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Hotel Crystal

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lausanne Cathedral, connected to a shopping center

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Exterior
Point of interest
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Food and drink
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Rue Chaucrau Number 5, Lausanne, VD, 1003
  • Place, Place of Riponne
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lausanne Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬

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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lausanne

Heart of Lausanne.Within a 15-minute walk of this Lausanne Center hotel, you'll find Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu. Place de la Palud and Sauvabelin Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Place of Riponne - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hôtel de Ville - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lausanne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palais de Beaulieu - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Olympic Museum - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Escape - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinte Besson - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bruxelles Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie-Restaurant Le Vaudois - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Crystal

3-star hotel near Lausanne Cathedral, connected to a shopping center
As a guest of Hotel Crystal, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Crystal. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Lausanne hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1960
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Crystal offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 82-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lausanne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 82-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 56.0 per stay.

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

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.

  • 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

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 fire extinguisher
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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Crystal to the airport?

Hotel Crystal is 38 mi (39-min drive) away from the Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Crystal have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Crystal offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day for a charge.

Does Hotel Crystal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Crystal, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Crystal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Evian Casino (8.6 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Crystal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Crystal?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 20.00 per day.

Does Hotel Crystal have a pool?

Hotel Crystal does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Crystal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Crystal to downtown Lausanne?

Hotel Crystal is 0.2 mi away from Lausanne.

Hotel Crystal Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 512 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Carine

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pierre

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jhonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony view as we got our room on the 5th floor. Amenities and staff were great. Hotel was pretty cool and location to transportation was perfect. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in student quarter. Nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Close to the old town. Comfortable beds. They even brought up extra pillows when requested.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
1A
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ming

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is bad, even not allowing to take hot water if you don’t buy their expensive breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nirada

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our small family of three stayed here for one night. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and let my husband and son hang out after check out while I searched for cough medicine. Location is terrific if you like cities! We had a wonderful dinner at a nearby Eritrean restaurant and walked to L’Hermitage museum the next day. It’s not a luxurious space but that’s not the charm. We loved it and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Catalin

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sylvain

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location was good. Car parking available means there is à public car park nearby. Taking a shower was an experience, one of those shower curtains that attacks you as soon as you get in. Water everywhere that I had to soak up with towels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Charbel

Disliked: Amenities
No air conditioning, just a broken fan. Not adapted for a summer stay. Staff at check in unfriendly and incompetent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Imelda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very, very small room and bathroom with outdated style bed. No airconditoner. When you open the window for some air during summer, you hear loud people down below singing and talking until 3 am from a Cafe/ restaurant across. Then by 9 am was the loud ringing of the church bell every 15 minutes for few hours. Parking is about 3-4 blocks away if you have a car. Hotel lobby is very tiny. Location is just few steps from McDonald’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024