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Hotel Central

Rue De La RΓ΄tisserie 2 | Geneva, 1204, CH
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Great for activities
Located in heart of Geneva
Excellent room comfort & quality
Most popular facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Family Rooms
Elevator
Non-smoking property
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Hotel Central - Geneva

The family-owned Hotel Central is located in the heart of Geneva, a few minutes' walk from the Horloge Fleurie / Flower Clock and the Jet d'Eau fountain on Lake Geneva. Choose from nicely furnished rooms in this friendly hotel. Wireless internet is available in the entire Central hotel free of charge.

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Rooms Types
Triple Bunk Bed Room with Shared Toilet  room in Hotel Central
Room Details
Triple Bunk Bed Room with Shared Toilet
3 Bunk bed 12mΒ² Type: Triple
Bathtub Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Kitchenette Suit press Sitting area Toilet Walk-in closet Slippers Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Sauna Toaster Additional bathroom Baby safety gates Adapted bath Infinity Pool Shallow end Bottle of water Trash cans Smoke Alarm Fire extinguisher Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to private pool

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Large Room for five room in Hotel Central
Room Details
Large Room for five
2 Twin bed 20mΒ² Type: Family
Bathtub Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Hairdryer Wake-up service/Alarm clock Kitchenette Suit press Sitting area Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Sauna Toaster Additional bathroom Child safety socket covers Baby safety gates Adapted bath Infinity Pool Shallow end Pool cover Bottle of water Trash cans Smoke Alarm Fire extinguisher Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to private pool

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Bunk Bed Room with Shared Toilet room in Hotel Central
Room Details
Bunk Bed Room with Shared Toilet
2 Bunk bed 10mΒ² Type: Twin
Bathtub Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Kitchenette Suit press Sitting area Toilet Walk-in closet Slippers Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Sauna Toaster Additional bathroom Baby safety gates Adapted bath Infinity Pool Shallow end Bottle of water Trash cans Smoke Alarm Fire extinguisher Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to private pool

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Triple Room room in Hotel Central
Room Details
Triple Room
1 Twin bed 20mΒ² Type: Triple
Bathtub Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Hairdryer Wake-up service/Alarm clock Kitchenette Suit press Sitting area Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Sauna Toaster Additional bathroom Child safety socket covers Baby safety gates Adapted bath Infinity Pool Shallow end Pool cover Bottle of water Trash cans Smoke Alarm Fire extinguisher Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to private pool

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Guest Score and Reviews
7.6 /10

Good

620 Reviews

Cleanliness
7.0
Facilities
7.0
Location
8.4
Service
7.5

Simeo

Business Traveler

6.0

Staff costumer care

January 2025

Alison

Solo Traveler

6.0

The hotel is very well situated between the lake and the old town. Geneva is very expensive and this hotel offers a good clean room for a reasonable price but very basic. Fine for a short stay. Reception staff very friendly.

The pillows were rather hard and unforgiving - Television didn’t work!

January 2025

Services & Facilities

Most popular facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Family Rooms
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General
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Key Access
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Professional Cleaning Services
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
Safety Deposit Box
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Concierge Services
Invoices
Transportation
Public Transport Tickets
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 14:00
Check-out: before 11:00

Front Desk Hours: 24/7

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 1 year old stay for CHFΒ 40 per person per night when using an available cot. People no matter the age stay for CHFΒ 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All Amenities
General
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Key Access
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Professional Cleaning Services
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
Safety Deposit Box
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Concierge Services
Invoices
Transportation
Public Transport Tickets
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
All Guest Score and Reviews
7.6 /10

Good

620 Reviews

Cleanliness
7.0
Facilities
7.0
Location
8.4
Service
7.5

Simeo

Business Traveler

6.0

Staff costumer care

January 2025

Alison

Solo Traveler

6.0

The hotel is very well situated between the lake and the old town. Geneva is very expensive and this hotel offers a good clean room for a reasonable price but very basic. Fine for a short stay. Reception staff very friendly.

The pillows were rather hard and unforgiving - Television didn’t work!

January 2025

Matthew

Business Traveler

7.0

Great location The shower gel smelt great!

