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Hotel Crystal

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Food and drink
Interior
Point of interest
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Rue Chaucrau Number 5, Lausanne, VD, 1003
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lausanne Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palais de Beaulieu
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lausanne

Hotel Crystal puts you in the heart of Lausanne, connected to a shopping centre and within a 20-minute stroll of Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Lausanne Center hotel include Place de la Palud and Sauvabelin Tower.

What's nearby

  • Place of Riponne - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hôtel de Ville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lausanne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palais de Beaulieu - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ouchy Port - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Lausanne Station - 10 min walk
  • Ouchy-Olympique Station - 10 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Escape - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinte Besson - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bruxelles Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie-Restaurant Le Vaudois - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Crystal

As a guest of Hotel Crystal, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Crystal. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Lausanne hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1960
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Crystal offers 40 accommodations with a safe and complimentary newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 82-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Lausanne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (CHF 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 56.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 5.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 15 for adults and from CHF 15 for children
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 56.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Hotel
Hotel Crystal Lausanne
Hotel Crystal Hotel Lausanne

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Crystal?

Hotel Crystal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Crystal?

Yep, Hotel Crystal has a self car park for CHF 20.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Crystal?

The closest beach to Hotel Crystal is Plage d'Amphion (15.8 km).

Does Hotel Crystal serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Crystal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Crystal?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Crystal?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Crystal Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 512 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small hotel but very quiet, friendly staff, great breakfast, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel

Very nice hotel. Clean and comfortable, perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. Great view from terrace area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful staff. Very clean and in the heart of the city. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Rooms are small but clean a comfortable. Let me do the check in early because the room was ready. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In a nice neighborhoud
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jhonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony view as we got our room on the 5th floor. Amenities and staff were great. Hotel was pretty cool and location to transportation was perfect. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in student quarter. Nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Close to the old town. Comfortable beds. They even brought up extra pillows when requested.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice place

walking distance from the metro station, which is great as it was raining all the week. the coffee salon is open all day which is great if you don't feel like working from your room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
1A
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Centrale placed- good, clean accommodation with stunning roof top views. Some decor a little tired and right within busy area so expect some noise from bars located nearby in the evening. Recommend staying for comfortable short term stay. You also get a free public transport pass for the duration of your stay which was invaluable. Thank you.
Roof top view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ming

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is bad, even not allowing to take hot water if you don’t buy their expensive breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nirada

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is situated across from a popular restaurant that has outdoor seating until midnight. If you’re looking for a good night's sleep, this place may not be ideal for you. Additionally, the photos on Expedia are likely outdated, and the decor is not as modern or fresh as it appears in the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our small family of three stayed here for one night. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and let my husband and son hang out after check out while I searched for cough medicine. Location is terrific if you like cities! We had a wonderful dinner at a nearby Eritrean restaurant and walked to L’Hermitage museum the next day. It’s not a luxurious space but that’s not the charm. We loved it and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Catalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No AC was a big concern
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renovations were cool and roof top terrace had a wonderful view. Very nice and helpful staff working there. But, parking was not onsite as stated and with construction in the area it was very confusing on where to go. With no a/c we had to keep the windows open which would have been fine except that it was extremely loud until 3am due to the location. If you go in the summer bring earplugs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sylvain

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Illah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly situated in the old town, but in the summer you need to think twice before staying there. We were on the third floor which is essentially the fourth floor and it was possibly hot at night. There is no air conditioning and there was no good way to get Crossbreeze in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location was good. Car parking available means there is à public car park nearby. Taking a shower was an experience, one of those shower curtains that attacks you as soon as you get in. Water everywhere that I had to soak up with towels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Noisy area

The hotel’s location is close to the Metro station. There are restaurants around, some are pricy and some are alright. The hotel does not have an AC, which is common in a few parts of Switzerland. I can barely sleep at night since people from the streets and around the area are shouting, laughing boisterously in the wee hours of the night, that is every single night I was there. Among the staffs, I commend the Asian student who works there from 4pm-9pm. Very friendly, helpful and always smile. No, I do not recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is across the street from a pub that played extremely loud music and it was like a rave until 3:15 Am. There is also no air conditioning and so the windows had to stay open. We did not sleep at all it was so loud. Also our room looked nothing like the pictures posted on Expedia and there was a bald light bulb in our room and a hole in the wall
Bald light bulb
Hole in the wall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Charbel

Disliked: Amenities
No air conditioning, just a broken fan. Not adapted for a summer stay. Staff at check in unfriendly and incompetent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Imelda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very, very small room and bathroom with outdated style bed. No airconditoner. When you open the window for some air during summer, you hear loud people down below singing and talking until 3 am from a Cafe/ restaurant across. Then by 9 am was the loud ringing of the church bell every 15 minutes for few hours. Parking is about 3-4 blocks away if you have a car. Hotel lobby is very tiny. Location is just few steps from McDonald’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024