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2, rue Ferrier, Geneva 1202, Switzerland
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4.0 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Train station(9)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Short walk(3)
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budgetflylad
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
“a backpaker's haven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2011

i found good reviews on this hostel on trip advisor so my friends and i booked for 3 beds in one room for one night. from chamonix we went to geneva by train. it was a long walk from the train station to the hostel because i forgot to check how to get to there. my friends and i had to stop by starbucks for internet connection and consult google maps. if i had done my homework, it would have been easy to reach the hostel by local transpo. the key point would be LIDL. it's a stone's throw away. the check-in was easy breezy. we were given our towels and linens before we went to the room. the common shower/comfort room was clean. good thing we were three so we didn't have to share the room with anybody else. the room itself was clean and just enough for a night's stay. internet connection for 24hrs was only 2sfr. the kitchen was clean and there was free pasta and sauce if someone wants to cook. when we checked out at 10am the next day, we were able to leave our trolleys and bags in the locker room. there was a deposit of 10sfr for the padlock. the train ride to the airport was only 6minutes. all in all, it was great especially since we paid only 32sfr/person.

  • Stayed February 2011, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3000Traveller3000
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
“The Hostel scene has certainly upped its game in the years since I went inter-railing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2011

Stayed one night as we had an early flight from Geneva Airport (about 15/20 mins drive from the Hostel at 5am)
Efficient receptionist - on the ground floor there was an room with about 6 computers in it (w/webcam, printer, headsets etc,) an area with some tables and chairs where people were chatting, and a few sofas around a large screen where they have a film on ever evening.
For £85 we had a large 4-bed room (2xbunks) with sheets - comfy / quiet / clean / secure.
Shared showers & kitchen were clean and tidy, the fridge had lockers in if your worried about another pesky traveller stealing your food! They also have off-street parking for a little extra (£7)
Not the most charismatic of places I've ever stayed - but that is Switzerland I guess!
Will definitely stay again.

  • Stayed January 2011, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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WTinterpreter
London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
“Almost like my second home..”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2011

Located so close to most international organizations and within walking distsance from the main train station, this hostel is a favourite with UN interns who are still looking for a longer-term place to stay in Geneva and tourists alike. I have to travel to Geneva frequently for work so it is also my favourite. For 60 francs, you can get a privtae room, which is amazing value for Switzerland...

Small but clean room. Fully equipped kitchen and well-kept bathroom. I just wish they could provide free wifi there...

  • Stayed October 2010, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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snowey23
Dublin, Ireland
Contributor
11 reviews
9 helpful votes
“best value in switzerland”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2011

I stayed here for one night in a private single. It was very clean and shared bathrooms were of a very, very high standard. Wifi was cheap (unfortunaltly not free) but of a very high calibre.

Downsides bed was uncomfortable

  • Stayed January 2011, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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ChrisDiv
1 review
“Probably the best hostel I've been to”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2011

I was happily surprised with this hostel! I stayed there for 4 days in a 2-bed bedroom. The staff is just really nice & extremely helpful. The room, toilets & showers are super clean. The kitchen is very good, and you can use the fridge. It's close to Lidl as well. AND it's quite cheap for Geneva prices! I thought the location was quite good as well. You have also wireless throughout the building - the download speed is not that great but it's cheap. Overall, I had a very pleasant stay & I'd definitely recommend this hostel!

  • Stayed January 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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