Downtown Geneva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Geneva featuring heritage architecture
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Geneva Museum of Natural History which includes bird life and swimming

Popular places to visit

Flower Clock which includes flowers and outdoor art

Flower Clock

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

Flower Clock
Saint-Pierre Cathedral showing religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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.

Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Bourg-de-Four Square featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and café scenes

Place du Bourg-de-Four

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 showing 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
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

Activities

Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

AU$187
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Geneva: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$4
per traveller
Geneva: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour

Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour

AU$62
per adult
Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour
woman relaxing with a cup of coffee at the airport lounge

Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)

AU$57
per traveller
Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Luxury French Alps Driving Tour Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

AU$88
per traveller
Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour
lounging on dock in Geneva

Geneva City Tour & Boat Cruise

AU$162
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Tour & Boat Cruise
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Our pick of the best Downtown Geneva Hotel Deals

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citizenM Geneva

4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is AU$284 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$284
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (963 reviews)
"Loved the high tech stuff. Loved the shower and the iPad controls. Very cool."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva

4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is AU$250 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$250
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Excellent to have the library area available for relaxing in and making hot drinks whenever we wanted. Really appreciated this facility. Also great to have bar vouchers instead of daily room cleaning!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Hotel Royal

Hotel Royal

4.5 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva
The price is AU$294 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$294
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent standard of room. Only thing that disappointed us was the fact we stated we needed a twin room twice in advance of coming. When we got to the room, there was 2 duvets but the bed was not split and even when we did this, it was still sharing one double bed sheet. Thank you to the check in ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel Royal
Hotel N'vY

Hotel N'vY

4.5 out of 5
Rue de Richemont 18, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$280 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$280
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Room was small but clean. Would have like coffee make in room vs the kertle and instant coffee. Staff did a great job giving us a room w 2 beds and was cooler. Staff was awesome, always helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel N'vY
Hotel Edelweiss

Hotel Edelweiss

4 out of 5
Place de la Navigation 2, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$310 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$310
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great service. The restaurant was amazing. The only negative was the shower head was very low/ in 5’11 and I couldn’t fit under. Other than that it was greats I would stay there again for sure. Largest room we had out of the 4 hotels we stayed at in Switzerland"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Edelweiss
Novotel Geneve Centre

Novotel Geneve Centre

4 out of 5
19 Rue De Zurich, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$328 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$328
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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
Geneva featuring 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(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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Pâquis Navigation

4/5(1 area review)

Though Pâquis Navigation may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paquis Baths and Mont Blanc Bridge.

Pâquis Navigation
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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

Downtown Geneva Travel Guide

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