Cherche hébergement chez l'habitant ou bons plans logement en Suisse
by Gloubiboulga
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
voilà, je compte passer 2 semaines en suisse à l'occasion des vacances de la toussaint.L'herbergement etant tres cher, j'aimerai trouver un plan chez l'habitant ou pourquoi pas sous louer à un etudiant pendant les vacances.
Les endroits qui m'interessent sont les villes de lausanne, geneve et fribourg et sinon, globalement, les regions de l'oberland bernois, le valais et les grisons.
si quelqu'un a une possibilite ou un tuyau, hesitez pas, on trouvera toujours un moyen de s'arranger !
Bonjour,
L'an passé, j'ai visité une partie de la Suisse avec ma femme. Nous logions dans des B&B très intéressants à la condition d'avoir une voiture pour se déplacer. À Muri dans la région de Lucerne, nous avions choisi le B&B Lisebeth et Joseph Köpfli qui est agréable.
http://www.bnb.ch/index.php?p=page&id=175
À Genève, nous étions logés au B&B Jean-Pierre et Nelly Abel à Bellevue. http://www.bnb.ch/index.php?p=page&id=1 J'ai trouvé les prix raisonnables.
À Genève, nous étions logés au B&B Jean-Pierre et Nelly Abel à Bellevue. http://www.bnb.ch/index.php?p=page&id=1 J'ai trouvé les prix raisonnables.
Amicalement,
Robert Saucier
merci beaucoup pour tes renseignements.
y'a pas de suisses qui parcourent ce forum ? :)
Oui, je parcours VF. Je suis de Genève et le seul hôtel relativement bon marché que je connaissais est actuellement fermé. Ici, les hôtels sont chers. J'ai regardé près de chez moi, mais c'est bien plus cher que ce qui t'a été proposé plus haut. Je ne connaissais pas l'adresse de Bellevue, je la trouve abordable.
Quand passeras-tu par Genève ?
Philippe
Quand passeras-tu par Genève ?
Philippe
Si tu pleures parce que tu as perdu le soleil, tes larmes t'empêcheront de voir les étoiles
bonjour philippe,
j'ai pas de parcours précis en tête, je serai en Suisse du 22 octobre au 6 Novembre.Si je trouve un hébergement à prix abordable à fribourg, lausanne ou geneve, je passerai bien quelques jours dans ces villes, sinon je plante ma tente dans le valais ou les grisons et je profite du grand air !
dis, sinon, fin octobre/debut novembre, le valais et les grisons c'est encore degagé ou faut dejà prevoir les raquettes, les skis de fond et les chaines pour la voiture ??? 😛😛
j'ai pas de parcours précis en tête, je serai en Suisse du 22 octobre au 6 Novembre.Si je trouve un hébergement à prix abordable à fribourg, lausanne ou geneve, je passerai bien quelques jours dans ces villes, sinon je plante ma tente dans le valais ou les grisons et je profite du grand air !
dis, sinon, fin octobre/debut novembre, le valais et les grisons c'est encore degagé ou faut dejà prevoir les raquettes, les skis de fond et les chaines pour la voiture ??? 😛😛
Salut,
Plus le début de l'hiver approche, plus il neige bas. Les Grisons et le Valais, ce sont des cantons de montagnes. Sous tente, tu risques d'avoir froid.
Genève, c'est la plaine, il ne neige pas souvent, mais il peut faire gris.
J'ai repéré un petit hôtel près de chez moi, je vais regarder les prix, si c'est abordable je te renseigne.
