Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel

The whole hostel was exceptionally clean. While the room was simple, it was spotless and everything worked great. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfasts had a very good variety of fresh foods and there was ample. I took the dinner option for the first night, while it was simple fare it was very good and the portions were just right.

The hostel was impeccably clean and maintained, and staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were comfortable and quiet. The breakfast each morning was excellent as well. Nearby was the lake and a beach for walks, and it was close to the center and EPFL and the metro.

It's my second time here and I'll likely be back. Excellent food, evening meal and buffet breakfast. Large spacious single room. Good location for access to the lake, few minutes walk to nearby grocery stores. Staff super helpful. Dedicated secure bicycle storage.

The standard of this place as a youth hostel is excellent. Everything is simple, somewhat brutalist, but I had a double bedroom with my own bathroom and a working desk for two people. I was travelling for a conference at the university campus nearby. I chose this hostel for proximity and price since I paid with my own money and I come from a middle-income country. There is a cosy green patio inside and a wonderful park next to the beach at the Leman Lake across the motorway. The hostel offers a free public transport pass for the entire length of the stay.

My favourites at the beautiful buffet breakfast were the yoghurts, mint tea, and freshly baked bread with walnuts. The bed was very comfortable and the lake is a short and easy walk away, past the International Olympic Committee headquarters. You can go for long runs or walks on the wide path around the lake.