Cheap hotels in Plainpalais, Geneva
The sprawling Université de Genève has certainly left its erudite mark on Plainpalais. Geneva's center of scholarly and artistic pursuits is named for the Plaine de Plainpalais, the diamond-shaped expanse at its center that stages everything from open-air markets to traveling circuses.
Just beyond the park, things are decidedly more highbrow. The university resides on the western end, and to the east, on the border between Plainpalais and Old Town are the Conservatoire de musique de Genève and the opulent opera house, Grand Théâtre de Genéve. And scattered throughout are plenty of cafés perfectly suited for long philosophical discussions.
5 rue Dancet, Plainpalais
EuroCheapo Review: The no-nonsense Hotel Carmen does not evoke a certain operatic heroine, but it does offer clean, basic rooms at some of the lowest rates in Geneva.... read review
$108
16, rue des voisins, Plainpalais
EuroCheapo Review: From its post in the university district, the family-run Le Prince Hotel hosts wayward students and professors in its 21 small, dated rooms.... read review
$147
12, Rue de Carouge, Plainpalais
EuroCheapo Review: The family-run Hotel Comedie is a competently managed three-star hotel that provides efficient service and clean rooms at standard Geneva rates.... read review
$181
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4City Hostel Geneva Hostel
Rue Ferrier 2, La Perle
EuroCheapo Review: Situated on a tranquil side street in the midst of attractions and entertainment, Geneva’s City Hostel offers some of the most affordable beds in the city.... read review
$84
5Auberge de Jeunesse Hostel
30, rue Rothschild, Paquis
EuroCheapo Review: The Auberge de Jeunesse is a no-frills youth hostel with spic-and-span rooms and the cheapest beds in all of Switzerland!... read review
$96
8, rue Pellegrino Rossi, Paquis
EuroCheapo Review: The three-star Admiral hotel offers comfortable digs, friendly hospitality, impeccable cleanliness and a hearty breakfast.... read review
$111
Rue de la Rôtisserie, 2, Old Town
EuroCheapo Review: Located on the fifth floor of an office building, the family-run Hotel Central is, as its name promises, a centrally located gem.... read review
$118
Rue des Corps-Saints 20, Saint-Gervais
EuroCheapo Review: This is no lap of luxury, but the no-frills Hotel St. Gervais is an affordable piece of Old Europe in the heart of a modern city—with some of the best rates in Geneva, to boot.... read review
$124
3, Rue Ami-Levrier, Saint-Gervais
EuroCheapo Review: The 22-room Hotel Tor is not luxurious, but with a range of room options and a convenient location this three-star establishment may be the best bang for your buck in expensive Geneva.... read review
$125
10Le Cénacle Unrated Hotel
Promenade Charles Martin 17, Les Eaux Vives
EuroCheapo Review: Though it's run by a Catholic foundation, the Le Cénacle Hotel is not just another nunnery. It's a sweet retreat in a leafy suburb on the edge of the well-to-do Eaux-Vives neighborhood.... read review
$127
