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
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
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

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

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

฿3,894
Per adult
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
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Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

฿2,256
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Geneva: Countryside Day Trip with Chocolate & Cheese Tasting

Geneva: Countryside Day Trip with Chocolate & Cheese Tasting

฿7,195
Per adult
Geneva: Countryside Day Trip with Chocolate & Cheese Tasting
Luxury French Alps Driving Tour Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

฿1,833
Per adult
Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour
Geneva & Annecy Full-Day Tour

Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy

฿4,472
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy
From Geneva: Gruyères Cheese & Chocolate Private Tour

From Geneva: Gruyères Cheese & Chocolate Full-Day Trip

฿9,722
Per adult
From Geneva: Gruyères Cheese & Chocolate Full-Day Trip
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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 ฿5,239 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
฿5,239
฿5,732 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (744 reviews)
"Easy no fuss hotel for short stays"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
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citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is ฿5,164 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿5,164
฿5,654 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (669 reviews)
"Can’t say anything but super positive things about this hotel and the staff too. Super clean, modern, comfortable, it has everything shopping with the perfect location for central Geneva. Big shout out to David who went out of his way to do everything possible to make our stay special."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

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Warwick Geneva
Warwick Geneva
4 out of 5
14 Rue De Lausanne, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿5,307 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
฿5,307
฿5,802 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Warwick Geneva
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿6,207 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿6,207
฿6,737 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly"

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Hotel Suisse
Hotel N'vY
Hotel N'vY
4 out of 5
Rue de Richemont 18, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿5,268 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿5,268
฿5,763 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,003 reviews)
Very nice hotel
"Great hotel in a very nice area. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff was amazing and very friendly. We would be happy to come back."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Hotel N'vY
Novotel Geneve Centre
Novotel Geneve Centre
4 out of 5
19 Rue De Zurich, Geneva, GE
The price is ฿6,106 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
฿6,106
฿6,632 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"New furniture Good location"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2024

Novotel Geneve Centre
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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
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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 Mont Blanc Bridge, 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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Rues Basses - Old Town

Shopping, lake views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Rues Basses - Old Town. Make a stop by Shopping Area Geneve or Flower Clock 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