Downtown Geneva Travel Guide

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Geneva Museum of Natural History showing swimming and bird life

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
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
Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum showing interior views

Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum

Learn about tribal cultures and ancient civilizations through their distinctive art and relics. See why some of the pieces are considered to be masterpieces.

Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum

Things to do

Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

฿3,666
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

฿3,703
per adult
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

฿2,148
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

฿9,258
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

฿13,257
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

฿6,606
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 ฿4,605 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿4,605
฿5,060 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (824 reviews)
"Oh my, where to begin. Ruby Claire is an absolute gem. I would like to give a shout out to Nicolas who handled the smooth check-in and processed our free Geneva transport cards. Yes, you read it right, free ride in public transportation within Geneva. Bus 10 Mollard stop was very convenient, just ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
citizenM Geneva
citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is ฿4,501 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿4,501
฿4,952 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (748 reviews)
"Very good place to stay everything is walkable and very nice staff very clean hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

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Warwick Geneva
Warwick Geneva
4 out of 5
14 Rue De Lausanne, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿5,577 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿5,577
฿6,069 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great lovation"

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025

Warwick Geneva
Hôtel International & Terminus
Hôtel International & Terminus
3 out of 5
Rue des Alpes 20, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿4,195 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿4,195
฿4,634 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (560 reviews)
"Stayed here for 3-day work trip. Selected location based on cost and convenience to main train station (and other transport). Added breakfast (on site restaurant), which had basics (breads, cook-your-own eggs, ham, cheese) but not much else. Would have preferred another hot dish and some Ovalmaltine ..."

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025

Hôtel International & Terminus
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿5,768 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿5,768
฿6,267 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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)
great hotel
"This hotel was very good. The staff were very helpful. beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025

Hotel Suisse
Hotel Bernina Geneva
Hotel Bernina Geneva
3 out of 5
22 Place Cornavin, Geneva
The price is ฿4,644 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿4,644
฿5,101 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (431 reviews)
"Perfect location, nice and helpful staff, close to restaurent/train/bus. I will deffinitly stay at the same hotel next time."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

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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

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 Brunswick Monument and Sisi 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
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Pâquis-Temple

4/5(3 area reviews)

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

Downtown Geneva Travel Guide