Geneva Old Town Travel Guide

Geneva

A classical building with a central dome, large columns, and a prominent entrance.
A classical building with columns and a red door, surrounded by trees and potted plants.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and mountains in the background.
A narrow street with terracotta-tiled roofs, a wooden bench, and a potted plant.
A historic building with a tall spire and a clock tower.

Stay near popular Geneva Old Town attractions

A cityscape with illuminated buildings, a cathedral, and a mountain in the background.

Saint-Pierre Cathedral

9.0/5 (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.
See properties

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
woman relaxing with a cup of coffee at the airport lounge

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
See all activities in Geneva

Top hotels in Geneva Old Town

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG

4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46 Geneva
The price is ฿6,116 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿6,116
฿6,698 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! (1,154 reviews)
"Gave me a room right next to the elevator. Woke up 5x to its vacuum-like sounds. There is no parking. You need to park offsite and carry your luggage 3 blocks from the parking garage. Then the stamp they give you for the parking discount has to be taken to an actual person working at this garage, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG
citizenM Geneva

citizenM Geneva

4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie Geneva
The price is ฿6,751 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,751
฿7,358 total
26 Jul - 27 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Good area. Clean rooms. Ultra modern."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

citizenM Geneva
Hotel Central

Hotel Central

2 out of 5
Rue de la Rôtisserie 2 Geneva
The price is ฿4,964 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿4,964
฿5,153 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (584 reviews)
"The staff were good, it was clean, a great location. Everything was good. There were record breaking temperatures during my stay in Geneva and my room was like an oven."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Central
Hôtel de La Cigogne

Hôtel de La Cigogne

5 out of 5
17, place Longemalle Geneva
The price is ฿17,910 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿17,910
฿18,941 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (485 reviews)
"‏Friendly staff, spacious room, excellent location."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Hôtel de La Cigogne
Hotel Royal

Hotel Royal

4.5 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43 Geneva
The price is ฿7,764 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿7,764
฿8,409 total
3 Jul - 4 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel nice room had AC but not cool enough for our liking. We are used to AC being much cooler"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hotel Royal
Hotel Suisse

Hotel Suisse

3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin Geneva GE
The price is ฿5,468 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,468
฿6,027 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Location was very convenient to the Geneva rail station, but the room was not impressive. Air conditioning was not great, but I’ll give them some slack because we were in the midst of a terrible heat waves."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Suisse
See all 1,307 properties in Geneva Old Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Geneva Old Town

Find the best Geneva Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent white tower, a body of water, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A canal with swans swimming, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Novi Titik
Open Photo by Novi Titik

Downtown Geneva

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Shopping Area Geneve and Flower Clock, 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.

A waterfront scene with a large illuminated fountain, a cruise ship docked at the pier, and a brightly lit bar and restaurant area.

Les Eaux-Vives

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

A meticulously landscaped garden with a central circular flower bed, surrounded by green grass and red flowers, and bordered by winding paths.
Photo by Crystal Daniels
Open Photo by Crystal Daniels

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.

Geneva Old Town Travel Guide