Plainpalais Travel Guide
Geneva
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Popular places to visit
Patek Philippe Watch Museum
You can study the exhibits at Patek Philippe Watch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Geneva. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Museum of Ethnography Geneva
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Ethnography Geneva, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Geneva. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Plainpalais
Home Swiss Hotel
The room was spacious and had had a very nice bathroom. The room had a balcony.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Clean room excellent shuttle to the airport in 5 minutes
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel De Geneve
Courteous and helpful staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
The room was spotless and it was very convenient to the airport. We easily walked, wheeling our luggage on the sidewalk. Great!
Reviewed on 20 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
Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais
Hollande
If you're spending time in Hollande, check out sights like Victoria Hall or Grand Theatre Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
