Downtown Geneva Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Geneva attractions

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Saint-Pierre Cathedral

9.0/10 (1,343 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Geneva: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Geneva: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿106
per traveller
Geneva: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Geneva: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva

฿4,900
per adult
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
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Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)

฿1,238
per traveller
Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

฿4,076
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva

Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva

฿341
per traveller
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

฿4,035
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Geneva

Hotel Suisse

Hotel Suisse

3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin Geneva GE
The price is ฿6,406 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,406
฿7,000 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The rooms are clean especially for a three-star hotel. However, the AC in this hotel did not work. We were a large family staying at this hotel and had booked five different rooms. Only one of the rooms had a proper working AC and unfortunately there was a heat wave in Geneva during our stay. It ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Suisse
Hotel Royal

Hotel Royal

4.5 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43 Geneva
The price is ฿8,319 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿8,319
฿8,986 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very convenient location for access to Cornavin station. Very nicely appointed hotel with good sized rooms. Comfortable beds. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Royal
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG

4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46 Geneva
The price is ฿6,812 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿6,812
฿7,422 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,153 reviews)
"I liked the clean room plenty of natural light,I liked one of front desk employee the name Jacky tram went extra mile to give me information about the city how to get around in transportation thank to her was much easier to navigate my stay here. What I didn’t liked in the darkness of the corridors ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG
Hotel Bernina Geneva

Hotel Bernina Geneva

3.5 out of 5
22 Place Cornavin Geneva
The price is ฿5,582 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,582
฿6,145 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (697 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, great location!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Bernina Geneva
Hotel N'vY

Hotel N'vY

4.5 out of 5
Rue de Richemont 18 Geneva GE
The price is ฿8,150 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿8,150
฿8,811 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"I really enjoyed this hotel. It was well located, close enough to walk to the lake and the UN and it was incredibly quiet which I always appreciate. The staff were kind and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel N'vY
citizenM Geneva

citizenM Geneva

4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie Geneva
The price is ฿7,520 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿7,520
฿8,157 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

citizenM Geneva
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Where to stay in Downtown Geneva

Find the best Downtown Geneva areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Geneva
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Geneva City Centre

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Geneva City Centre. Check out top attractions like Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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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.

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.

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Les Eaux-Vives

Noted for its shopping and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Les Eaux-Vives. Top attractions like Baby Beach and City Center Shopping Area are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Amandolier Tram Stop or Roches Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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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.

Downtown Geneva Travel Guide