Didn't get on with the pillows

January 2025

Liviu

Business Traveler

10.0

Small but very clean, comfortable bed, very friendly staff, amazing location

February 2025

Richard

Couple

8.0

Really helpful and friendly staff. Location was superb,so near to many good places to visit and excellent shops and restaurants.

No tea making facilities, large room,but limited room in toilet,.

February 2025

Aaron

Family with young children

8.0

Great hotel in the perfect location near all the attractions of Geneva.

February 2025

ChΓ’teau &. S. T.

Couple

10.0

Very clean, spacious, well located.

Nothing!

February 2025

Christopher

Family with young children

5.0

Very good location.

Geneva is just so expensive, which we knew before going however on arrival was as expected passable can't be viewed as pleasant could hardly swing a cat in the room with a triple bunk bed which every movement could be felt below; could have made more use of the space though with some Ikea space saving touches could have made a huge difference.

February 2025

Peter

Solo Traveler

8.0

Great location and good value for money. My room was available early and the staff efficient. Reception very helpful.

My single room. Had a slightly strange layout with the entrance being into the bathroom

February 2025

Barb

Family with young children

9.0

Very friendly receptionist and check I. process. Location was great, close to everything and transportation. The room was clean and spacious for 3 of us with 2 bathrooms.

The only complaint I have is tha using the hair dryer causes an electrical outage of all of the lights in the room.

February 2025

Anastasios

Couple

3.0

Amazing location. That's all

Not clean, humid

February 2025

Katharine

Solo Traveler

3.0

Great location. Bed and facilities fine. Staff professional and pleasant. Issue was extreme noise of the bathroom flush cistern - it was very unnerving, especially at night. Also- noise from other rooms. Completely accept city noise due to location but could not recommend based on the other two issues.

March 2025

Gustave

Couple

8.0

Location and the reception staff

The bed frame squeaked a bit when you rolled over which wasn't ideal for a bunk bed.

March 2025

Vito C.

Solo Traveler

10.0

I got an unexpected upgrade (maybe for loyalty reasons), which I particularly appreciated. Room had just what I needed, nothing more. This is exactly the deal I wanted.

The sink is very small. A turnable faucet could help avoid spilling water on the floor.

March 2025

Alp

Group Traveler

8.0

Location is perfect for city center enthusiasts, if you’re planning to travel all day around the city and go to the room only for sleep then it’s the right choice

Don’t expect anything super luxurious rooms it is just good for enjoying in the city center

March 2025

Kirsty

Couple

7.0

Staff and location Excellent! Hot showers Very clean

Small double should be advertised as a compact room as it was actually TINY. Door into room straight into the toilet!! Was a little tight. Too hot at night, wonderful heating! Pillows hard. No tea and coffee facilities.

March 2025

Yvonne

Family with young children

9.0

Room was a great size for three adults. We were upgraded to a studio it had a small kitchen with everything in it.. Location was so close to everything in walking distance. There is no food at hotel. Plenty of food places close by.

Decor could be a bit brighter.

March 2025

Aldrin

Couple

9.0

Place is a short distance from the town center

March 2025

Heath

Family with young children

10.0

The only issue was getting into the lobby when we first arrived and other then that it was a very nice location and room.

April 2025

Alessandro

Couple

9.0

Perfect place for our needs. No breakfast but the suggested bar just below the hotel was fine. Just like having breakfast in the hotel.

April 2025

David

Solo Traveler

5.0

location friendly staff

April 2025

Ibrahim M.

Couple

7.0

the location is very good

the AC was not working as he should be, the remote controller has been set on fan only, so u cant change it to cold at all

April 2025

Beth

Couple

8.0

Nice clean room that had everything we needed for a short stay. Despite the size of the room it had a good full length mirror and wardrobe space. The hotel also had a lovely authentic charm about it

The pillows weren’t the most comfortable, and the room where we left our luggage throughout the day was not locked so didn’t feel very secure

April 2025

Rebecca

Group Traveler

9.0

Great location & very friendly/helpful staff.

April 2025

Rose

Family with young children

6.0

The location is in the center.

The room is too small.

April 2025

Bruno

Family with young children

10.0

The location of the hotel it’s the best possible in Geneve. We are few steps from the main point on the city. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Jessica always attend with good energy <3

The size of bath area could be a little bigger.

