Avenches Youth Hostel

–Excellent location - show map
+19 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Avenches Youth Hostel in Avenches offers family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and seating areas. Guests enjoy amenities such as showers, patio, and outdoor seating. Dining Experience: The hostel serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A child-friendly buffet caters to younger visitors, complemented by a coffee shop and outdoor seating area. Leisure Activities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features an outdoor play area, games room, and children's playground. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area. Convenient Location: Located 119 km from Geneva International Airport, the hostel is near attractions like Forum Fribourg (14 km) and Bern Clock Tower (41 km). Highly rated for its breakfast and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Valentine
Switzerland Switzerland
“The children loved the garden and games available!”
Brigitte
Switzerland Switzerland
“Freundlicher Empfang...ein kleines aber feines 2er Zimmer...mit Lavabo...vielen Steckdosen..Ablageflächen..einem grossen Duschtuch...und sehr bequemen Betten! :-) Auch das Frühstücksbuffet war vielfältig und fein.”
Nathalie
Switzerland Switzerland
“J'ai adoré le jardin et pouvoir faire une sieste au frais sous les arbres (période de canicule). J'ai apprécié aussi les conseils pour visiter les ruines romaines. Belle découverte.”
Eva
Switzerland Switzerland
“Gute lage, am rand von avenches, gut zu fuss vom bahnhof erreichbar, ruhig, leckeres frühstück, angenehme, nicht zu weiche matratzen, unkompliziert :)”
Bourgault
Canada Canada
“La proximité du petit centre-ville ainsi que la tranquillité.”
Pier
Netherlands Netherlands
“Leuke kleine hostel met de zelfde service als een grote. Goed ontbijt en leuk uitzicht.”
Dagmar
Switzerland Switzerland
“Das Frühstück war sensationell, das Personal mega freundlich. Und alles super sauber und unkompliziert.”
Sibylla
Switzerland Switzerland
“Sehr freundlicher Empfang. Gutes Essen. Gutes Frühstücksbuffet. Sehr sauber.”
Daniel
Switzerland Switzerland
“Bereits die Anfahrt in das so pittoreske Avenches war sehr schön und angenehm. Die Jugendherberge liegt in einem ruhigen Teil des Städtchens und das so schöne Haus mit dem grossen gepflegten Garten (alte Baumbestände) hat mich wirklich...”
Rosemarie
Switzerland Switzerland
“Très bien situé avec possibilité de louer une place de parc juste à côté de l'hôtel.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Avenches Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a check-in after 22:00 is only possible on prior request.

Reservations of 10 persons or more, kindly note that different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Avenches Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.