Philippe
Si tu pleures parce que tu as perdu le soleil, tes larmes t'empêcheront de voir les étoiles
Hello,
je suis de Genève également et je te propose l'auberge de jeunesse ( www.yh-geneva.ch) bien situé, mais il me semble que c'est maximum 3 nuits. Autrement il y a un hôtel situé dans le haut du quartier des Pâquis et proche de la gare (10mn à pied maxi.) c'est le City hostel geneva à la rue Ferrier 2 (www.cityhostel.ch). Comme chambre d'hôte j'ai trouvé celle-ci : Esmeralda, rue simon-durand 7/Acacias Tél. 19 41 22 343.96.98, bien que situé proche du centre, c'est pas le plus chouette des quartier (à mon avis!) et pour finir la résidence universitaire internationale, rue rothschild 22 (même quartier que le city) tél. 19 41 22 716.02.02 ou 10 41 22 716.02.01. Voilà, j'espère que tu trouveras ton bonheur. concernant le camping en octobre, je ne suis pas sûre qu'ils soient ouverts à cette période, de plus tu vas te "les geler"....
je suis de Genève également et je te propose l'auberge de jeunesse ( www.yh-geneva.ch) bien situé, mais il me semble que c'est maximum 3 nuits. Autrement il y a un hôtel situé dans le haut du quartier des Pâquis et proche de la gare (10mn à pied maxi.) c'est le City hostel geneva à la rue Ferrier 2 (www.cityhostel.ch). Comme chambre d'hôte j'ai trouvé celle-ci : Esmeralda, rue simon-durand 7/Acacias Tél. 19 41 22 343.96.98, bien que situé proche du centre, c'est pas le plus chouette des quartier (à mon avis!) et pour finir la résidence universitaire internationale, rue rothschild 22 (même quartier que le city) tél. 19 41 22 716.02.02 ou 10 41 22 716.02.01. Voilà, j'espère que tu trouveras ton bonheur. concernant le camping en octobre, je ne suis pas sûre qu'ils soient ouverts à cette période, de plus tu vas te "les geler"....
merci pour vos renseignements, philippe et earth.
pour le camping, je me doute bien qu'il fait deja bien froid à cette epoque de l'année mais je suis bien equipé pour camper par condition de grand froid et en plus j'aime ça 😎
ah quel bonheur de se blottir au fond de son duvet quand on entend tomber la neige ou la pluie.Y'a pas de meilleur sommeil que celui-ci !
mais c'est vrai que j'avais pas pensé que les campings etaient peu etre tous fermes...va falloir que je me renseigne.
Y a pas de caravaneige en Suisse???? cela m'étonnerais, mais ça doit pas être donné.
Au plaisir de vous lire.
Si tu veux, tu peux..
N'oublie pas toute la région du Jura... S'éloigner des circuits touristiques ne fait pas de mal...
www.neuchatelville.ch 🙂 l'une de plus belles villes de Suisse, à 45 minutes de Berne et Lausanne (et je ne dis pas ça parce que j'y habite) ! En revanche, pour y loger pas cher... 😕
www.neuchatelville.ch 🙂 l'une de plus belles villes de Suisse, à 45 minutes de Berne et Lausanne (et je ne dis pas ça parce que j'y habite) ! En revanche, pour y loger pas cher... 😕
salut neocomensis,
en fait je connais deja neuchatel et je peux meme y donner un plan sympa pour l'hebergement.A 8-9 km au nord de neuchatel, y'a un camping (la tene) au bord du lac, dans le village de marin-epergnier (pas sur de l'orthographe), ils ont un batiment avec des chambres doubles au prix de 60 chf, douche et wc à l'etage mais c'est vraiment propre.Petit dej 9 chf, on peut se servir à volonté mais c'est assez limité en choix. (cereales, portions de confiture, fromage emballé en papier alu et du beurre).L'endroit ou l'on prend le petit dej fait resto/bar le reste de la journée.