May 2025

MAHESH

Family with young children

10.0

Staff is very helpful and the location . It’s near to the lake

It’s old but well maintained

May 2025

Elaheh

Couple

6.0

Location was perfect. My room had balcony. Elevator in building.

Super small room. Construction in front Also as privacy matters ?? There was no β€œdon’t disturb sign” so for a place that doesn’t provide fridge or electric kettle, I though maybe they don’t have room service too! And that’s why there is no sign, to hang on door. Im a private person and I really don’t like anyone in my room while staying at hotels. Unfortunately without my notice someone came in for cleaning while I was out. Then when I told the reception about it! They told me I had to ask for a don’t disturb sign from reception! And when I said this is something that should be mentioned during checking in, they dismissed my concern. So if you care about privacy, remember this. They charge so much but can’t even print and hang a sign!

May 2025

ling

Family with young children

8.0

Perfect location (central and close to restaurants). The room was cozy. Nice view and comfortable bed. We liked the recommendation for breakfast (Marcel-Vieille Ville)

The toilet was very noisy (strange pump system?).

May 2025

Chloe

Family with young children

10.0

Clean, very quiet, beds are comfortable and very nice staff. Our room had plenty of light with two large windows, not gloomy at all. Very central location. 5 walking minutes from the lake and 2 minutes from the public transportation. Close to the old town and the Place du bourg du four with all the nice cafΓ©s to have breakfast in the sun. Of course, keep in mind, it’s a low budget/affordable hotel so don’t expect the same amenities as in a regular hotel (for instance toilets are in the hallway, no breakfast or coffee maker, the rooms are a bit bare, etc). but it was cleaner than many low budget hotels and the staff was very helpful. Also the city of Geneva offers you public transportation passes with your hotel room. We spent most of the time outside and just wanted a nice, clean, central and affordable room for the night, and it was that.

It’s not really about the property itself, but you have to know that on Sundays, this whole neighborhood is closed, stores, pharmacies, etc. No grocery store nearby. But a lot of restaurants and cafΓ©s near the lake, minutes away.

May 2025

Joel

Couple

1.0

The location is great, that's it.

The room doesn't match the image at all. It's misleading. I open the room door and it's the toilet, and there's some pungent chemical smell. The room is small and it looks nothing like the listing.

June 2025

Amy

Group Traveler

5.0

Great location

Too noisy, air conditioning makes noise, lots of street noise.

June 2025

Royal

Couple

10.0

Great location easy check in and great view.

Shower to small

June 2025

Yuze

Solo Traveler

6.0

Very downtown

Location

June 2025

Eugenia

Couple

1.0

Nothing in particular

There were fleas in the bedroom!! We left, we didn't sleep there, also we have a baby, unacceptable The receptionist was kind and helped us to find another hotel, a very clean one, she said She didn't look surprised when we told her about the fleas

June 2025

Nicole

Family with young children

8.0

The location of the hotel can't be beat. We had a picturesque views from the balcony - we could see the cathedral. The staff was very helpful. We were able to gain early access to our room and they held our luggage after checkout so we could enjoy a few more hours in Geneva.

Walls are thin and could hear alarms going off in next door rooms.

June 2025

Andrea

Couple

7.0

Good location , has AC

Not clean

June 2025

Nancy

Couple

1.0

I didn't like anything about this hotel

You enter through the bathroom and since the bathroom opens directly to the hallway, it was uncomfortable to use. The room was small like a college dorm room. The bed is against the wall, and the door to the bathroom barely has enough room to open next to it. There was only one plug in the whole room, over the bed. There was a rickety shelf above the bed which was the only place to put things you were charging, it is hard to reach if you are in bed, and it also made the bed uncomfortable to sit in because you would knock your head against the shelf or knock the plugs out of the wall. There was no air conditioning, but they supplied a fan, which could only be plugged in in the single plug above the bed, which made it difficult to get out of the bed on either side. It was much hotter in the room than it was outside. The hotel appears to be just one floor in a building full of other businesses, so there is no lobby or other common areas to hang out in the hotel. It also made me feel unsafe as there was no separation from the hotel guests and other people using the building. The access to the building and hotel floor wasn't secure. The decor was a bit shabby and made of low cost items from Ikea. They used a magazine wall rack for a towel holder for example. My room didn't resemble any of the rooms on the website. This was the worst hotel I stayed at during my three week trip in Switzerland.

