Geneva Old Town

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Popular places to visit

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Saint-Pierre Cathedral

4.5/5(85 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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Place du Bourg-de-Four

4.5/5(56 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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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
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Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum

Learn about tribal cultures and ancient civilizations through their distinctive art and relics. See why some of the pieces are considered to be masterpieces.

Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum
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Old Arsenal

You can find out about the history of Geneva with a stop at Old Arsenal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Old Arsenal
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Tavel House History Museum

You can study the exhibits at Tavel House History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Geneva. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Tavel House History Museum

Things to do

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Geneva - Old Town Private Walking Tour

HK$4,227
Per adult
Geneva - Old Town Private Walking Tour
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Food tour with EAT and CHILL TOUR Geneva & Lausanne

HK$2,642
Per adult
Food tour with EAT and CHILL TOUR Geneva & Lausanne
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3-Hour Private Walking Tour in Geneva

HK$3,693
Per adult
3-Hour Private Walking Tour in Geneva
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Cheese, Choc, and Culture: Private Tour to Gruyères from Geneva

HK$11,173
Per adult
Cheese, Choc, and Culture: Private Tour to Gruyères from Geneva
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Old Town Geneva Walking Tour

HK$4,227
Per adult
Old Town Geneva Walking Tour
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Geneva Tour in two days

HK$3,649
Per adult
Geneva Tour in two days
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Top hotels in Geneva Old Town

Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenue Louis Casai 88, Meyrin
The price is HK$791 per night from 19 May to 20 May
HK$791
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Meyrin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Service was excellent and rooms were clean. Jr Suite is nice but arrangement is crowded and doors are awkward. We stayed 2 separate nights on a trip and both nights the rooms were too hot. The beds only had comforters and no top sheet so we had to open a window to cool the room down (and it’s next ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
The price is HK$1,222 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
HK$1,222
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
"I liked the location and the rooms were clean. Location was great."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
citizenM Geneva
citizenM Geneva
4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
The price is HK$1,286 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
HK$1,286
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (463 reviews)
"Stayed for 3 nights. Wonderful location, close to everything. The only downside is the room is very small. It was hard to move around especially with our 2 large suitcases. Not enough storage."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

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Hotel Central
Hotel Central
2 out of 5
Rue de la Rôtisserie 2, Geneva
The price is HK$798 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
HK$798
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (362 reviews)
Good location for a quick visit
"The room is very compact but functional. The location is perfect"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Hotel Central
Hôtel de La Cigogne
Hôtel de La Cigogne
5 out of 5
17, place Longemalle, Geneva
The price is HK$3,200 per night from 11 May to 12 May
HK$3,200
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)
"Hotel needs renovation, very old and outdated but very clean. Service is good. Location is great"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Hôtel de La Cigogne
Hôtel Les Armures
Hôtel Les Armures
5 out of 5
1, rue Puits-St-Pierre, Geneva, GE
The price is HK$3,665 per night from 19 May to 20 May
HK$3,665
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews)
"So beautiful! The only place i would stay on my next visit."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Hôtel Les Armures
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Other neighbourhoods around Geneva Old Town

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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
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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.

Hollande
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Saint-Gervais Les Bergues

While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.

Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
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Plainpalais

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Bastions Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uni-Mail Tram Stop or Plainpalais Tram Stop to get around town.

Plainpalais
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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.

Geneva City Centre
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Quai du Mont-Blanc

Travellers come to Quai du Mont-Blanc for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Sisi Monument and Brunswick Monument while you're in town.

Quai du Mont-Blanc

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