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 clean although small. Easy access to old town and transportation
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
PRIMADOM Aparthotel
reception was very very perfect!
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel Suisse
All of the above, clean room, courteous and helpful staff, convenient location
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Amazing experience We are coming back
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 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.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
