Plainpalais Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Patek Philippe Watch Museum featuring night scenes, a city and street scenes
Museum of Ethnography Geneva which includes a park
Geneva
Patek Philippe Watch Museum
Museum of Ethnography Geneva which includes interior views and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Patek Philippe Watch Museum showing night scenes, street scenes and a city

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.

Patek Philippe Watch Museum
Geneva

Museum of Ethnography Geneva

Feel as though you are traveling to all the world’s countries when you visit this fascinating collection in a modern building in Geneva.

Museum of Ethnography Geneva
United Nations European Headquarters

United Nations European Headquarters

4/5(18 reviews)

Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.

United Nations European Headquarters
Jet d\'Eau Fountain which includes night scenes, a lake or waterhole and a fountain

Jet d'Eau Fountain

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.

Jet d'Eau Fountain
Geneva featuring heritage architecture

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.

City Center Shopping Area
Rue du Rhône

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.

Rue du Rhône

Activities

Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide Geneva

Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

AU$258
per adult
Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Geneva Private Tour: Zombie City Exploration Game

Zombie Chase in Geneva: Exploration Game and Tour

AU$16
per adult
Zombie Chase in Geneva: Exploration Game and Tour
Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Geneva with a Local

Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Geneva with a Local

AU$392
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Geneva with a Local
Activé Geneva Urban Art Tour 3h on a bike or ebike

Geneva Urban Art Tour on a bike

AU$319
per adult
Geneva Urban Art Tour on a bike
Geneva Highlights and Watch Tour by Tuk Tuk

Geneva Highlights and Watch Tour by Tuk Tuk

AU$414
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geneva Highlights and Watch Tour by Tuk Tuk
Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

AU$178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Plainpalais Hotel Deals

Hotel Tiffany by Fassbind
Hotel Tiffany by Fassbind
4.5 out of 5
20 Rue de L'Arquebuse, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$297 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
"The hotel was cute, especially the designs of its rooms. Don't get confused. The reception combines selling products of fine chocolates. I thought I went to the wrong place lol."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Hotel Tiffany by Fassbind
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$289 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$289
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great property with quick access to trains & all public transportation. Good convenient shopping and short walk to lake promenade. Room was very clean comfortable, a balcony and a full bathtub to boot!! Somewhat noisy at night but you’re in the heart so is to be expected. Really enjoyed my stay ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Hotel Suisse
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is AU$254 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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! (885 reviews)
"This hotel is very centrally located, with a unique concept. Loved the bar and reception area, with a very friendly and helpful staff. The room was amazing, with a large bathroom and eco-friendly set up. The walk to the room was a bit longer than expected, but with the size and set up of the room, ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
3 out of 5
Avenue de l'étang 73, Vernier
The price is AU$204 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Vernier. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (392 reviews)
"Property was nice and clean and in an excellent location. The use of the free hotel shuttle and the tram station being so close made getting around very easy."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
citizenM Geneva
citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is AU$271 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$271
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (802 reviews)
"One thing surprised us the size of the room. It’s very small."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

citizenM Geneva
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenue Louis Casai 88, Meyrin
The price is AU$170 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Meyrin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,434 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Nash Suites Airport Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais

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Hollande

If you're spending time in Hollande, check out sights like Victoria Hall or Grand Theatre Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.

Hollande
Saint-Pierre Cathedral showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Geneva Old Town

Historical sites, lake views and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Place du Bourg-de-Four are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Geneva area at Molard Tram Stop.

Geneva Old Town
Patek Philippe Watch Museum showing night scenes, street scenes and a city

Jonction

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Jonction. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jonction Tram Stop or Palladium Tram Stop to get around town.

Jonction
Geneva showing heritage architecture

Bourg-de-Four

While you're in Bourg-de-Four, take in top sights like Place du Bourg-de-Four and jump on the metro at Rive Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Bourg-de-Four
Geneva showing heritage architecture

Rues Basses - Old Town

Shopping, lake views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Rues Basses - Old Town. Make a stop by Flower Clock or Rue du Rhône 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
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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

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