Geneva

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Geneva
Saint-Pierre Cathedral which includes a lake or waterhole and city views
Geneva
Chateau de Chillon featuring a castle, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole
Morges showing bird life, boating and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Geneva

Geneva showing heritage architecture

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 Brunswick Monument and Mont Blanc Bridge, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Geneva City Centre
Geneva showing heritage architecture

Downtown Geneva

4/5(194 area reviews)

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Brunswick Monument and Flower Clock, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown Geneva
Saint-Pierre Cathedral featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Geneva Old Town

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

Historic sites, lake views, and shopping are just a few things travelers 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.

Geneva Old Town
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Cornavin

4/5(20 area reviews)

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.

Cornavin
Geneva showing heritage architecture

Rues Basses - Old Town

Shopping, lake views, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Rues Basses - Old Town. Make a stop by Flower Clock or Rue du Rhône while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Molard Tram Stop or Rive Tram Stop to get around town.

Rues Basses - Old Town
Jet d\'Eau Fountain which includes a lake or waterhole, a fountain and night scenes

Les Eaux-Vives

4/5(66 area reviews)

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

Les Eaux-Vives
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is AED 532 per night from May 17 to May 18
AED 532
AED 584 total
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
"Staff is amazing"

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is AED 725 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 725
AED 785 total
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"A simple hotel but clean and perfect location close to everything."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hotel Suisse
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
3 out of 5
Avenue de l'étang 73, Vernier
The price is AED 452 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 452
AED 502 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Vernier. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)
"I love the hotel. Very nice staff and very clean the room. I will recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
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.
Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva
Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Route de Meyrin 125, 1219, Chatelaine, Vernier
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Vernier. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
"Lovely clean modern well equipped apartment with comfy beds. Staff were exceptionally helpful and informative. Easy to walk to the tram and a short ride into Geneva or to CERN."

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva
Aparthotel Adagio Geneve Mont Blanc
Aparthotel Adagio Geneve Mont Blanc
3 out of 5
Rue Thalberg 4, Geneva, GE
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
"Currently being renovated (not shown in the info online), so restaurant closed. They brought breakfast to our rooms. There was a strange smell when I entered my room - it either went or I got used to it as I did not smell it after the first day."

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Geneve Mont Blanc
Nonanteneuf Genève Étang
Nonanteneuf Genève Étang
3.5 out of 5
Avenue de l'Etang 63, Vernier
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vernier. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jet d'Eau Fountain and Balexert are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"The rooms are very clean. I like the flexible online check-in system. While we did run into an issue with a door which was challenging since there's no in person reception desk, the staff were quite responsive by email. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of sending the Geneva transit card by email prior ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Nonanteneuf Genève Étang
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.

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Reviews of Geneva

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
234
5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
255
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
67
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Bruce

Bring lots of money. It’s expensive

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I like Geneva, I’ve been visiting since 1996

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful but expensive.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Geneva was very fun, and beautiful. We loved the Christmas market, Old Town, and the fireworks on New Years Eve. It is extremely expensive (reataurants especially), but we really enjoyed it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We will go back and explore more 殺

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Friendly and great public transportation. Sites are good for about 3-4 days at most.