Located in the heart of Downtown Geneva, City Hostel Geneva offers a tranquil retreat. Relax on the garden's lush grounds, unwind with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, or explore nearby Jet d'Eau Fountain and United Nations European Headquarters.
Centre International de Conferences Geneve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
United Nations European Headquarters - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
City Center Shopping Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Rue du Rhône - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Jet d'Eau Fountain - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 19 min drive
Geneva (ZHT-Geneva Railway Station) - 7 min walk
Geneva Station - 8 min walk
Geneve-Secheron Station - 14 min walk
Mole Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Butini Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Cornavin Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Hotel Royal Manotel - 2 min walk
il Fornello Napoletano - 1 min walk
La Casa Nostra - 1 min walk
Uchitomi SA - 2 min walk
El Catrin - 3 min walk
About this property
City Hostel Geneva
At City Hostel Geneva, you'll be a short five-minute drive from United Nations European Headquarters and Jet d'Eau Fountain. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Mole Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Butini Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
54 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (CHF 15 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Communal living room
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.75 per person, per night
Parking
Covered self-parking costs CHF 15 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
Also known as
City Hostel Geneva Geneva
City Hostel Geneva Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
City Hostel Geneva Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Geneva
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at City Hostel Geneva?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at City Hostel Geneva?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 15 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at City Hostel Geneva?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at City Hostel Geneva?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino d'Annemasse (12-min drive) and Domaine de Divonne Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at City Hostel Geneva and nearby?
City Hostel Geneva has a garden.
What's the area around City Hostel Geneva like?
City Hostel Geneva is in Geneva City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Mole Tram Stop and 17 minutes' walk from United Nations European Headquarters.
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City Hostel Geneva Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
11 Jul 2025
It was great!
Logan
Logan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Stayed in a 2 bed room. Small but ideal location. All areas were spotless including toilets and shower rooms
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
16 Jul 2025
it was good (:
Hannah Grace
Hannah Grace, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 May 2025
Very fair and practical hostel
Erkin
Erkin, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Jun 2025
Value for money.
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
30 Apr 2025
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.
Archie
Archie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 May 2024
Excellent hostel.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Apr 2023
I enjoyed my one night stay there and the location was ideal as it is near the train station.
Xiaomei
Xiaomei, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jun 2024
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
6 Sept 2024
The room smelt like cigarette smoke, otherwise ok.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
16 Aug 2024
Need AC
Please get some AC… and guve the iption to pay for a room with it
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Good
22 May 2023
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.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
14 Mar 2023
Postventa service is awful. They dont answer after your date. You ask for the bild and nobody answer.
Daniel
6/10 Okay
12 Aug 2025
Staff is very friendly and helpful be prepared to have no air conditioning at all
Whatsoever in your room just a fan.
Camila
Camila, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
23 Jul 2025
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
29 May 2025
Beds are too soft causing pain in the back
Philippe
Philippe, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
29 May 2025
Giacomo
Giacomo, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Apr 2025
Einfach und preiswert
Eine sehr einfache zweckmässige zentraleMöglichkeit günstig mitten in Genf zu übrnachten....