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Reviews of City Hostel Geneva

Rue Ferrier 2, Paquis, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

#97 of 108 hotels in Geneva

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 784 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    6.0
    I stayed at this hostel just for 1 night. Normal cheap (for Geneva) option for 1-2 nights, nothing special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell from the kitchen all over the hostel

    The location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nope

    The location is so centre, just 5-6mins' work from the central station. The staff there is so nice and kind. The facility is also good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

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

    It's summer when I stayed,there was only one air cooler in my drom.it was not enough for all.air conditioner must be available, especially in summer.

    Overall it's clean and good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    8.0
    Great
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    mixed room

    location, clean, friendship of the staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    9.0
    Value for money and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    During dinner hours some guests were cooking heavily and occupied many pots and have to wait for very long. Not Hostel issue it’s the guests behaviour.

    Easily accessible and near to everywhere. Overall very clean. The staff were very kind to add a fan in the room as weather was getting warmer on my 2nd day’s stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Clean, close to the UN Offices and affordable price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    This hotel is not only affordable but also offers a pleasant stay. The premises are kept clean and tidy, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Its prime location is in close proximity to the United Nations main offices and other international NGOs, making it a convenient choice for those on business trips. Public transportation options to and from these offices are easily accessible from the hotel. Additionally, the hotel is situated near Geneva Lake, providing guests with a scenic view and access to various water activities. There are also numerous supermarkets and restaurants located in the vicinity of the hotel, making it a convenient base for travelers.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed is too soft, and there are two bathrooms that I were used, the door can't close properly, and one of that the light wasn't work properly, but it is not a really big deal for me personally

    The room is clean, socket is near the bed, shared bathroom and toilet are clean. Good location, about 5 mins walk to Geneva train station, and supermarket nearby, easy to find the food, the common kitchen is quite nice, but too less utensils, there were many people cooking at dinner time, recommend buy your own food to have it in the kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not much to complain about. Reception was closed when I arrived so I had a bit of a wait, but once there all was good.

    'city Hostel is nicely located if going to the UN between the station and the UN next to the tramstop. It is a nice place with good relatively big single rooms for a hostel, clean and fast wifi was among things I liked

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    A good-value, central and clean place to stay with exceptionally friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There can be some really annoying noise from some mechanical work on the street just outside the window in the early morning, though it doesn't last for long.

    It is nicely located, close to all kinds of facilities, e.g., cental station, restaurant, river, LiDL, souvenir shop, etc. And I met some wonderful flatmates there, an impressive experience.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    7.0
    great for short stay very central and cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not the nicest building but nicer inside

    very central and small rooms

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Overall, an affordable, organized and clean place to stay. Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were people outside every night of my stay… they were very noisy, so it was hard to sleep. However, the location is very convenient because it is close to the train station. There were guests who were clearly past the posted age limit, and as a 20-something woman, it made me uncomfortable to share bathrooms with white-haired men and see them right when I come out of the shower…

    Everything is clean and organized. the bathrooms in particular are well-kept and cleaned regularly. And there are enough for everyone (which is not the case at some other hostels). The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    7.0
    Nothing bad!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was a little bit too high, maybe because it’s Switzerland :(

    It took only 10 mins walk to main train station and near many tourist attractions. The staffs were nice and borrowed me an adapter.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I do not have hot water for shower at night, maybe just occasion problem. My flatmates said he had.

    It is clean and the bed is comfortable. It is just 8 min walk to the station.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

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

    At times weird smell in the hallway, maybe because of cigarettes

    Very friendly personnel, helpful and nice room mates ideal location, easy to reach Good facilities nearby

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ...

    Helpful staff, it was clean

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

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

    Price

    Very practical

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows lumpy

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    7.0
    Will do. Nothing special. Bit cramped
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is very small. Difficult to get in and out of the door. Press shower is good for saving water but useless when shower isn't that hot so have to almost keep 1 hand on it to keep it warm. Room very stuffy so had to keep window open but construction work going on outside all night on a Saturday night. Was expecting some noise from party goers but not construction so sleep was not great. Had rude check in staff who thought that a driver's license did not apply as ID. Even though it's valid ID throughout the world

    Clean. Comfy beds. Great location. Easy check in and check out

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good location for transit travelers
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit noisy neighborhood

    Extremely helpful personnel

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although it was not hot outside, the room became stuffy with only 2 people really fast, in the morning all of the window was covered with water droplets on the inside.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

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

    Toilet's

    Behavior of staff.🙌🙌

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    no soap & shampoo for guest, i have to ask extra to receptionist.

    location near centrum

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

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

    The red light of the power outlet is in some beds right above your eyes and is disturbingly bright.

    A nice hostel for a reasonable price given the fact that it is in Geneva.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

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

    Kinda cramped rooms, I was in a three bed room which was just a single bed and a bunk bed crammed into a small room. Somewhat pricey but that's too be expected from Switzerland.

    Right near the station and a nice place where some locals gather. I was only there for one night since I got held up in France due to strikes but they kept my reservation and let me check in early when I did finally arrive the next day. Nice staff and place was very clean.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

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

    Not much things provided for you (such as soap, shampoo, etc).

    Mainly the staff, they were all very friendly to guests, and very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

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