à noter que cet endroit est ouvert toute l'année et que c'est vraiment super si on voyage avec des enfants, la profondeur du lac n'etant que de 50 cms a des dizaines de metres de la berge.
c'est vraiment un endroit qui m'a beaucoup plu 😏
en fait je connais deja neuchatel et je peux meme y donner un plan sympa pour l'hebergement.A 8-9 km au nord de neuchatel, y'a un camping (la tene) au bord du lac, dans le village de marin-epergnier (pas sur de l'orthographe), ils ont un batiment avec des chambres doubles au prix de 60 chf, douche et wc à l'etage mais c'est vraiment propre.Petit dej 9 chf, on peut se servir à volonté mais c'est assez limité en choix. (cereales, portions de confiture, fromage emballé en papier alu et du beurre).L'endroit ou l'on prend le petit dej fait resto/bar le reste de la journée.
à noter que cet endroit est ouvert toute l'année et que c'est vraiment super si on voyage avec des enfants, la profondeur du lac n'etant que de 50 cms a des dizaines de metres de la berge.
c'est vraiment un endroit qui m'a beaucoup plu 😏
Oui ! La Tène, près de Marin-Epagnier ! Leur site Internet : http://www.la-tene.ch/ Mais est-ce qu'il y a beaucoup de chambres ?
C'est vrai que c'est un coin très sympa... un peu trop éloigné des transports publics à mon goût, et il faut apprécier les campeurs !
C'est vrai que c'est un coin très sympa... un peu trop éloigné des transports publics à mon goût, et il faut apprécier les campeurs !
pour le nombre de chambres, si mes souvenirs sont bons, il doit y avoir 8 chambres doubles, 4 chambres pour 4 et une espece de dortoir tout en haut, donc effectivement ça fait pas beaucoup.J'avais oublie qu'il y avait aussi un magasin d'alimentation juse en bas des chambres :)
pour les transports, c'est clair qu'il vaut mieux etre motorisé, sinon ça doit etre la galere, c'est assez reculé comme endroit meme si c'est pas loin de neuchatel.
pour les transports, c'est clair qu'il vaut mieux etre motorisé, sinon ça doit etre la galere, c'est assez reculé comme endroit meme si c'est pas loin de neuchatel.
Voici un site ou tu trouveras des auberges de jeunesse en Suisse.
http://www.youthhostel.ch/home.html?&L=2
Regarde aussi ce site, je le trouve assez complet : http://fr.myswitzerland.com/fr/welcome.cfm
Si tu as besoin d'information, n'hésite pas. J'habite en Valais!
Bon voyage dans notre beau pays!!!!
Regarde aussi ce site, je le trouve assez complet : http://fr.myswitzerland.com/fr/welcome.cfm
Si tu as besoin d'information, n'hésite pas. J'habite en Valais!
Bon voyage dans notre beau pays!!!!
Mél
slt.
je cherche exactement comme toi.
je compte partir en suisse du 26 au 31 octobre 2010. bon j'ai fait quelques recherche et effectivement la location dans un hotel n'est pas donné vus que j'y vais tout seul
au cas prendre une chambre a deux ou plus peux permetre de faire pa mal d'économie.
(auberge de jeunesse de lausanne (jeunotel je croi) )
tenez moi au courent si cela peut vous convenir.
merci
Salut
Remarque : le message initial et les réponses datent de 2005.
A ma connaissance seule la France et parfois l'Allemagne offrent des tarifs à la chambre! En Suisse tu oublie carrément, le prix est par personne + éventuellement un supplèment pour occupation d'une chambre double seul (pour moi standard lors de mes "voyages").
Quelques liens pour ta recherche en souhaitant qu'ils te servent.
Montreux
http://www.tourismesuisse.com/leman/location/f_h_5_921194100913_949-Bed-and-Breakfast.html
Genève
http://www.bnb-switzerland.ch/index.php?p=page&id=981
http://www.ferme-des-grands-bois.ch/page2/page2.html
http://www.creve-coeur.ch/
Fribourg
http://www.fribourgtourisme.ch/fr/list.cfm?listall=yes&category=AccFR&subcat=BnB_FR
Auberges de jeunesses
www.youthhostel.ch/fr
Routards
http://www.myswitzerland.com/fr/decouvrir_la_suisse/famille/logements-pour-families/routards.html
Camping
www.swisscamp.ch
Général
www.tourismesuisse.com
Amicalement
Remarque : le message initial et les réponses datent de 2005.
