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Saint-Pierre Cathedral

4.5/5(200 reviews)

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it.

Saint-Pierre Cathedral
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Flower Clock

4.5/5(160 reviews)

One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.

Flower Clock
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Place du Bourg-de-Four

4.5/5(109 reviews)

For centuries, this popular square in Geneva’s old town has served as a meeting place. Dine in a bistro, visit antique stores and admire the architecture.

Place du Bourg-de-Four
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Brunswick Monument

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

Brunswick Monument
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Sisi Monument

Learn about the local history of Geneva with a stop at Sisi Monument. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Sisi Monument
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Chapel of the Maccabees

Gaze up at the spectacular ceiling paintings and note how the sunlight penetrates the stained-glass windows in this magnificent chapel.

Chapel of the Maccabees

Things to do

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Full-Day Trip to Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000

￥13,337
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trip to Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000
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From Geneva: Full-Day Trip to Chamonix and Mont-Blanc

￥13,337
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Geneva: Full-Day Trip to Chamonix and Mont-Blanc
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From Geneva: Day Trip to Chamonix with Cable Car and Train

￥33,088
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Geneva: Day Trip to Chamonix with Cable Car and Train
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Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel

￥60,437
Per adult
Mt. Pilatus with cruise on Lake of Lucerne Small Group from Basel
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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour

￥14,349
Per adult
Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour
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Geneva City Tour & Boat Cruise

￥14,012
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Tour & Boat Cruise
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Downtown Geneva Hotel Deals

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is ￥21,068 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
￥21,068
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (495 reviews)
The best hotel in years
"I think it was one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at, and trust me I've been to a lot. everything was just spot on, great great great vibe, super friendly and relaxed staff. asked for a quiet room and the room on the 7th floor was just super quiet. a\c is perfect, got to a point it was too cold ..."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

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Hotel Royal
Hotel Royal
4 out of 5
Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva
The price is ￥28,165 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
￥28,165
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great place
"Good location great value best maid service ever elegantly appointed"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024

Hotel Royal
citizenM Geneva
citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is ￥24,910 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥24,910
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
Geneva City Centre
"It was good. Great location."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024

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Hotel Bernina Geneva
Hotel Bernina Geneva
3 out of 5
22 Place Cornavin, Geneva
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥36,642 per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
￥36,642
per night
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)
"Special thanks front desk. 👍"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Hotel Bernina Geneva
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Suisse
3 out of 5
10 Place Cornavin, Geneva, GE
The price is ￥28,481 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
￥28,481
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Decent hotel with a fantastic location right next to Geneva’s train station. Staff were friendly, the breakfast buffet was great, but the rooms badly need an upgrade. I’m genuinely surprised and impressed with how small they were able to make the bathroom. Also, the AC really struggles in the heat, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Hotel Suisse
Hotel N'vY
Hotel N'vY
4 out of 5
Rue de Richemont 18, Geneva, GE
The price is ￥30,317 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
￥30,317
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
such a great hotel!
"the hotel was clean and had a great atmosphere! the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

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Saint-Gervais Les Bergues

If you're spending some time in Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island are top sights worth seeing.

Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
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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 Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Cornavin

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
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Quai du Mont-Blanc

Quai du Mont-Blanc is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Brunswick Monument or Sisi Monument.

Quai du Mont-Blanc
View from the south tower of Saint-Pierre Cathedral.

James-Fazy

If you're spending some time in James-Fazy, Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path are top sights worth seeing.

James-Fazy
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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.

Rues Basses - Old Town

Downtown Geneva