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Reviews of City Hostel Geneva

Rue Ferrier 2, Paquis, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

#96 of 108 hotels in Geneva

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1055 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

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

    Nice and convenient to the train station. Close to the lake and many fine restaurants and grocery store

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    Convenient.near the bus station....
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen,

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was really convenient for seeing Geneva! Very easy to access public transportation and to get to the lake. Really enjoyed our stay here!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very costly for a hostel, even for a single room, though that seemed a bit to be the case for hostels in Geneva compared to other places. It's also near a ton of restaurants, but otherwise a bit far from anything you'd be going to go see in Geneva. However, tram stop is only 5 minutes away so it's not necessarily a big issue, just except it to take a little time to get places.

    No air conditioning but was relieved during the hot summer night to at least have a fan in the room, which was very much appreciated! The hostel is quiet, and I loved that they had a fridge in the kitchen where you could store food, and a small little outdoor area. Felt very safe there, and loved that they have free lockers you can use on check in/out days, which was super helpful!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    You cannot do anything wrong with this accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    That would be complaining on a high level. This is a hostel, not a five stars hotel. I fully enjoyed my stay here!

    Who's expecting a full equiped five stars Hotel, this is the wrong adress. Thats why I don't understand the negative comments. The personel was very kind and offered assistance at any time. I got bed sheets and towels at any time, the kitchen was fully euquiped and I could cook every evening for myself. On top I met lovely people and we shared the time together. Lidl is two minutes by foot. It was cleaned everyday. Wifi is free and I've got a public transport card for geneva. What more do you want?

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Great value for money and easy access to the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Al facilities available, clean rooms and bath and restrooms. Great and friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    All good, and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well presented hostel. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Convenient and affordable for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The portable fan was very small for the size of the room and made a lot of noise, so my room mate turned it off. It was peak summer time and the room got very hot, sweaty and musty and was uncomfortable to sleep

    The location is very good, very near the lake and the bus station. It is also 15 minutes walk from the train station.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Basic hostel accommodation in a greqt location in an interesting city..
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing stood out.

    I paid a less than typical hotel price for basic accommodation which was what I i would definitely have used the kitchen and laundry facilities if I'd stayed there lojnger., The location near the railway station was great and

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top bunk could do with a ladder

    Friendly staff, plenty of cereal etc for morning, small, peaceful and safe

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    Thank you friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its price but guess Switzerland is expensive

    Close to town

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

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

    Room super hot no ventilation and air circulation is really bad

    Location prefect in city near Bahnhof

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is no AC (probably a summer issue only, but still) and limited option of opening a window. Despite not facing the main street directly, the car/bike noises were too loud

    Good luggage storage options

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really close to the main station, easily accessible. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was big with lots of seating

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

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

    Shower is not great, receptionist was stressed out and unhelpful but the next day the other receptionist was very nice. The bed was not extremely clean.

    Overall a good normal hostel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    hot but pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no aircon in summer is hard, appreciate that aircon isn’t usual in geneva but maybe a large ceiling fan could be a good idea

    great location, staff were lovely

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

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

    I booked a 4 people room and got put on a 3 people room that was tiny. No circulation space if people didn't stow their luggage away, but only 2 lockers big enough for a regular carry-on bag. Only form of ventilation/heat control were the windows, but once you opened them the room became too noisy, since the hostel is on a main avenue.

    Staff was friendly, check-in/out process was simple, everything was clean and comfortable. Really liked the self-laundry and storage room spaces. Just a 10min walk from the main train station and Gare Cornavin, which have plenty of food kiosks, a Migros market, and the main bus and tram routes in the city. Neighborhood offers a diversity of restaurants, from the prices to the type of cuisine, you'll certainly find somewhere to eat out!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and price were excellent. Appreciated the quiet in spite of the fact the facility was full. Staff very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really, for a hostel the facilities are tip top. Maybe it's just that we come from Vietnam, but it is very expensive, even for a hostel. This perception is possibly exacerbated by our living in Vietnam, but as a family of four we could afford only one night as we needed 2 private rooms to accommodate our number.

    The space was simple but super tidy. Bathrooms and bedrooms were immaculately clean. As a bonus, guests (all guests I think) get passes to the Geneva transit system for the duration of their stay! Staff were generally friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great price and location for a single bedroom in Geneva. The advantages of a hotel room and a hostel combined 👍

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Great budget stay in Geneva
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The main downside was the shower—it was fixed quite high and couldn’t be adjusted, so the water sprayed onto the opposite wall under me, which made it a bit tricky to use. Additionally, there was no AC, and during the heatwave, the room got quite hot.

    This is a nice option for a budget stay in Geneva. I stayed in a dormitory for only three people, which felt quite private and comfortable. The common areas were spacious and perfect for working or relaxing, and there was a little garden as well. The kitchen was large and well-equipped. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. Another big plus is the location—it's just perfect! The hostel is very close to tram stops, making it easy to reach any place in the city.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    v good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    could do with air con

    decent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

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

    Cleanliness of shared facilities

    Location was key

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    7.0
    Pretty good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Stronger ventilation is needed on hot days with 30 degrees plus. Hair dryers to weak.

    Location! Simplicity.

    Stayed in June 2025

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