🇨🇭 Nyon, Switzerland
Nyon Hostel
📍 47, Chemin des Plantaz, Nyon, 1260
Your stay — Nyon Hostel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Geneva airport or train stations where fees are high.
Major credit and debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and public transport; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) are common for small amounts.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service), small change for taxis and hotel porters, no obligation.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or filter coffee in a café costs around CHF 4-5.
A budget lunch is a takeaway sandwich or salad from a supermarket bakery, typically CHF 8-12.
An affordable dinner main course in a modest restaurant is about CHF 20-30.
Nyon has limited street food; the main market on Fridays (Place du Marché) and the weekly farmers' market offer inexpensive takeaway options near the castle.
Common budget supermarket chains include Migros and Coop, both with multiple branches in the 1260 area.
For affordable clothing, head to the larger shopping centres in Nyon (e.g., La Combe) or take the train to Geneva for high-street brands; no dedicated market area for clothes.
A single bus ticket in Nyon costs about CHF 2.50 (short journey) or CHF 3.80 (full zone); the cheapest way from Geneva Airport is the SBB train to Nyon (around CHF 12, half-price with Swiss Travel Pass).
Buy a Half-Fare card (CHF 120/year) if taking more than a couple of train journeys; eat lunch at supermarket cafes (Migros/Coop) for CHF 10-15; use the free public water fountains instead of buying bottled water.
Good to know — Nyon
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nyon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Nyon Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Geneva Airport (GVA) → Hostellerie du XVIe Siècle, Rue de Rive 34, Nyon
💡 Pre-book with Nyon Taxi Central to avoid surge pricing. The hotel address is less than 3 km from the station—taxis will know Rue de Rive, but confirm it's the Hostellerie, not the old castle.
Geneva Airport (GVA) → Nyon station
💡 Buy a 1st-class ticket if your train is crowded; it costs barely more and you'll have a guaranteed seat. Validate your ticket at the yellow machines before boarding—there's no barrier, but inspectors are strict.
Nyon station → Rive stop (Hostellerie du XVIe Siècle)
💡 Use the TPN mobile app for live departures. Walk instead—it's a 10-minute flat walk from the station along Rue de Rive—unless you have heavy luggage.
Nyon station → Hostellerie du XVIe Siècle, Rue de Rive 34, Nyon
💡 Uber operates in Nyon but can be sparse late at night. The station taxi rank usually has one car idling. If you're walking, cut through Place Perdtemps for a quieter route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Nyon Hostel?
Check-in at Nyon Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Nyon Hostel?
A budget lunch is a takeaway sandwich or salad from a supermarket bakery, typically CHF 8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Nyon Hostel?
A single bus ticket in Nyon costs about CHF 2.50 (short journey) or CHF 3.80 (full zone); the cheapest way from Geneva Airport is the SBB train to Nyon (around CHF 12, half-price with Swiss Travel Pass).
Top Attractions in Nyon
💡 Arrive by 8:30am to beat the queues at the cheese stalls. Try the tomme vaudoise — it’s excellent.
💡 Bring a blanket — the grass is well-kept but the best spots under oaks go fast on sunny weekends.
💡 Start at the Tour de Nyon jetty and walk east for the clearest view of Mont Blanc on a clear day.
💡 Combine with a walk up to the castle — it's a short, easy climb. Best visited in morning to avoid crowds.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. Go mid-afternoon for the best light over the lake.