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
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
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
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

Things to do

Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

฿3,788
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

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

฿3,827
per adult
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

฿2,219
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
From Geneva: Gruyères Cheese & Chocolate Private Tour

From Geneva: Gruyères Cheese & Chocolate Full-Day Trip

฿9,567
per adult
From Geneva: Gruyères Cheese & Chocolate Full-Day Trip
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

฿13,699
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel
Geneva Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Geneva Food Tour with Full Meal - Do Eat Better Experience

฿6,796
per adult
Geneva Food Tour with Full Meal - Do Eat Better Experience
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Top hotels in Downtown Geneva

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is ฿4,479 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿4,479
฿4,930 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (757 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
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citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is ฿4,518 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿4,518
฿4,971 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (718 reviews)
Comfortable super size king bed
"Hotel location is good. It is located in the old town and there is direct bus no. 10 go and from airport. Bed is very comfortable. Bathroom size and water pressure are good. They provide free public transport pass which is a super big saver to our travel expenses."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

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Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿6,004 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿6,004
฿6,514 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,004 reviews)
"A pleasant and convenient hotel located opposite the train station."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Hotel Suisse
Warwick Geneva
Warwick Geneva
4 out of 5
14 Rue De Lausanne, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿5,851 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿5,851
฿6,354 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great for skiers to access the train to airport and busses to the Alps!"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Warwick Geneva
Hotel Royal
Hotel Royal
4 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva
The price is ฿6,501 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿6,501
฿7,029 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent
"Lovely hotel in a great, convenient location"

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

Hotel Royal
Hotel De Geneve
Hotel De Geneve
2 out of 5
Place Isaac-Mercier 1, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿4,249 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿4,249
฿4,692 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (705 reviews)
"Cozy and simple very nice people in the middle of the city"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

Hotel De Geneve
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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 Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, 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

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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Pâquis-Temple

When in Pâquis-Temple, you can plan a visit to Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pâquis-Temple
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