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.
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.
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.
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
citizenM Geneva
great location great service
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
We enjoyed 3 nights at this hotel. Overall our stay was excellent. The hotel is very clean, modern & well located being a 15 minute walk from the main train station. This was convenient for us as we did 2 day trips by train to Annecy & Montreux. Our room was very comfortable & surprisingly quiet. ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Central
The room was of a good size with 2 shower rooms there were 3 adults sharing so this cam in handy. Plenty of wardrobe space with hangers and very close to the centre just a 5 minute walk.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hôtel de La Cigogne
Very lovely hotel with impeccable location.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Suisse
All of the above, clean room, courteous and helpful staff, convenient location
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Amazing experience We are coming back
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Grand Theatre Opera 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.
