Downtown Geneva Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Geneva
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.
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.
Activities
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
Our pick of the best Downtown Geneva Hotel Deals
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
The room was very clean but a little too warm and the cooling didn’t seem to operate. We also had a cleaner walk in without knocking which gave everyone a bit of a shock as it was early morning and we were just getting up.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel De Geneve
Courteous and helpful staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 2 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
Hotel Suisse
Room was clean, staff courteous, breakfast pretty good.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hôtel International & Terminus
Lovely warm welcome by the gentleman on reception. Pretty room, spacious and clean for a solo traveller. Great location right by the train station. Also a little shopping centre next door. Would definitely return again if in geneva. Only comments were I had a room on the side of the hotel so i heard ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Warwick Geneva
Spotless beautiful room and courteous staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Geneva
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
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.
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.
