As the second largest city in Switzerland, Geneva sits on the west side of Switzerland bordering France. You will find something for everyone here, from high quality Swiss watches to some of the best chocolate in the world. Rent a bicycle as you explore boutiques, art galleries and some of over 40 private and public museums. Located three miles from the center of Geneva lies the Geneva Airport, capable of serving 12 to 15 million passengers yearly. Relax, unwind and save money in one of the budget hotels near the airport.
Enjoy a comfortable, spacious room and bed at the Ibis Hotel. Each room features Wi-Fi, television with movie and sports channels and breakfast served from 4 a.m. to midday. An all-you-can-eat buffet includes a continental breakfast plus specialties from Spain, Brazil and France.
As of March 2010, room rates start at $82 per night, per room with one or two adults, including taxes. One to two children under age 12 stay free when sharing their parents' room.
Restaurants at the Ibis provide a variety of cuisine. For example, eat at La Table and design your own all-you-can-eat buffet. The restaurant, It's All About Taste, allows you to choose from 20 ingredients to create your own meal. Relax and socialize at the bar.
Ibis Hotel
Rue Voltaire 10
1201 Geneve, Switzerland
+41-22-338-20-20
ibishotel.com
Save money when you stay at the Etap Hotel, with rooms accommodating up to three guests. All rooms feature a large bathroom, television with a wide range of national and international channels, a queen-size bed or twin beds for two or a double bed and a bunk bed for three guests. Start the day with a continental breakfast buffet style.
Dormitory prices range from $29.50 per night for a four-bed dorm to $33.00 per night for a two-bed dorm, as of March 2010. Single rooms for one person range from $55.20 to $60.00 per night. Pay $80.00 per night for a room with two beds. Bring your pet for an additional fee of $4.10 per night, but keep your pet on a leash when you have it outside of your room.
Etap Hotel
Avenue Louis-Casai 26
1216 Cointrin, Switzerland
+41-22-710-46-36
etaphotel.com
Choose from non-smoking rooms, such as a single room with a television for one person and a three-bed dormitory at City Hostel Geneva--all at low prices. As of March 2010, prices start at $31.38 per person, per night for a three-bed female, male or mixed dormitory and $58.83 per person, per night for a single, private room with a shared bathroom. Children sleeping in their parents' bed stay free of charge.
Amenities include available hot and cold showers, bed linen, towel and sheets, lockers in the three-bed dormitories, wardrobes in the single rooms, a sink in the rooms and a shared bathroom on the floor. As of 2010, all guests receive a free Geneva Transport Card for transportation around Geneva throughout your stay.
Other amenities at City Hostel include a fully-equipped kitchen, a large computer room set up with seven computers, printer and Wi-Fi, a television room with plush seating theater-style, eating areas and a vending machine, a lounge area with day lockers and a laundry room. City Hostel welcomes families and children can play in the basement playground.
For breakfast and other meals, you can use the kitchen or dine in one of several restaurants and bakeries located nearby. The City Hostel provides wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages at the reception area.
City Hostel Geneva, Auberge de Jeunesse
Rue Ferrier 2
1202 Geneve, Switzerland
+41-22-901-15-00
cityhostel.ch
