Champel Travel Guide
Geneva
Popular places to visit
Parc Bertrand
Parc Bertrand is just one of the places to see in Geneva, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
United Nations European Headquarters
Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.
Jet d'Eau Fountain
Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Chamonix & Mont Blanc from Geneva
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Top hotels in Champel
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Air portshuttle was convenient and easy
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
No Ice Machine. No Telephone in the room Breakfast is good but same everyday Lacking instruction on the entry doors from the basement.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Suisse
Breakfast was outstanding. Location is ideal. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent value.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Room too warm but apart from that all good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
None
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel De Geneve
The cost was $180/ night. The value was $100/night
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Champel
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.
Les Eaux-Vives
Noted for its shopping and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Les Eaux-Vives. Top attractions like Palazzo Geneva and City Center Shopping Area are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Amandolier Tram Stop or Roches Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Plainpalais
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Flea Market of Plainpalais while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uni-Mail Tram Stop or Plainpalais Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
Hollande
If you're spending time in Hollande, check out sights like Victoria Hall or Geneva Conservatory of Music and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
