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Youth Hostel Avenches

2.0 star property
Travelers relax with billiards or complimentary coffee in the welcoming lobby after days spent discovering the region's attractions and historic sites

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Youth Hostel Avenches offers a free breakfast buffet and various recreation options, including playground games and an arcade room. Enjoy scenic garden views and relax on the terrace with WiFi. Families love the friendly atmosphere.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Pet friendly
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple room)

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Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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Pet friendly
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

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  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a 6 bed dormitory)

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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Avenches is home to Youth Hostel Avenches. Murten Historisches Museum and Murten Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Payerneland and Centre Culturel du Gymnase Intercantonale de la Broye. Travelling with kids? Consider Laser District, or check out an event or a game at Forum Fribourg. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Avenches travel guide
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Map
Rue du Lavoir 5, Avenches, 1580

What's nearby

  • Reformed Church of St. Mary Magdalene
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • General Henri Guisan Monument
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Avenches Castle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aventicum Amphitheater
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Institut Equestre National d'Avenches
    2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Dompierre Station
    7 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rock Oz Arènes
    8 min walk
  • Parkhotel Schloss Münchenwiler
    10 min drive
  • Café restaurant de la Gare
    3 min drive
  • Le Centurion
    9 min drive
  • Belle 5
    8 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel Avenches

Family-friendly hostel
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Youth Hostel Avenches. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), bike parking and coffee/tea in reception
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • A water dispenser and a billiards/pool table
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that the total price includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Youth Avenches
Youth Hostel Avenches Avenches
Youth Hostel Avenches Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Avenches Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Avenches

Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Hostel Avenches pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Avenches?

Self-parking is available for CHF 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Avenches?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Avenches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Avenches located?

This family-friendly Avenches hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Reformed Church of St. Mary Magdalene, General Henri Guisan Monument and Avenches Castle. Aventicum Amphitheater and Institut Equestre National d'Avenches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Youth Hostel Avenches Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

추천합니다

거리가 좀 먼것 빼고는 적극 추천합니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr gerne wieder kann ich nur empfehlen

Sehr nette freundliche Mitarbeiter. Sie versuchen alles für sie Gäste zu tun. Sehr gemischtes puplikum. Von Familien mit Kleinkinder bis zu älteren alles vorhanden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trainingstage im IENA

Wir waren für 3Tage im Reitsportzentrum IENA in Avenches, dafür top Lage. Ist in 5min Autofahrt erreichbar. Frühstück gab es auf Wunsch bereits ab 7.00Uhr. Etwas knapp mit Parkplätzen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Françoise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expérience

En fait je n'ai passé qu'une nuit car je me suis retrouvée avec 5 hommes ! Et ho quelle surprise car je ne pensais pas cette éventualité. J'ai bien profité des ronflements 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die großzügigen Check-in Zeiten, die Sauberkeit, die Freundlichkeit und der Kaffee haben mir besonders gefallen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Instalaciones limpias y bien cuidadas. Nos hubiera gustado disponer de horario más amplio para el uso de instalaciones como el comedor para la cena.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dani, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

gute Jugendherberge in der nähe von Avenches

jugendherberge 700 m von der Stadtmiite in Avenches. Das war meine erste Erfahrung mit einer Jugendherberge. Die Zimmer sind klein aber sauber schliesslich schläft man ja nur dort. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, ich fühlte mich wohl. Das Frühstûcksbuffet war super. Ich komme gerne wieder
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Jugendherberge mit Charme

Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und zweckmässig eingerichtet. Es hat 2er Zimmer und auch Familienzimmer. Es hat ein Waschbecken im Zimmer. Gemeinschaftsduschen und WCs sind auf dem Gang. Es ist alles sauber und zweckmässig eingerichtet. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut. Der Garten ist sehr hübsch und für Familien besonders geeignet. Die Hausdame war sehr freundlich und kompetent.

8/10 Good

Alex, Olten

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Hostel in der Nähe der historischen Ruinen von Avenches und des Papilioramas, sehr nettes Team! Das Essen war spitze! Gerne wieder!

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alles ok

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

JEAN PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018