Newly renovated in 2014, Youth Hostel Avenches is a 15-minute walk from the Avenches train station. It features a large garden with barbecue facilities and table tennis and pétanque options. A buffet breakfast is served free of charge, and free WiFi in the entire hostel is provided as well. All rooms and dormitories are functionally furnished and come with shared bathroom facilities on each floor. All units are fitted with a washbasin. There is a new pavilion in the garden containing two guest rooms that satisfy all standards of barrier-free traveling. A common lounge with a TV, board games and a library is at guests´ disposal. Guests can explore Avenches’ medieval Old Town and Roman remains. The Lake Murten, where swimming and boat trips are possible, is 4 km away, and the town of Murten is 9 km from the Avenches Youth Hostel. Bikes can be rented on site for a charge, and limited private parking is available on site at an additional cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Avenches
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  • Davide
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The double room is very nice and confortable It is very clean
  • 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.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Avenches Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.
    Services
    • Lockers
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules

    Avenches Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Avenches Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    FAQs about Avenches Youth Hostel

    • Avenches Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Table tennis

    • Avenches Youth Hostel is 350 yards from the centre of Avenches. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Avenches Youth Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Avenches Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Yes, Avenches Youth Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Avenches Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.