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.
Tavel House History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Tavel House History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Geneva. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Calvin Auditory
Find out about the history of Geneva when you spend time at Calvin Auditory. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

TOP Geneva : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

Geneva Virus Run: Stop the Infection Exploration Game

Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Top hotels in Geneva Old Town

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
"This hotel is found inside a high rise so you have to go to the 7th floor bar to check in. They seem to want to make it self check in so have screens set up for you to input all your information. They did try and get me to do this beforehand but I was busy enjoying my vacation. We were traveling ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

citizenM Geneva
"Bel hôtel et très bien situé"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hotel Central
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Hôtel Les Armures
"Absolutely perfect. Cannot ask for more!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hotel Royal
"Great location a few minutes walk from the central train station. Staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. Tram stop is directly out the front. Within minutes of booking, I received an email to download free transport around Geneva (boat, tram, train). This was really useful. Room was spacious ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
"Location is quite well, close to airport and shuttle was great. Not far from the city either."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Geneva Old 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.

Downtown Geneva
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Flower Clock and Rue du Rhône, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin 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.

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.

Les Eaux-Vives
Noted for its shopping and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Les Eaux-Vives. Top attractions like Baby Beach 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.
















