Glacis-de-Rive Travel Guide
Geneva
Visit Glacis-de-Rive
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Top hotels in Glacis-de-Rive
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Perfect place to for late arrival. Close to the airport, walkable and with the shuttle. Took a taxi due to late arrival $20 for 5 bags including skis. You can get food at a sister hotel. Rental parking P51 is 5 minutes away!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
Great location. Happy hour was awesome. Room was fantastic!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel De Geneve
Courteous and helpful staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
citizenM Geneva
Staff was helpful. Rooms are quite small but the bed was very comfortable and spacious. Great location.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Clean room, on time shuttle to the airport.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glacis-de-Rive
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.
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.
Contamines
While Contamines isn't home to many top sights, City Center Shopping Area and Place du Bourg-de-Four are some notable places to visit nearby.
Les Eaux-Vives
Noted for its shopping and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Les Eaux-Vives. Top attractions like City Center Shopping Area and Port Des Eaux-Vives are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Amandolier Tram Stop or Roches Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
