Visit Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Popular places to visit
United Nations European Headquarters
Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.
Jet d'Eau Fountain
Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.
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.
Patek Philippe Watch Museum
Browse the collection of antique watches and pick up insights into the evolution of one of Switzerland's most famous industries.
Saint-Pierre Cathedral
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.
Things to do
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Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Top hotels in Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Hotel Suisse
Staff were lovely, one of our rooms was fab and looked to have been recently renovated but the other was quite dated, rooms were comfortable and a great price for a great location.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Very courteous and helpful staff. The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
citizenM Geneva
Stayed here for two nights. Location is excellent with a short walk to old town. Tram station is right in front of the hotel. They also sent you a free Geneva travel card during your stay so you can travel on all public transportations. Room is ok with the basic amenities except coffee machine. You ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Everything was very good in relation to the price paid and the hotel’s category. Recommended.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Edelweiss
We stayed here for 1 night in December. The hotel is in a great location, beautifully decorated and rooms are great. The reception lady was really helpful and gave us a map and showed us where everything was. Breakfast was great too, lots of choice. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Geneva
This was such a gem I found! I was not even aware that the hotel was as close to the airport as it was, which was super convenient. I love that the hotel not only offers a free airport shuttle, but they were generous to provide a City Pass for public transportation in the area. The hotel staff was ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes is highly notable for its panoramic lake views, and you might want to visit top sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island. See more of Geneva by jumping on the metro at Lyon Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Petit-Saconnex / Servette
The lake views and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Petit-Saconnex / Servette. Check out Centre International de Conferences Geneve while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vieusseux Tram Stop or Servette Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
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.
Plainpalais
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Victoria Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uni-Mail Tram Stop or Plainpalais Tram Stop to get around town.
