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Reviews of City Hostel Geneva

Rue Ferrier 2, Paquis, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

#96 of 107 hotels in Geneva

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 758 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    I enjoyed my stay!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lockers in the room did not have locks. It would have been better to provide lockers with locks.

    The hostel's location was very good. It was a 10-minute walk from the train station and had easy access to the buses and trams. The room was adequate. The bathrooms and toilets were very clean. The staff at the reception was very nice and took the time to explain how to get around the city!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Somehow i felt the atmosphere was not so nice, i cannot pinpoint it. Also in my 1 person private room the door was hard to fully open because of the wardrobe

    Location is good, also staf was helpful when i accidentally booked the wrong day.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room stank of cigarette smoke, even though it says it’s a non-smoking hostel. It is extremely expensive for how minimal it is. I guess that’s Switzerland for you.

    Clean, neat & accessible. Basic but just fine. That’s all I needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Problem was very noisy street during night. At around 5 woke me up supply cars. It bothered me that there are no separate male and female showers.

    Accomodation was good and clean, kitchen with dishes and fridge, nice and helpful staff, near station. Great for this price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old

    Good option , you iron your clothes for free

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    6.0
    I give it a 6 out of 10
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So small accommodations and the fact that I had to use one towel for several days which I consider to be unhygienic.

    I liked the fact that they provided me with the transportation fee for every means in Geneva.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    After I booked, I found out that for the dorm rooms there is an age limit of 49. I don't know if this is covid related or there to spare the young people from looking at their eventual destiny. While I don't agree that there should be an age limit, if there is one, I find the fact should be far more visible on the site. Otherwise you can come into the position that you have booked at a point where you can't cancel and then are offered a far more expensive private room.

    staff were pleasant and accommodating. room was clean and the hostel is central to the downtown

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Ok for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room smelled like smoke. The bed mattress was old and broken. Too expensive for what it was.

    The stuff is very friendly. Tram and Geneva HB are very close as well as grocery stores.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom

    Very close to the train station, very central in general. The room was smaller than I was expecting, but it was okey for 2 nights

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, quite and clean.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would seem every other place in Geneva had also almost doubled their rates, so kudos for not raising the prices as much.

    Loved everything except that the price of a room had dramatically increased from last year.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff open minded and cool. Location easy to find

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really expensive for what you get. The staff is not friendly at all. And other services like laundry are soooo expensive.

    good location, nice kitchen to cook and secure place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Had everything one needs for a shot stay in Geneva. Close to the station for ease.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Further away from old town. Not a very social hostel

    Close to the station. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been nice if the beds were already made so we didnt have to do that ourselves.

    Lovely personell, located near the train station so you can move around pretty fast. Also, it was very convenient for us to lock our backpacks in the lockers.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I know it's Switzerland, but the price was expensive though.

    I love the neatness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    It was very nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rest room outside the room.

    The environment is fit for habitation.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    mixed feelings, overall fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -the curtain on our window was just a thin sheet, letting almost all light through, meaning it was bright in our room at night due to street lamps outside -i found that some parts of the room were dirty, the wall next to my bed had dirt marks, and the 2 shelves needed a wipe down -toilets did not have sanitary bin despite being labelled as female

    -large lockers in room -pegs in room one for each person -beds had 2 shelves each along with plug socket and usb -place to hang towel by bed also creating a bit of privacy -very useful flyers -price is good considering how expensive geneva is

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms could be better but it was ok for the price. They can do upgrades in the lobby.

    The location was in the center. Really near to the public transportation. Nice stuff and thanks for everything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, only 5 minutes (walking) from the train station. Good price, friendly staff and clean rooms/hotel. For people working at CERN this is a good alternative if the CERN hostel is fully booked.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small shower cubicles -more space to hang your dry clothes would be useful when entering.

    Friendly receptionist. Very good location for the station.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    6.0
    Budget room in Geneva
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checked out early due to my flight time and you can't get your deposit back for your padlock until 7:30 so make sure you bring your own.

    Nice comfortable beds small rooms with sink and locker storage

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    6.0
    A living place for some
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smelled like food in all the floors and seems some people live there

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Good stay for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vibe is quite different compared to other hostels I have stayed in, I presume a lot of people use it as a stopping point for 1 night and not your typical younger hostel crowd. No where to really sit and chill if you were hanging round for a few days. The place itself is quite outdated but the room was comfortable

    Good location, 5-10 min walk from the main train station with all good public transport links around the city. It was nicer to have the option to stay in a dorm of 3 and the other people were respectful Everywhere was clean including the showers and bathrooms (I didn't actually go in the kitchen myself)

    Stayed in March 2024

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