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The hostel's wooden buildings among trees, with tables outside© HI France

Hostel · Annecy

HI Annecy Youth Hostel

A youth hostel open all year at the foot of the Semnoz, with 117 beds in rooms of one to five beds, meals and a bike garage.

Information
Where
Annecy

117 beds · Rooms of 1 to 5 · Open all year · Bus 15 at the door

A hostel in the woods, above the town

The Hostelling International hostel is at 4 route du Semnoz, at the edge of the forest, above the west shore of the lake and the old town. It is open all year. It has 117 beds in 30 rooms of one, two, three, four or five beds, so it suits a couple as well as a group of friends or a family.

Meals and services

It serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and packed lunches to take away, useful if you are walking or cycling all day. There is a bike garage. Reception is open from 8:00 to 22:00 and the building can be accessed 24 hours. The car park mentioned in the listing is for group coaches: if you come by car, ask when booking.

Getting there without a car

City bus line 15 stops 20 m away, at the "Auberge de jeunesse" stop, and in summer on weekends from June to August a summer line also passes. Lines 6 and 14 stop about 800 m away. From the railway station, take the bus or walk up: it is uphill. To the centre and the lake you walk down.

Practical details

Rooms
30
Capacity
117

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bike storage
  • Wi-Fi

Tips

  • Order the packed lunch for your route If you are going up the Semnoz or doing the greenway, order it the day before.
  • Bring your hostel card The HI network works with a membership card; check the conditions when booking.

Frequently asked questions

Is it open in winter?

Yes, all year.

Are there private rooms?

Yes, with one and two beds, as well as rooms of three to five.

How do I get there from the station?

By city bus: line 15 stops 20 m from the door.

Car-free

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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