City Hostel Geneva

What City Hostel Geneva does

City Hostel Geneva is an independent, privately-held budget hostel operating a single property at 2, rue Ferrier in central Geneva, Switzerland, near the main train station. The hostel offers six room categories — single rooms (with and without TV), double/twin rooms, and dormitories of two, three, and four beds — with nightly rates ranging from Sfr. 32 (shared dorms) to Sfr. 140 (private rooms). Dormitories carry an age restriction of 18–49 years. The company employs 6 people and runs a reception-based operation with no field sales function.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with guests booking primarily through the hostel's own website (cityhostel.ch) via the BookWorld Hostels reservation system, which charges a Sfr. 6 non-refundable booking fee per reservation. Walk-in guests and small group bookings (up to 10 persons) are also accepted via email, fax, or on-site reception. Core accommodation revenue is supplemented by ancillary services including paid internet stations (Sfr. 3/hour), covered parking (Sfr. 10/day), coin-operated laundry, Swiss souvenirs and chocolates, train tickets, and luggage storage. No breakfast is offered; instead, fully equipped shared kitchens are provided on each floor for guest use.

The hostel maintains a multilingual website in five languages (French, English, Spanish, German, and Chinese) and holds affiliations with Swiss Backpackers, the European Independent Hostel Cooperation (Gomio.com), Swiss Hostels, and TripAdvisor. It holds a 4.0 Google rating across 718 reviews. The underlying technology is a standard hostel management/reservation system with no proprietary AI, data, or software components disclosed. No institutional investment, parent company, acquisition history, or funding rounds were identified; the business operates as a standalone, locally-owned accommodation property.

Name

City Hostel Geneva

Legal name

City Hostel Geneva

Website

https://cityhostel.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

City Hostel Geneva is an independent, privately-held budget hostel operating a single 6-employee property in central Geneva, Switzerland, serving backpackers, families, and small groups via direct online booking of dorm and private rooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Budget Hostel Accommodation

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private-Room Hostels (THAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Budget hostel accommodation
• Shared dormitory lodging
• Private hostel rooms
• Backpacker travel住宿
• Youth hostel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Nightly Stays): Core revenue from nightly room rentals across dormitories (3 and 4-bed) and private rooms (single, double, 2-bed). Prices range from Sfr. 32 to Sfr. 140 per night depending on room type and season. No breakfast included - guests use shared kitchen facilities.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams including paid internet (Sfr. 3/hour), parking (Sfr. 10/day), Swiss souvenirs, Swiss chocolates, train tickets, telephone cards, laundry (coin-operated), and fax services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

City Hostel Geneva operates a single-property youth hostel at 2, rue Ferrier, 1202 Geneva, offering budget overnight accommodation in 3-bed and 4-bed dormitories (Sfr. 32–60), 2-bed dormitories, and private rooms including singles and doubles (Sfr. 60–140). The hostel provides shared kitchens, free WiFi, a complimentary Geneva Transport Card, an internet room, coin-operated laundry, luggage lockers, covered parking, and ancillary sales of Swiss souvenirs and chocolates, with all reservations handled through its BookWorld Hostels online portal or on-site reception.

Product overview

City Hostel Geneva is a youth-focused hostel accommodation offering a portfolio of room types ranging from budget dormitories to private rooms. The core product portfolio consists of six distinct accommodation types: single rooms with or without TV (for one person), double/twin rooms, 2-bed dormitories, and 3-bed and 4-bed dormitories (with age restrictions 18-49 years for dormitories). All rooms include free WiFi, access to shared toilet and shower facilities on each floor, sink, wardrobe, and the free Geneva Transport Card. Supplementary services include a fully equipped shared kitchen, coin-operated laundry, internet room with 5 computers, TV lounge, luggage storage lockers, covered parking, and Swiss souvenirs at reception. The hostel does not serve breakfast but provides kitchen facilities and nearby dining options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single room with TV for 1 person

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Swiss Backpackers Independent Swiss HostelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Hostel Geneva is an independent hostel member of the Swiss Backpackers network, which provides cross-promotion among member hostels and allows guests to book or inquire at any Swiss Backpackers hostel reception.
• Gomio.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGomio.com is the European Independent Hostel Cooperation network. City Hostel Geneva is a member, though no formal membership fee is required. This affiliation provides additional booking visibility and backpacker community recognition.
• Swiss HostelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss Hostels is a network/organization promoting Swiss hostels. City Hostel Geneva is displayed on the Swiss Hostels website with logo placement for visibility to potential guests.
• TripAdvisorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTripAdvisor listing for City Hostel Geneva with 4.0 rating based on 718 reviews, providing third-party review visibility and credibility for potential guests researching accommodation options.
• Geneva TourismminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity Hostel Geneva provides links to Geneva Tourism (geneva-tourism.ch) and Geneva tourism logo on its activities page, directing guests to official tourism resources for sightseeing information.
• Red Cross MuseumminorOthersListed as a recommended attraction on City Hostel Geneva's activities page alongside Geneva Tourism links.
• Webcam Jet d'eau GenèveminorOthersCity Hostel Geneva links to the Jet d'eau webcam (earthtv.com) on its activities page, allowing guests to view Geneva's famous fountain remotely.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ibis Budget (Accor): European budget hotel brand offering low-cost private rooms rather than dormitories. A broader incumbent capturing a portion of the same price-sensitive traveler pool in Geneva.
• MEININGER Hotels: European hybrid hotel-hostel chain offering budget rooms and multi-bed accommodation. A broader incumbent operating across multiple cities with overlapping budget-traveler demand.

Direct peers

• A&O Hostels: Large European hostel chain with multi-bed dormitory and private room formats at budget price points across multiple cities. Competes for the same backpacker and budget-traveler segment.
• St Christopher's Inns: Hostel brand focused on backpackers across Europe with dorms and private rooms, often co-located with bars. Comparable budget-accommodation offering and target demographic.
• Wombat's Hostels: European hostel chain with shared dormitories and private rooms targeting backpackers and young travelers. Closely comparable operating model and customer segment.
• Generator Hostels: Design-led European hostel chain offering dorms and private rooms in major cities. Direct competitor for design-conscious budget travelers in the same category.
• Youth Hostel Geneva (HI): Official Hostelling International affiliate in Geneva; the dominant youth-hostel brand in Switzerland. Directly comparable lodging model and target demographic, though with membership requirements.
• Geneva Hostel: Another independent hostel operating in Geneva with comparable dormitory and private room offerings targeting budget travelers. Directly competes for the same guest pool in the same city.

Others

• Swiss Backpackers: Cooperative network of independent Swiss hostels of which City Hostel Geneva is a member. Not a competitor but a distribution and brand partner relevant to the hostel's go-to-market.
• Hostelworld: Global OTA specializing in hostels and budget accommodation. Not a competing property, but a critical distribution channel that City Hostel Geneva appears not to actively leverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cityhostelg
• Facebookfacebook.com/123624917705011
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cityhostelg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-hostel-geneva

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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