Plainpalais Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Patek Philippe Watch Museum featuring night scenes, a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

AU$100
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
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Zombie Chase in Geneva: Quest Experience

AU$19
Per adult
Zombie Chase in Geneva: Quest Experience
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Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy

AU$198
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy
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Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

AU$243
Per adult
Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
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Geneva Highlights and Watch Tour by Tuk Tuk

AU$397
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geneva Highlights and Watch Tour by Tuk Tuk
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Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Geneva with a Local

AU$376
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Geneva with a Local
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Our pick of the best Plainpalais Hotel Deals

Hotel Tiffany
Hotel Tiffany
4 out of 5
20 Rue de L'Arquebuse, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$430 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$430
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"Excellent location. Very reasonable price and great value. Staff was wonderful. Close to everything! We had an outstanding stay!"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Hotel Tiffany
Home Swiss Hotel
Home Swiss Hotel
4 out of 5
Av. de Sainte-Clotilde 7, Geneva
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$364 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$364
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Jet d'Eau Fountain and Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (327 reviews)
"Basic hotel but clean, friendly, really good breakfast. Beware the bathrooms have frosted glass “walls” so you can see the outline of your roommate(s) showering etc…"

Reviewed on 12 Sep. 2024

Home Swiss Hotel
PRIMADOM Aparthotel
PRIMADOM Aparthotel
2 out of 5
5 Rue Dancet, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$211 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"Not five star but very comfortable and convenient."

Reviewed on 29 Sep. 2024

PRIMADOM Aparthotel
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is AU$301 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$301
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel with easy access to transport, walkability to the lake and Old Town. Friendly staff and pleasant rooms. I've stayed here several times."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Hotel Suisse
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is AU$238 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$238
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (731 reviews)
"Love it, clean, walkable to many attractions."

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
IntercityHotel Geneva
IntercityHotel Geneva
4 out of 5
127 Route de Meyrin, Vernier
The price is AU$211 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Vernier. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews)
"It was great location with easy access to shops and public transit."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

IntercityHotel Geneva
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Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais

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Les Bastions

While visiting Les Bastions, you might make a stop by sights like Bastions Park and Reformation Wall Monument.

Les Bastions
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
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Rues Basses - Old Town

Shopping, lake views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Rues Basses - Old Town. Make a stop by Shopping Area Geneve or Flower Clock 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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James-Fazy

While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.

James-Fazy
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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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