June 2025

John

Family with young children

9.0

The warm welcome from the staff and the location was outstanding. Walking distance to everything!

Nope

June 2025

Heather

Couple

9.0

Good location & close to the train & bus stations + the old town. Spacious junior suite has a nice sitting area, a small fridge & a narrow balcony. We were able to leave our luggage after check out & collect it later in the afternoon.

July 2025

Tom

Solo Traveler

5.0

The staff was helpful.

No air conditioning. The room opened into the bathroom.

July 2025

Drew

Family with young children

10.0

Location! Nice balcony.

Small shower. Small mold spots in shower

July 2025

Igor

Family with young children

6.0

Central location, helpful staff.

Electricity - many power splitters - not safe. Wifi - strange connection process , you can see phone numbers of all previous guests - not safe. The room was not updated in decades.

July 2025

Anastassiya

Couple

8.0

Nice, comfortable and very good situated.

The same metal key for all doors.

July 2025

Sara

Couple

8.0

Centrally located very clean and comfortable. Has an elevator. Very cool building!

August 2025

Omar

Group Traveler

9.0

Location and staff Cozy rooms

No fridge in the rooms

August 2025

Patricia

Family with young children

6.0

The staff was friendly. We could het our room before the check in time.

No AC, and it was super hot. The climate inside the room really drained our energy out, and it was too hard to sleep, besides the bunk bed made so much noise, if one person on the top bed moved just a little bit the other one would wake up out to the noise and bed movement. We could have enjoyed the city more if were well rested, but the beds and temperature of the room did not allow us to do that. We probably could sleep 2-3 hours each night.

August 2025

Leland

Couple

7.0

Good size room. Appreciate having coffee maker ,water kettle and mini fridge. Needed the fan…..close to market and bakery.

Room to hot and stuffy. Needed ac for hot summer weather.

August 2025

Harold

Group Traveler

6.0

Very conveniently located in the old downtown area. Staff was very helpful.

Can be a bit noisy due to the busy street below and ongoing construction.

August 2025

Carole

Group Traveler

9.0

Location was great

Toilet didn’t have a sink to wash hands

August 2025

Mark

Couple

5.0

The location was excellent as was the customer service! We were contacted prior to our arrival and, in addition to receiving transportation passes, we were told specific directions how to find the hotel once getting off the tram.

It would have been nice if coffee was available; this was especially noticed as our first morning was on a Sunday and NOTHING was open nearby to get coffee for quite some time.

September 2025

Valerie

Couple

9.0

The hotel definitely lives up to it’s name. Very central. We just walked everywhere. Staff was super nice and made the checking easy. They offered to store our bags and gave us a good recommendation for breakfast. The view from the balcony was very beautiful. Temperature in the room was good too. I would stay here again.

The room where the toilet is a bit small but manageable.

September 2025

Suzanna

Solo Traveler

10.0

I enjoyed this hotel’s location 6-8 minutes walk to Old Town Geneva. The bed was very comfortable. The rooms are basic but they have everything you need. Elevators and showers are small. Everything worked well most important. The water was very hot. I slept with my balcony windows open to feel the fresh breeze in September which was refreshing. The staff was very friendly and helpful with anything you need. The gentleman who checked me in told me about the Red Cross Museum very close to the United Nations. Initially, I didn’t plan to go to the museum but I’m glad that I did. I also visited Old Town at night and during the daytime. Thank you very much for everything!

Nothing

September 2025

EricC

Couple

9.0

A special mention must go to Ana at the front desk, whose exceptional hospitality truly enhanced our stay. She was consistently cheerful, kind, and incredibly helpful. Furthermore, Hotel Central's strategic location in the town center provides excellent access to public transportation, a variety of eateries, shopping, and local sights, making it an ideal base for a short 2-days stay.

Room a little small and noise from nearby construction.

