Downtown Geneva Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Flower Clock
One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.
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.
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.
Brunswick Monument
Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.
Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum
Learn about tribal cultures and ancient civilizations through their distinctive art and relics. See why some of the pieces are considered to be masterpieces.
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.
Things to do
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
citizenM Geneva
great location great service
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Suisse
A brilliant location right across the road from the main train station. This means it has easy access from the airport which is just 1 stop (7 minutes) which is free as the hotel give you the Geneva Pass for the duration of your stay. This gives you free travel on trams, certain trains , trams and ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hôtel International & Terminus
Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Royal
Good location
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Amazing breakfast and room was exceptional
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Geneva
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.
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.
Cornavin
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.
Pâquis Navigation
Though Pâquis Navigation may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paquis Baths and Mont Blanc Bridge.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Quai du Mont-Blanc
Travellers come to Quai du Mont-Blanc for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Brunswick Monument and Sisi Monument while you're in town.
