Downtown Geneva

Geneva

Geneva showing heritage architecture
Geneva which includes a garden and a city
Geneva which includes night scenes, a lake or waterhole and a sunset
Geneva featuring outdoor eating, nightlife and dining out
Geneva Museum of Natural History showing swimming and bird life

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 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
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
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
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

Things to do

Chamonix village with the river Arve.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

$122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

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

$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

$36
per adult
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

$71
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Geneva & Annecy Full-Day Tour

Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy

$142
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

$278
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gruyères: Cheese & Chocolate Tour with Golden Express Train
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Downtown Geneva Hotel Deals

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva

4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
$180 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$196 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,015 reviews)
Great hotel
"Excellent location in Geneva. It’s on the border of old town and the major retailers. It was very quiet and comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
citizenM Geneva

citizenM Geneva

4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
$191 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$207 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes taxes and 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! (909 reviews)
"This hotel is in the center of the city. Easy to access transportation or walking. Very clean and comfortable bed. Good stay."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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Hotel Suisse

Hotel Suisse

3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
$254 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$272 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Hotel Suisse
Hôtel International & Terminus

Hôtel International & Terminus

3 out of 5
Rue des Alpes 20, Geneva, GE
$125 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$139 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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! (657 reviews)
"I like everything, except of noise outside"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hôtel International & Terminus
Hotel N'vY

Hotel N'vY

4.5 out of 5
Rue de Richemont 18, Geneva, GE
$184 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$201 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great hotel with amazing art
"Really enjoyed Geneva and hotel was really great with some amazing art !"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hotel N'vY
Novotel Geneve Centre

Novotel Geneve Centre

4 out of 5
19 Rue De Zurich, Geneva, GE
$204 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$221 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total includes taxes and fees
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"The property was great but this toilet separate from a sink is not great. We stayed in a place in Paris that was the same…not a fan. The layout of the bathroom itself could be different to allow for more counter space and the shower could maybe be part of the bathtub?"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Novotel Geneve Centre
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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
Geneva showing 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(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
Geneva which includes a park and a monument

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
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Pâquis Navigation

4/5(35 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pâquis Navigation and surrounding area, you can visit Paquis Baths and Mont Blanc Bridge.

Pâquis Navigation
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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