Saint-Jean Travel Guide
Geneva
Visit Saint-Jean
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.
Flower Clock
One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.
Things to do
Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Top hotels in Saint-Jean
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
"Good value for money, clean spacious rooms and good facilities"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
"Airport shuttle service excellent"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Jean
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes is highly notable for its panoramic lake views, and you might want to visit top sights like Rousseau Island and Centre Culturel des Grottes. See more of Geneva by jumping on the metro at Lyon Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop.
Petit-Saconnex
Restaurants, shopping and lake views highlight some notable features of Petit-Saconnex. Make a stop by Centre International de Conferences Geneve or Broken Chair Sculpture while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Servette Tram Stop or Vieusseux Tram Stop to get around town.
Petit-Saconnex / Servette
The lake views and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Petit-Saconnex / Servette. Check out Centre International de Conferences Geneve while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vieusseux Tram Stop or Servette Tram Stop to get around town.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
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.
Plainpalais
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Flea Market of Plainpalais while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uni-Mail Tram Stop or Plainpalais Tram Stop to get around town.
