Saint-Jean Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saint-Jean
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.
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.
Geneva Arena
Geneva Arena is just one of the places to see in Le Grand-Saconnex, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Our pick of the best Saint-Jean Hotel Deals
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Air portshuttle was convenient and easy
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
No Ice Machine. No Telephone in the room Breakfast is good but same everyday Lacking instruction on the entry doors from the basement.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Suisse
Breakfast was outstanding. Location is ideal. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent value.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Royal
This hotel is excellent in every way. It is beautiful, clean, everything is first class! A tram stop is right in front of hotel! I’m not used to riding trams, but the staff here at the hotel gave me complete directions and a map! I just successfully got to my destination and returned to the hotel! ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Room too warm but apart from that all good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
None
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Jean
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 Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island. See more of Geneva by jumping on the metro at Lyon Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop.
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.
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.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Hollande
If you're spending time in Hollande, check out sights like Victoria Hall or Geneva Conservatory of Music and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
Plainpalais
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Flea Market of Plainpalais while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uni-Mail Tram Stop or Plainpalais Tram Stop to get around town.
