Fodor's Expert Review Lausanne Guest House & Backpacker

Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.

This tidy 19th-century town house not far from the train station tends to attract a young crowd who are willing to give up some comforts like shared baths and breakfast on-site for budget rates. Guests include everyone from college students on holiday to families traveling with small children. Shared spaces include a communal kitchen, laundry, and quiet garden. Spread over five floors, the guest rooms are spacious, comfortable, and neat as a pin; some accommodations are in four-person rooms with bunk beds (and these are sold by the bed). Many rooms share bathrooms, so make sure to request the type you want.