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
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
Our pick of the best Plainpalais Hotel Deals
Home Swiss Hotel
What stood out most of all to me was how all the associates were so nice, welcoming and very hospitable. The hotel is very nice, clean and very well located, away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, yet close to any attractive location. I love to walk so I walk to everywhere but if you ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Room was great and staff super!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Suisse
Friendly professional staff. Clean room. Good breakfast. Great location near the train station with a short walk to the waterfront. Only negatives: no hooks to hang things in the bathroom and no bedside tables.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
excellent room, very clean and comfortable facilities and easy to transfer to airport
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
Efficient check-in and convenient location for flying in or out. Airport shuttle driver was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 10 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
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.
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.
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.
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 Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.
