Cointrin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
United Nations European Headquarters
Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.
Jet d'Eau Fountain
Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.
City Center Shopping Area
During your visit to Geneva, you can search for that perfect souvenir at City Center Shopping Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Rue du Rhône
During your visit to Geneva, you can do some window-shopping at Rue du Rhône. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Patek Philippe Watch Museum
Browse the collection of antique watches and pick up insights into the evolution of one of Switzerland's most famous industries.
Saint-Pierre Cathedral
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.
Activities
Annecy, Venice of the Alps from Geneva
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour
Our pick of the best Cointrin Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Geneva by IHG
Great Experience
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Nash Airport Hotel
Clean, quiet, close…
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Geneva Marriott Hotel
Great location- train to downtown was so convenient. Super clean, modern.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Geneva
Nice
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
ibis Geneve Aeroport
Great front desk and kitchen staff!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cointrin
Petit-Saconnex / Servette
The lake views and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Petit-Saconnex / Servette. Check out Centre International de Conferences Geneve while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vieusseux Tram Stop or Servette Tram Stop to get around town.
Petit-Saconnex
Restaurants, shopping and lake views highlight some notable features of Petit-Saconnex. Make a stop by Centre International de Conferences Geneve or La Perle-du-Lac Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Servette Tram Stop or Vieusseux Tram Stop to get around town.
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes is highly notable for its panoramic lake views, and you might want to visit top sights like Rousseau Island and Notre Dame Basilica. See more of Geneva by jumping on the metro at Lyon Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop.
Jonction
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Jonction. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Museum of Ethnography Geneva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jonction Tram Stop or Palladium Tram Stop to get around town.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Pâquis-Temple
When in Pâquis-Temple, you can plan a visit to Rousseau Island and Mont Blanc Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
