The Geneva youth hostel association was founded in 1932 to respond to the high demand of young travellers.
It all started in a little apartment on "rue du Soleil Levant"; then, it was moved to a building of the "Union Chrétiennes". The demand kept on growing, so it was once again moved to a school building. With a great concern for guests, the association had to find new and modern installations for the ever-moving backpackers. A more adapted building had to be created. With great effort the association had talks with city's management a new building was found. Since 1987 our hostel is one on the city's contemporary art hallmarks. It uses the same building of an old ophthalmic hospital from 1874 to 1978; being itself a donation of the Rothschild foundation. A new building was added to the old hospital to be able to accommodate up to 300 people. Its ample lounge and restaurant will give you a great feeling of space and luminosity.
Private rooms | shower / toilet on the hallway | shower / toilet ensuite |
Single room | – | √ |
Double / Twin room | – | √ |
Triple room | √ | √ |
Four-bed room | √ | √ |
Five-bed room | √ | √ |
Six-bed room | √ | √ |
Dormitory | shower / toilet on the hallway | shower / toilet ensuite |
Mixed | √ | – |
Male | √ | – |
Female | √ | – |