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.
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.
Activities
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
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
Hotel Suisse
Lovely room (size wise def worth upgrading from budget to standard single). Clean and bright, brilliant location next to central station.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
citizenM Geneva
Nice and very clean room! Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
We enjoyed 3 nights at this hotel. Overall our stay was excellent. The hotel is very clean, modern & well located being a 15 minute walk from the main train station. This was convenient for us as we did 2 day trips by train to Annecy & Montreux. Our room was very comfortable & surprisingly quiet. ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Royal
My room was very clean and the staff were welcoming and very nice, I had an enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Edelweiss
Good location staff very helpful clean
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel N'vY
Excellent facilities, friendly staff, immaculate rooms and great selection for breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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.
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.
