Geneva Old Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Calvin Auditory
Find out about the history of Geneva when you spend time at Calvin Auditory. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
International Museum of the Reformation
You can browse the exhibits at International Museum of the Reformation, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Geneva. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Top hotels in Geneva Old Town
citizenM Geneva
Loved the high tech stuff. Loved the shower and the iPad controls. Very cool.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Excellent to have the library area available for relaxing in and making hot drinks whenever we wanted. Really appreciated this facility. Also great to have bar vouchers instead of daily room cleaning!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Central
Excellent location. The room is very small for two people, bathroom is tiny but overall its a great experience because of the location and the convenience, very close to train stations.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Fraser Suites Geneva
Lovely spacious suite with dishwasher, coffee machine, hob etc. Very quiet hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Coop supermarket 2 minutes walk. Easy walk down to the lake and Jet d'eau.
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
Hôtel Les Armures
My favorite place to stay in Geneva. Quaint, comfortable, high quality amenities.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Hotel Royal
Excellent standard of room. Only thing that disappointed us was the fact we stated we needed a twin room twice in advance of coming. When we got to the room, there was 2 duvets but the bed was not split and even when we did this, it was still sharing one double bed sheet. Thank you to the check in ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Geneva Old Town
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.
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 Geneva Conservatory of Music or Victoria Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
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.
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.
