Plainpalais Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Patek Philippe Watch Museum
Browse the collection of antique watches and pick up insights into the evolution of one of Switzerland's most famous industries.
Museum of Ethnography Geneva
Feel as though you are traveling to all the world’s countries when you visit this fascinating collection in a modern building in Geneva.
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.
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.
Activities
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
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Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
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Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Our pick of the best Plainpalais Hotel Deals
Home Swiss Hotel
Spacious, clean room with large en-suite shower room, although not too keen on the frosted glass wall through to the bedroom! Firm bed and pillows. Staff were friendly and efficient. Good situation for our visit to Plainpalais and the city centre.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
PRIMADOM Aparthotel
reception was very very perfect!
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
citizenM Geneva
Everything was wonderful! Conveniently located for multiple events in Geneva, staff was very helpful and informative, and the room was great. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Suisse
Room was a good size and bed was comfortable. Hotel is in a great location, across the road from Geneva main train station and an easy stroll to the lake.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Nice hotel in the centre, easy to find shops, restaurants etc. around. Lovely bells in the arcade BUT it is not so easy to find the hotel. I liked the "upside-down" concept of having the reception at the top level
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel N'vY
Room was clean and hotel is in a good location
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais
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.
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.
Jonction
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Jonction. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Museum of Ethnography Geneva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jonction Tram Stop or Palladium Tram Stop to get around 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.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
