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Youth Hostel Avenches

2.0 star property
Avenches family-friendly hostel with restaurant

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Exterior
Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Bed sheets
Youth Hostel Avenches offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet, outdoor games on the playground and arcade fun in the game room. Take in breathtaking views from the garden or unwind on the terrace while staying connected with WiFi. Previous guests rave about this family-friendly atmosphere.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Water dispenser
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple room)

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Spa

Twin Room Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior

ibis budget Fribourg

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 514 reviews
$102 nightly
The price is $113
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
ibis budget Fribourg
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About the neighborhood

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
  • Lac de Morat - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • 1476 Battle Monument - 7 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 46 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 72 min drive
  • Dompierre Station - 7 min drive
  • Murten/Morat Station - 9 min drive
  • Payerne Station - 11 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
  • ‪Restaurant Du Misery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel Avenches

Youth Hostel Avenches is a great choice for a stay in Avenches. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 10 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal costs CHF 19.50

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 10 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.

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

Does Youth Hostel Avenches offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Youth Hostel Avenches does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel Avenches?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Youth Hostel Avenches?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Youth Hostel Avenches?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Youth Hostel Avenches?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Neuchatel (29-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Youth Hostel Avenches and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Youth Hostel Avenches?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Youth Hostel Avenches like?

Youth Hostel Avenches is a short 6-minute walk from Reformed Church of St. Mary Magdalene and 8 minutes' walk from General Henri Guisan Monument.

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