Downtown Geneva Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Saint-Pierre Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views

Saint-Pierre Cathedral

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it.

Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Flower Clock which includes outdoor art and flowers

Flower Clock

4.5/5(94 reviews)

One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.

Flower Clock
Bourg-de-Four Square which includes café lifestyle, outdoor eating and street scenes

Place du Bourg-de-Four

4.5/5(56 reviews)

For centuries, this popular square in Geneva’s old town has served as a meeting place. Dine in a bistro, visit antique stores and admire the architecture.

Place du Bourg-de-Four
Sisi Monument

Sisi Monument

Learn about the local history of Geneva when you take a trip to Sisi Monument. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Sisi Monument
Geneva which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Brunswick Monument

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

Brunswick Monument
Chapel of the Maccabeans

Chapel of the Maccabees

Gaze up at the spectacular ceiling paintings and note how the sunlight penetrates the stained-glass windows in this magnificent chapel.

Chapel of the Maccabees

Things to do

Day trip To Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Geneva

Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Geneva

Rp2.958.984
per adult
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Geneva
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

Rp1.793.324
per adult
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

Rp1.793.324
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

Rp1.040.128
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Luxury French Alps Driving Tour Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

Rp840.544
per traveller
Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour
From Basel Small Group - Mt. Pilatus Heritage with a cruise on Lake of Lucerne

Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel

Rp6.420.099
per adult
Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel
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Top hotels in Downtown Geneva

Hotel Royal
Hotel Royal
4 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva
The price is Rp3.203.976 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
Rp3.203.976
Rp3.460.554 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Cost effective hotel close to centre"

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2024

Hotel Royal
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is Rp2.164.849 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
Rp2.164.849
Rp2.381.941 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (767 reviews)
"The hotel was clean modern & had a fantastic vibe! Breakfast was healthy & plentiful. Barista coffee was a great touch. Galleys were very convenient. Looking forward to trying a Ruby in a different location."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
citizenM Geneva
citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is Rp2.288.919 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
Rp2.288.919
Rp2.510.845 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (697 reviews)
"Hotel was good,but not earth shatteringly brilliant"

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024

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Warwick Geneva
Warwick Geneva
4 out of 5
14 Rue De Lausanne, Geneva, GE
The price is Rp2.927.451 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
Rp2.927.451
Rp3.173.521 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in the most perfect location. Right next to the train station, walk away from shopping centers and various restaurants"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Warwick Geneva
Hotel N'vY
Hotel N'vY
4 out of 5
Rue de Richemont 18, Geneva, GE
The price is Rp2.883.578 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
Rp2.883.578
Rp3.127.981 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nicely appointed room and good location!"

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

Hotel N'vY
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is Rp2.879.249 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
Rp2.879.249
Rp3.123.487 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed for a week and found the location to be really convenient as we didn’t have a car and were walking or using trains and buses. Hotel is really close to a nice CooP in the underground shopping mall which was handy for snacks etc. Didn’t try the breakfast in the hotel as it was quite expensive. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Hotel Suisse
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Geneva

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Saint-Gervais Les Bergues

While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.

Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
Geneva showing heritage architecture

Geneva City Centre

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Geneva City Centre. Check out top attractions like Brunswick Monument and Sisi Monument, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Geneva City Centre
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Cornavin

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

While you're in Cornavin, take in top sights like St. James Way and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Cornavin
Geneva showing a monument and a garden

Quai du Mont-Blanc

Travellers come to Quai du Mont-Blanc for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Sisi Monument and Brunswick Monument while you're in town.

Quai du Mont-Blanc
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James-Fazy

While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.

James-Fazy
Geneva showing heritage architecture

Rues Basses - Old Town

Shopping, lake views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Rues Basses - Old Town. Make a stop by Flower Clock or Rue du Rhône while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Molard Tram Stop or Rive Tram Stop to get around town.

Rues Basses - Old Town

Downtown Geneva Travel Guide