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Annecy
4 Route du Semnoz
74000 Annecy
(Haute - Savoie)
France

Tel. +33-4-50453319
Fax. +33-4-50527752

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Hostel Details

85% Customer Rating

In october and november, if you stay 2 consecutive nights at the Annecy Youth Hostel and if you use the password "HiHostels" on your arrival day, the 3rd only costs 5 € ! Offer restricted to individuals / Usable only once per person / Subject to availability .

In summer as well as in winter, wether you want to relax or to spend a sports stay, Annecy is the appropriate place.

You'll find 4 / 5 bedded rooms with en-suite shower and washbasin, free Wi-Fi access, a fully equiped kitchen, 2 outside terraces where you can make BBQs, and our snack-bar opening at 18h00.

Located on the edge of a forest, 10 minutes from the Annecy Old town, the hostel overlooks the Annecy Lake, with a stunning view over the surrounding mountains.

Unwind and follow your wishes any season: • Wander in the old city's small streets. The old part of Annecy is called the Alps' little Venice. Visit the Isle Palace, the castle museum or the Europe gardens. • Explore the lake shores through the bike trail, on a bike or rollerblades. • Walk the different beaches along the Annecy lake : swimming, paddling, kayaks or waterskiing • Have an adventure day : paragliding, canyoning, climbing, horse-riding, adventure park, or you can hike around the mountains surrounding the Annecy lake.

If you love skiing, you can snowboard or ski for a very small price at Semnoz (resort located 15 km from the hostel) and enjoy an outstanding view over the Alps and the Mont Blanc.

On the evening, join us for drinks and snacks, and pool competitions at the hostel's snack/ bar, unwind in the lounge area and listen to trendy music.

Youth Hostel's snack/bar program: Tuesday - 8:00 pm: wine & cheese tasting * Wednesday 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: 1 drink free * at the bar Thursday - 9:00 pm: free pool competition Friday 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: 1 free drink * at the bar Saturday - 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: cheap drinks All week: you can choose between pizza, croque-monsieur (toasted ham & cheese sandwich), quiche or lasagna.

* Offers limited to > 18 years

2009 membership prices: 11 € for < 26 years, 16 € for > 26 years, 23 € for a family, 46 € dor a group. International membership card valid until 31/12/10.

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby
	Museums/art galleries nearby
	River/harbour/lake nearby
	Hiking area
	Main attractions nearby
	Swimming pool at or near hostel
	Nightlife nearby
	Forested/wooded area
	Restaurants nearby
	Shopping centre/market nearby
	Leisure facilities nearby
	Beach at or near hostel
	Winter sports
	Mountainous/hilly area
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Annecy

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available
	Family rooms available
	Breakfast in price
	Hostel open 24h
	TV room
	Self-catering kitchen
	Groups welcome
	Common room(s)
	Sheets in price
	Laundry facilities
	Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
	Internet access
	Credit card accepted
	Café/Bar
	Meals available
	Games room
	Individual traveller welcome
	Luggage Store
	Non smoking room/area
	Garden
	Playground
	Rates include local tax
	Cycle store at Hostel
	BBQ

Prices from

Bed price from:	19.00 EUR
4 Bed Private Room:	76.00 EUR

Hostel bed capacity

Total beds:

117

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	Reception is opened from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm, from 1:15 pm to 7:15 pm & from 8:15 pm to 11:00 pm
Opening times (over the year):	15 January 2009 - 30 November 2009 (annual closure 1st December 2009 - 18 January 2010)

Directions

Bus:	Bus #6 direction Colmyr. Stop at Hôtel de Police. Follow direction Semnoz, 500m. Bus from Monday to Saturday between 6am and 8.30pm. From the 1st of july to the 31st of august, direct bus from Annecy train station (on the Pôle d'échanges, quai nord) to the youth hostel (name of the bus: LIGNE D'ETE): Departure : 9:00 am, 10:35 am, 01:30 pm, 03h05 pm, 04:40 pm, 06:15 pm
Parking:	At hostel
Location:	800 m from City Centre
Rail:	Train station (SNCF), approx. 2km from the hostel. Bus station opposite the train station.
Airport:	40km Geneva International Airport (4 shuttles per day from the airport to Annecy train station). 130km Lyon-St Exupéry International Airport (4 shuttles per day from the airport to Annecy). 15km Annecy-Meythet National Airport (regular bus line to / from bus terminal).