a black wall, and an orange cabinet.

Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a red cabinet, and a door with a notice.

Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a small desk, a chair, a window with blinds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a towel hanging on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a white radiator, a white sink, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hospital room with a bed, white curtains, a window, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Geneva

Heart of Geneva.Within a 10-minute walk of this Geneva City Centre hostel, you'll find Park Mon Repos and La Perle-du-Lac Park. The Library In English and Notre Dame Basilica are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mont Blanc Bridge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • United Nations European Headquarters - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rue du Rhône - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Centre International de Conferences Geneve - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jet d'Eau Fountain - 4 min drive - 1.5 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
  • ‪Uchitomi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tehran Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fraicheur D'asie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hôtel Auteuil Manotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Hostel Geneva

Hostel near United Nations European Headquarters in Geneva
City Hostel Geneva offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. City Hostel Geneva also features laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and a communal living room. Parking is available for a fee.

This Geneva hostel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
City Hostel Geneva offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Geneva hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 15 per night

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
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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

How close is City Hostel Geneva to the airport?

City Hostel Geneva is 5.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does City Hostel Geneva have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Hostel Geneva.

How close is City Hostel Geneva to the beach?

This hostel is a short 12-minute walk from Pâquis Beach and 2 mi (15-min drive) from Baby Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does City Hostel Geneva offer free breakfast?

City Hostel Geneva does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Hostel Geneva?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino d'Annemasse (12-min drive) and Domaine de Divonne Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at City Hostel Geneva?

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

Is there free parking at City Hostel Geneva?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for CHF 15 per night.

Does City Hostel Geneva have a pool?

City Hostel Geneva does not have a pool.

Does City Hostel Geneva have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is City Hostel Geneva to downtown Geneva?

City Hostel Geneva is 0.8 mi away from Geneva.

City Hostel Geneva Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and easy to access hostel, really comfy beds. Will definitely be coming to stay here again next time we’re in Geneva.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Could walk to everything we wanted to see and do
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hostel is well-priced and well-located near the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SO SO AMAZING! The staff was so sweet it’s in a great location and the bathrooms were super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room just a short walk from the main train station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan

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

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace

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

6/10 Okay

Hannah Grace

it was good (:
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Philippe

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

JULIO C

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at the hostel for four nights, and the sheets were never changed despite my request. The room was extremely noisy, and every night around 4 a.m. people unloaded cargo right outside the window. Overall, a terrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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