2-Star Hotels in Annecy

I booked this hostel because of its many positive reviews, but it was definitely overrated 😅 First, as a hostel, not providing towels, shampoo, or shower gel is somewhat acceptable, but there's no option to buy them either. The real problem is, there wasn't even a hairdryer! With my long hair, I had to use the hand dryer in the public restroom 😅 Second, the dorm only had a shower, no toilet. You had to leave the room to use the toilet, and the showerhead was a push-button type, which was very inconvenient. Besides, there were no power outlets by the beds; everyone in the dorm shared two outlets. The signal in the rooms was extremely weak, and there was only Wi-Fi in the common areas, which was often unusable. With all these basic amenities missing, they still offered free breakfast… I'm speechless. As for transportation, although there's a bus down the mountain, it only runs once an hour and stops running around 8 PM, so I was forced to hike back from the city center for half an hour every day. The only advantages were the low price, the beautiful scenery, and the friendly and welcoming front desk staff. Overall, if you can accept these shortcomings, I would still recommend it.

The hotel's location is unbeatable, right next to Palais de l'Isle. However, that's its only redeeming quality. It's very old, has no elevator, and the stairs are very steep. The rooms are tiny, and it's rated as a two-star hotel. Annecy isn't that big, so I'd recommend spending a bit more to stay at a nearby hotel with better facilities.