Geneva Old Town Travel Guide
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Visit Geneva Old Town
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.
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.
Activities
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Our pick of the best Geneva Old Town Hotel Deals
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Good location. Excellent breakfast - great range of high quality fresh foods. Restaurant and bar area great. Lovely staff. Rooms a bit basic and not keen on the shower and toilet cubicles. Depends what you want from a city hotel. We were not in the room a lot so the other strong points made it a ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
citizenM Geneva
Excellent hotel with a friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was the best I have ever hat at an hotel. Excellent quality and variety of food items. The location of the hotel on the edge of old town is a great benefit. I look forward to staying at Citizen M hotels in other locations.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Central
Clean room. Very friendly helpful staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Staff need to be more professional
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Breakfast is excellent !
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Royal
No air conditioning when we visited don’t we very warm in the evenings.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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 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.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.
Downtown Geneva
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Shopping Area Geneve and Flower Clock, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 Old Town Travel Guide
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