September 2025

MYLE

Group Traveler

10.0

Cleanliness, staff very attentive to guests. Good location and safe environment

Nothing

September 2025

Vijay

Couple

7.0

Centrally located in a walking distance from the bus station and train station; city buses and trams are also in a short walk from the hotel . The staff were very friendly and helpful. The receptionist gave us the guest cards and patiently explained how to use the public transportation system. The staff also helped us in planning our sightseeing of the city

After 6PM the front door gets locked and it’s a process to reach someone to unlock the door. Also, the design of the room is such that the only way to enter the room is through the toilet and bathroom! The very small shower is too high to climb into ?for elderly people like us . People were talking loudly but we could use the ear plugs provided by the hotel

September 2025

Taryn

Couple

7.0

Good basic hotel. Staff was very nice

Air conditioning unit in room was broken. Construction right next door.

September 2025

Satapathy

Couple

9.0

The location was excellent , accessible by every means if transport and bed was comforting . And the staff were really supportive and helpful

September 2025

Naqvi

Couple

4.0

The location is excellent. Close to all busses and trains. Walking distance to some places.

If you want a room to crash in at the end of the day, this hotel is good. We booked the cheapest room and we didn't realize that the room opens in the washroom...lol The drain of the shower and washbasin was clocked. The room was hot even though there was a fan.. I don't know how the fan turned off during the night. Other than that great location and amazing staff.

September 2025

Ege

Group Traveler

9.0

The location is awesome!

I'd love it if the room was a little bit more spacious

September 2025

Audrey J.

Solo Traveler

9.0

The hotel is situated in a calm area of Geneva but very well connected. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Suite was very large and comfortable, with lots of closet space and a nice bathroom.

The walls were paper-thin. I could follow the full conversation of the neighbouring room. There is no breakfast but there are excellent close-by options.

October 2025

Gary

Couple

7.0

Location and staff were great.

Beds were small and a little hard.

October 2025

Pam

Couple

10.0

Good location. Close to waterfront and old part of city. Comfortable room. Nice and helpful employee!

October 2025

Yang

Solo Traveler

8.0

Room was very clean

The room was a little two small. There were no coffee aveible when i woke up. I had to go out of the building to find it.

October 2025

Charbel

Solo Traveler

7.0

Location was very good

November 2025

Jeffrey

Solo Traveler

9.0

Perfect location and excellent price at that location. No frills, which is exactly what I was looking for. Roller shades outside the windows allowed the room to get very dark.

Room was a little cold. Faucet didn't extend quite far enough over the sink.

December 2025

Alexa

Solo Traveler

7.0

The staff was really nice and the location was amazing!

The restroom was outside the rooms and the bath was really small and no privacy

January 2026

GABRIELA

Family with young children

7.0

The balcony view

The smell of the toilet, but one has to know that this is a very old building with an old structure

January 2026

Noah

Group Traveler

10.0

This place is great. It accommodated my brother, father and I with 3 beds on our way in and out of Geneva. The staff is super friendly. The location is central which is great for maximizing time if you only have a short stay in Geneva. Would happily stay here again.

March 2026

Catherine

Solo Traveler

8.0

The location is fabulous, between the old town and the main shopping area. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. I had booked the compact room and it was on the smaller side, but comfortable, safe and warm.

I know that the hotel is in the centre of everything, but the room was a bit on the expensive side

March 2026

Deb

Family with young children

9.0

The hotel was very accommodating when I needed to change my reservation from 2 to 3 people. The location was truly central and we were able to walk,to places.nearby.

The office is on floor 6. We were glad.for the elevator.

May 2026

doug

Couple

10.0

Great location. Easy to find. Near the old town. Convenient to stores and restaurants.

Nothing

May 2026

Angela

Solo Traveler

9.0

The location was perfect, right between old town and new. Gorgeous balcony! Fabulous staff! Love the 2pm check in time. AC for the warmer days was exceptional.

It wasnt that we didnt like it, but the historic building means a little older facility which is fine by us. It shows its histroric age a little bit but it is such an amazing stay. The bathtub was wonderful to have but it was a little difficult to get in and out of.

May 2026

Hannah

Family with young children

9.0

The room was comfortable and clean. The view was wonderful. The beds were comfortable. And the staff was beyond kind and helpful! They offered to store our luggage both before and after check-in and even let us check-in early on the day of our arrival.

We have no complaints.

May 2026

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