A ma connaissance seule la France et parfois l'Allemagne offrent des tarifs à la chambre! En Suisse tu oublie carrément, le prix est par personne + éventuellement un supplèment pour occupation d'une chambre double seul (pour moi standard lors de mes "voyages").
Quelques liens pour ta recherche en souhaitant qu'ils te servent.
Montreux
http://www.tourismesuisse.com/leman/location/f_h_5_921194100913_949-Bed-and-Breakfast.html
Genève
http://www.bnb-switzerland.ch/index.php?p=page&id=981
http://www.ferme-des-grands-bois.ch/page2/page2.html
http://www.creve-coeur.ch/
Fribourg
http://www.fribourgtourisme.ch/fr/list.cfm?listall=yes&category=AccFR&subcat=BnB_FR
Auberges de jeunesses
www.youthhostel.ch/fr
Routards
http://www.myswitzerland.com/fr/decouvrir_la_suisse/famille/logements-pour-families/routards.html
Camping
www.swisscamp.ch
Général
www.tourismesuisse.com
Amicalement
Vanie50
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Les gens sont comme les vitraux ils brillent tant qu'il fait soleil, mais quand vient l'obscurité, leur beauté n'apparait que lorsque ils sont illuminés de l'intérieur.
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Les gens sont comme les vitraux ils brillent tant qu'il fait soleil, mais quand vient l'obscurité, leur beauté n'apparait que lorsque ils sont illuminés de l'intérieur.
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I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
Hello,
We’re heading to Bavaria from May 13 to 23, with a side trip to Austria.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Brussels-Munich
Day 2: Munich
Day 3: Munich and departure for Salzburg
We’ll be staying three nights in Salzburg.
Then we’ll head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where we’ll stay for five nights.
Visiting Munich and Salzburg isn’t too tricky.
Once in Garmisch, we’re planning a day in Innsbruck, a day for Neuschwanstein Castle, and the rest is still up in the air.
What’s really got me stumped is that we’d love to see Königssee Lake—everyone says it’s a must-see.
We’d also like to visit the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where the landscapes are supposedly stunning.
This would either be a round trip while we’re in Salzburg or on the way between Salzburg and Garmisch, but I’m guessing it’s impossible to do the drive from Salzburg to Garmisch, the Eagle’s Nest, *and* Königssee Lake all in one day.
Plus, the Alpine route between Salzburg and Garmisch seems prettier than the highway.
But honestly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning.
We should’ve added a stop between Salzburg and Garmisch, but the hotels are already booked.
Thanks for any advice on the itinerary and visits!
Another question: How far in advance should we book Neuschwanstein, Königssee, and the Eagle’s Nest in May?
Thanks so much in advance for your tips and ideas!
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I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
hi
I’m wondering if anyone can give me some info on how to get from Mallorca to Menorca.
Since flights are cheaper to Mallorca, I’d like to go that way.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
Hi there, we’re a couple of bikers planning a trip to Majorca in June 2026, and I’d love to organize a half-day or full-day boat or catamaran outing. Which coast do you think is the nicest for this, and do you have any suggestions or personal experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there are any works in progress at Torcello, and if so, what type of works and how long they’re expected to last?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’m sharing my draft itinerary with you because I just booked our flight tickets, and I feel like it’s quite late in the season. So, I’d like to be sure about my stops before reserving the hotels. I’ll be traveling alone with my two adult children. We want to prioritize outdoor walks, avoid too many indoor visits (both for budget and preference), and not spend too much time on the road.
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
Hello,
we’re a couple planning a 2-week road trip this August, with a must-stop (about 3 days on Skye). Any route suggestions? Hotel recommendations? Photo spots?
Hello,
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?






