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Geneva Hostel

Geneva

Rue Rothschild 30
1202 Genève
Switzerland

Tel. +41 22 7326260
Fax. +41 22 7383987

Customer Rating

Total:	83%	83% 100 498
Friendliness of Staff:	84%	84%
Efficiency of Service:	81%	81%
Comfort:	77%	77%
Cleanliness:	83%	83%
Security:	88%	88%
Location:	87%	87%

Green Rating:	79%	79%

Set close to Lake Léman, the hostel is about 1 km from the centre of this idyllically situated city with its parks, promenades and wonderful views of Mount Blanc. There is easy access to the old town as well as to many museums and galleries. Accommodation6+ bedded rooms and facilities include lounge, laundry and meals. 50%OFF at Red Cross Museum for Youth hostel Guest

The rates shown on your confirmation are for members. Please note that non members must pay an extra fee of CHF 6.00 per person and per night. Check-in starts at 2pm.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:				Total beds
Number of rooms:	8	15	36	336

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	Hostel opened 24h. Check in from 2:00pm. Rooms closed from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Opening times (over the year):	Open all year.

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	Tram 15 direction ''Nations'', get off at 'Butini' and walk back to Rue Rothschild. Att check-in a free "Geneva Transport Card" valid for all public transports in Geneva is offered! ASK FOR IT!
Parking:	SORRY NO PARKING AVAILABLE
Sea port:	1km Quai du Mont-Blanc or Jardin Anglais
Location:	1km City Centre and train station (Cornavin)
Rail:	1 km Cornavin station
Airport:	5km Geneva Cointrin - train to ''Cornavin'' Station in downtown. Then follow TRAM instructions.

Attractions

	Museums/art galleries nearby		City centre location
	Historical sites nearby		River/harbour/lake nearby
	Main attractions nearby		Swimming pool at or near hostel
	Nightlife nearby		Botanical gardens nearby
	Restaurants nearby		Shopping centre/market nearby
	Leisure facilities nearby		Beach at or near hostel
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Geneva

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Suitable for wheelchair users		Breakfast in price
	Lift		TV room
	Groups welcome		Sheets in price
	Laundry facilities		Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
	Internet access		Credit card accepted
	Meals available		Currency exchange at or near hostel
	Individual traveller welcome		Luggage Store
	Lockers available		Non smoking room/area
	Basic store available at or near the hostel		Garden
	Rates include local tax		Cycle store at Hostel

Customer Reviews Geneva

11 May 2013 Helen, England & Wales	83%	83%
The wifi did not work in my room (48) despite the reception staff saying it 'should'. This would not have been a problem had there been plug sockets that were sized appropriately to plug in an adapter. I was unable to use my laptop (which needs to be plugged in) to access the internet but fortunately I could use my phone to do what I needed to online. Although not the staff's fault (as they were efficient and friendly) there was often a long wait at reception, even if you had just a simple query you would have to wait for a long time while people checked in. I was unable to use a secure locker on my day of departure as all had been used (approx. 8 of them). A sign warning that lockers go quickly may have been useful to advise people who really want them. Breakfast was great; a real bonus, as was the travel card.
11 May 2013 Mary, Ireland (Republic of)	97%	97%
had a great experience.
11 May 2013 Lucia, Slovakia	93%	93%
I liked the free public transport card, thanks!
06 May 2013 Rebecca, England & Wales	37%	37%
additional costs were incurred unexpectedly at checkin at the hostel, the breakfast foods were stale and poorly equipped and also rather early (6.30 - 9.00). Despite checkout being listed as 10.00 the cleaner came in the room at 9.15 and while we were still getting dressed and sorting our things for the day, began cleaning the room. We had not checked out and as the lockers for our possessions were outside the room we were organising ourselves on the floor in the room,as here were no other facilities, which the cleaner then began mopping. With little or no regard for our posessions. If all you want is a bed, literally, then this hostel is suitable. It does not even provide adequate bathroom facilities as there are only 2 (or each gender)toilets on each floor and upwards of 24 beds to be served by this.
30 Apr 2013 Binod Kumar, Norway	80%	80%
the check out time is before 10 am, so it is hurry. for sharing bathrooms it is quite less than the guest on a same floor and need to go up and down is little bit uncomfortable.
26 Apr 2013 Eliana, Italy	93%	93%
Very well kept and comfortable. Lots of space for studying and chatting. I recommend!
23 Apr 2013 Nicola, England & Wales	87%	87%
Should note there are currently building works going on - didn't affect us too much but they did start drilling about 8.30am.
17 Apr 2013 Lars, Sweden	97%	97%
Very good hostel. Extra bonus for the excellent lockers in the room. It was though a little pity that the whole reception area was rebuilt during my stay.
17 Apr 2013 Marlise Dorothea, South Africa	77%	77%
Awesome breakfast including delicious freshly baked bread, swiss cheese and real swiss hot chocolate. Large electronically locked lockers = great security. Hostel is a bit noisy - a group of 8 year olds were continuously running up and down the stairs when I was there. Close to the station and to the lake.
15 Apr 2013 Matthew, USA	53%	53%
The hostel is under construction, and smells like feces in the lobby. Also, the construction of the building makes sounds echo throughout the entire building, so it was always loud. I ate a meal in the hostel's cafeteria, and came down with food poisoning. I would not advise anyone to stay at the Geneva Youth Hostel.