Downtown Geneva

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Geneva Museum of Natural History showing swimming and bird life

Popular places to visit

Saint-Pierre Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views

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
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
Bourg-de-Four Square which includes cafe lifestyle, street scenes and outdoor eating

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
Duke of Brunswick Charles II. The Brunswick Monument is a mausoleum built in 1879 in Geneva, Switzerland to commemorate the life of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick

Sisi Monument

Learn about the local history of Geneva with a stop at Sisi Monument. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Sisi Monument
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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

Things to do

From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

￥17,069
per adult
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

￥17,069
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour

Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour

￥14,508
per adult
Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

￥9,900
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne

Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne

￥24,750
per adult
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
From Basel Small Group - Mt. Pilatus Heritage with a cruise on Lake of Lucerne

Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel

￥61,106
per adult
Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel
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Downtown Geneva Hotel Deals

Hotel Royal
Hotel Royal
4 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva
The price is ￥31,090 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
￥31,090
￥33,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Family break in Geneva hotel royal was very very classy room was large clean and luxerous"

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Hotel Royal
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is ￥21,007 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
￥21,007
￥23,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
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! (768 reviews)
"The hotel was clean modern & had a fantastic vibe! Breakfast was healthy & plentiful. Barista coffee was a great touch. Galleys were very convenient. Looking forward to trying a Ruby in a different location."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
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citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is ￥22,183 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
￥22,183
￥24,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
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! (660 reviews)
"Hotel was good,but not earth shatteringly brilliant"

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

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Warwick Geneva
Warwick Geneva
4 out of 5
14 Rue De Lausanne, Geneva, GE
The price is ￥26,994 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
￥26,994
￥29,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025
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! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Lovely hotel, really lovely staff. Comfortable and clean. Brilliant location"

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Warwick Geneva
Hotel N'vY
Hotel N'vY
4 out of 5
Rue de Richemont 18, Geneva, GE
The price is ￥27,981 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
￥27,981
￥30,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"good area and convenient for attractions"

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2024

Hotel N'vY
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is ￥27,939 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
￥27,939
￥30,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
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! (1,005 reviews)
"We stayed for a week and found the location to be really convenient as we didn’t have a car and were walking or using trains and buses. Hotel is really close to a nice CooP in the underground shopping mall which was handy for snacks etc. Didn’t try the breakfast in the hotel as it was quite expensive. ..."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Hotel Suisse
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Saint-Gervais Les Bergues

If you're spending some time in Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps are top sights worth seeing.

Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
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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 Brunswick Monument and Sisi Monument, 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(20 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

Quai du Mont-Blanc is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sisi Monument or Brunswick Monument.

Quai du Mont-Blanc
View from the south tower of Saint-Pierre Cathedral.

James-Fazy

If you're spending some time in James-Fazy, Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path are top sights worth seeing.

James-Fazy
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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 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

Downtown Geneva