Les Bastions Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Les Bastions
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
Find a peaceful refuge away from the city, play chess on a life-sized board and pay tribute to the Reformation Monument at Geneva’s first public park.
United Nations European Headquarters
Admire echoing chambers, symbolic murals and expansive gardens while you tour one of the world’s most important institutions.
Jet d'Eau Fountain
Whether seen from nearby parks, around the harbour or at night when it is illuminated, this iconic fountain is a constant reminder of Geneva’s exceptional beauty.
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.
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.
Activities
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Our pick of the best Les Bastions Hotel Deals
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Room clean nice location
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Great hotel, very clean and comfortable with regular shuttle bus to and from the airport. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Suisse
Excellent
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel De Geneve
Staff very helpful, adequate rooms, amazing decor, and incredible location. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Clean spacious room
Reviewed on 30 Mar 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 Grand Theatre Opera 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 Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
