Downtown Geneva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Geneva featuring heritage architecture
Geneva showing a city and a park
Geneva showing a sunset, a lake or waterhole and night scenes
Geneva showing nightlife, dining out and night scenes
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$190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

AU$111
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Geneva & Annecy Full-Day Tour

Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy

AU$220
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy
Gruyère: Cheese & Chocolate Tour with Golden Express Train

Gruyères: Cheese & Chocolate Tour with Golden Express Train

AU$433
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gruyères: Cheese & Chocolate Tour with Golden Express Train
Luxury French Alps Driving Tour Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

AU$89
per traveller
Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour
Annecy, Venice of the Alps Private Guided tour

Annecy, Venice of the Alps Private Guided tour

AU$2,246
per traveller
Annecy, Venice of the Alps Private Guided tour
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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$222 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$222
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was excellent, modern high tech self-check in, every member of staff we interacted with was friendly, polite and attentive. Location was perfect, just about a 2-3 min walk to the waterfront. The continental breakfast was one of the best I've ever had. Rooms were clean and modern. We opted ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
citizenM Geneva

citizenM Geneva

4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is AU$297 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$297
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (898 reviews)
"Thank you very much for the stay. We will be back again!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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Hotel Suisse

Hotel Suisse

3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$290 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$290
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Next to train station, walkable to the lakeshore and oldtown. I've stayed here twice, both times the staff have been very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Hotel Suisse
Hôtel International & Terminus

Hôtel International & Terminus

3 out of 5
Rue des Alpes 20, Geneva, GE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$199
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (650 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hôtel International & Terminus
Warwick Geneva

Warwick Geneva

4 out of 5
14 Rue De Lausanne, Geneva, GE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$378 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$378
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is right across from the train station which make it easy to travel, staff was very friendly and professional, the hotel is walking distance from dining, shopping and attractions, I recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Warwick Geneva
Hotel Bernina Geneva

Hotel Bernina Geneva

3.5 out of 5
22 Place Cornavin, Geneva
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$270 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$270
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (533 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Hotel Bernina 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 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
Geneva which includes 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 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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