Geneva City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Jet d'Eau Fountain
Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.
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.
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.
Things to do
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Top hotels in Geneva City Centre
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Very eclectic hotel nestled in a very high end shopping area of Geneva. Self check-in was great, bar/lounge area very hip and the room is very clean
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
citizenM Geneva
Excellent greeting and staff helped me find excellent dinner and acclimated us well
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Suisse
The room was very comfortable and well-supplied! The hotel is convenient to the downtown area though difficult to navigate by car and better using public transportation. We enjoyed our brief stay and walked to a restaurant on the river very nearby.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hôtel International & Terminus
They couldn’t be more helpful at reception when we arrived hours early. They let us check straight in.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Royal
Great place.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Warwick Geneva
Great location and excellent service with friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Geneva City Centre
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.
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.
Downtown Geneva
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Flower Clock and Rue du Rhône, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin 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-Temple
When in Pâquis-Temple, you can plan a visit to Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.
