Geneva Old Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Find out about the history of Geneva with a stop at Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Place du Bourg-de-Four
Learn about the local history of Geneva when you spend time at Place du Bourg-de-Four. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Chapel of the Maccabees
You can learn about the history of Geneva with a visit to Chapel of the Maccabees. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum
You can study the exhibits at Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Geneva. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
United Nations European Headquarters
After visiting United Nations European Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Geneva. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Jet d'Eau Fountain
After visiting Jet d'Eau Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Geneva. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Geneva Old Town
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
citizenM Geneva
Very clean, small room. High tech space that included an iPad to control the lighting and window coverings. The room and bathroom lights could be set at different colors! The whole experience, from the digital check in at computers in lobby to the art in the hallways and the carpet were ultra 'cool' ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Central
Staff
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hôtel de La Cigogne
Really enjoyed the one night there. Terrific location. Staff very helpful on what was an early arrival and helping fix some plans that went sideways. Small drawback to what was a generously sized, clean and nicely appointed room was the inside stairway down to the room (old European building!) of ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hôtel Les Armures
Staff, location, property, location all 5 stars! We can’t wait to return and we’re sad to leave. We had an absolutely wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Clean room excellent shuttle to the airport in 5 minutes
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Geneva Old Town
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.
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.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
Saint-Gervais Temple
Even though there aren't top sights in Saint-Gervais Temple, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Victoria Hall. Jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
