Plainpalais Travel Guide
Geneva
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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
Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.
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.
Things to do
Geneva: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Top hotels in Plainpalais
Hotel Suisse
"The location of the hotel is perfect. Staff is friendly and professional but the hotel is dated - in need of a good renovation and tender, loving care."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
"Clean and well-appointed room. AC worked well. Convenient airport shuttle and location about 15 minute tram ride from downtown Geneva. Highly recommend for business travelers or those attending conferences at the Palexpo."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
"Staff members were exceptionally kind and helpful. Room was overall larger than expected but beds were kind of small - even if very comfortable. Overall, the room/bathroom were clean and cleaning service was really good. International breakfast with good quality food."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
"Great place to stay and wonderful staff."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
IntercityHotel Geneva
"Café da manhã não muito bom Staff gentil e eficiente Bons quartos"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
"Plastic and paper cups but that’s ok. All my previous hotel stays in Germany and Switzerland were glass. Clean rooms and bathroom. Very short shuttle to / from the airport. Good breakfast if you take it. Friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais
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.
Geneva Old Town
Historical sites, lake views and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Chapel of the Maccabees and Saint-Pierre Cathedral 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.
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.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
