Downtown Geneva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Saint-Pierre Cathedral

4/5(10 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
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Flower Clock

4/5(12 reviews)

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

Flower Clock
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Place du Bourg-de-Four

4/5(5 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
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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
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Sisi Monument

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

Sisi Monument
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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

Activities

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Full-Day Trip to Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000

AU$137
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip to Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000
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From Geneva: Day Trip to Chamonix with Cable Car and Train

AU$339
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Geneva: Day Trip to Chamonix with Cable Car and Train
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Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel

AU$620
Per adult
Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel
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Private Photo Tour PLUS in Geneva

AU$295
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Photo Tour PLUS in Geneva
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Geneva - Old Town Private Walking Tour

AU$817
Per adult
Geneva - Old Town Private Walking Tour
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Food tour with EAT and CHILL TOUR Geneva & Lausanne

AU$511
Per adult
Food tour with EAT and CHILL TOUR Geneva & Lausanne
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Our pick of the best Downtown Geneva Hotel Deals

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is AU$233 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$233
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (465 reviews)
"What a great hip kind of place super cool. Lobby on the seventh floor. Close to the water and Old Town We didn't want to leave"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Hotel Royal
Hotel Royal
4 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva
The price is AU$294 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$294
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Walking distance to everywhere in the city!!!
"Great location in this wonderful city. Close enough to the train station but far enough away. We would easily stay here again."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hotel Royal
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$291 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$291
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very good choice for a stay in Geneva!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hotel Suisse
citizenM Geneva
citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is AU$265 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$265
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
"Couldn't have a better location; adjacent to old town and downtown. Clean and fragrance-free. No concierge but receptionists were helpful. The room was small but adequate; the bed was wedged between the outside wall and the bathroom wall, so I had to literally climb onto the bed from the foot of ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

citizenM Geneva
Hotel Bernina Geneva
Hotel Bernina Geneva
3 out of 5
22 Place Cornavin, Geneva
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$305 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$305
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews)
It’s ok
"Rooms are too small for the price (over $300 for one night, $400 another night). The bed mattresses are uncomfortable and a bit hard."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hotel Bernina Geneva
Warwick Geneva
Warwick Geneva
4 out of 5
14 Rue De Lausanne, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$267 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$267
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room gave access to a patio and the bed very comfy"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Warwick Geneva
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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 Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.

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 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(3 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
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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
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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

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