Auberge Communale de Carouge

Hotels
8.2 (1629 reviews)
Rue Ancienne, 39 , Geneva , ch

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Some staff lacking warmth
Rooms could use refreshing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Some reviews noted that the room was clean and well-maintained, but there were mentions of a need for refreshing some areas.
Service
8.4
Most reviews were positive about the staff's friendliness, although one review mentioned a staff member at breakfast was not friendly.
Location
8.44
Many reviews highlighted the great location in Carouge, close to public transport.
Room Quality
7.89
Some rooms were noted as a bit outdated, but generally were seen as comfortable.
Amenities
8.22
Amenities like the kettle in the room were appreciated, although some electrical concerns were raised.
Value for Money
8.08
Overall, the pricing was considered reasonable for the offerings, despite some minor issues.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Breakfast options were positively mentioned, though service during breakfast was criticized by some.
Overall Experience
8.1
The overall feedback suggests a pleasant stay with minor issues that did not detract significantly from the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 23:07

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Experience a blend of historic charm and modern comfort at Auberge Communale de Carouge. Renovated in 2014, our hotel, located in the heart of Carouge, offers individually furnished rooms with flat-screen TVs and wooden floors.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a sweet Italian breakfast served daily to kickstart your mornings. For more options, a continental breakfast is available upon request. Our on-site restaurant also offers delectable dishes for a satisfying dining experience.

Convenient Location and Connectivity
Conveniently situated just 4 km from Geneva, our hotel provides easy access to the city center via a 15-minute tram ride. With a tram stop right outside, exploring the vibrant streets of Geneva is a breeze.

Book your stay at Auberge Communale de Carouge now to enjoy a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and culinary delights.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive after 22:00, please inform the property in advance. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GVA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for CHF 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1629 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Thomas • couple • ch
10
merweilleux
Pros:

Carouge est une commune exceptionnelle!

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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antonio • family_with_children • it
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Damiano • family_with_children • it
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Emiel • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk
Pros:

De locatie is bijzonder aantrekkelijk in een mooie wijk en met een tramhalte voor de deur.

Cons:

Het ontbijt is standaard. Voor de prijs kan dat wat beter.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • ca
9
Pros:

Location was great. Room was spacious. Plenty of towels and water for family.
Helpful with our large quantity of luggage.
Morning coffee was greay

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • couple • ch
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Ariana • extended_group • ch
8
Pros:

Emplacement

Cons:

Le matelas du lit double pas terrible

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Alizee • family_with_children • ae
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise from the tram in the street and some very weird noise from other rooms at night…

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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marlant • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Ton • couple • nl
9
Eenvoudig en goed.
Pros:

Eenvoudig ingericht hotelletje met charme. Op een uitstekende locatie en een heerlijk, uitgebreid ontbijt.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • ch
6
Pros:

Zentrale Lage im Herzen von Carouge.
Ausgezeichneter Café zum Frühstück.

Cons:

Die Badezimmer/Nasszellen sind veraltet, insbesondere Armaturen, Waschtisch, Duschkabinen und Fugen und sollten saniert werden.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jens • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • solo_traveller • ch
6
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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aurelija • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We loved staying at Auberge Communale Hotel because of its unique vibe — it really feels like stepping back into the 18th century. It’s a family-oriented place with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was small but cozy and very clean. The hotel’s atmosphere suited us perfectly. Breakfast was simple but fresh and satisfying, with delicious coffee. If you’re looking for a bohemian vibe, this place definitely has it.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Rotondo • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
Step Back and Enjoy
Pros:

Olde worlde feel - the auberge fits perfectly with the Carouge area.
Good communication before arrival, including free public transport tickets (on buses & trams, you just get on and off - but make sure you have the ticket as the penalties are high if you're found without one during a snap inspection.)
A fantastic range of local shops, restaurants and cafés, also the twice-weekly food and drink market, but the (rather austere) dining room in the Auberge proved to be an excellent choice for our evening meal.
You can walk into the city centre or make use of the very frequent buses and trams from outside the hotel.

Cons:

I do wish Booking.com would give us a "comments" section instead of this as there was nothing we didn't like, but here goes with comments:
The hilariously awful pre-booking form (local council not hotel's fault) is best ignored unless you like tapping a left arrow 12 times for every year of the age of each guest.
If you're at the front, you will hear the trams. It's not loud and quickly becomes a soothing background track.
This is not a modern hotel (thank goodness says my wife) so don't expect it to be like a Holiday Inn. More like visiting a favourite relative in their old house.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Richter • couple • de
8
Pros:

Die perfekte Lage. Linie 12bdie in die Innenstadt fährt , unmittelbar vor der auberge. Ticket über Auberge kostenlos

Cons:

Oersonal im Frühstückseaum sehr wortkarg bis unfreundlich

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee