Les Bastions Travel Guide
Geneva
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Popular places to visit
Reformation Wall Monument
Historic protestant reformers and Geneva's involvement in the Reformation are honored in this remarkable memorial, a massive wall with huge sculptures.
Bastions Park
Challenge a chess master, see monuments to the leaders of the Protestant Reformation or simply stroll along the tree-lined pathways of Geneva’s first public park.
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.
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
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Top hotels in Les Bastions
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Suisse
Friendly professional staff. Clean room. Good breakfast. Great location near the train station with a short walk to the waterfront. Only negatives: no hooks to hang things in the bathroom and no bedside tables.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Clean room excellent shuttle to the airport in 5 minutes
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
citizenM Geneva
Very clean, small room. High tech space that included an iPad to control the lighting and window coverings. The room and bathroom lights could be set at different colors! The whole experience, from the digital check in at computers in lobby to the art in the hallways and the carpet were ultra 'cool' ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
Convenient location to the airport. Clean, comfortable room. Frequent shuttle service, especially very early in the morning.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel De Geneve
Courteous and helpful staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Les Bastions
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.
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.
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.
Plainpalais
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Victoria Hall 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.
Saint-Gervais Temple
Even though there aren't top sights in Saint-Gervais Temple, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Victoria Hall. Jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop to see more of the city.
