About Geneva
Geneva is one of Switzerland's major cities, home to around 201,741 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Geneva
1
Jet d'Eau
2
Cathédrale St-Pierre and Calvin's auditorium
3
Old Town
4
Palais des Nations
5
Quartier des Grottes
6
Monument Brunswick
7
Île Rousseau
8
L'Ile
Budget travel
Free things to do in Geneva
Old Town
Monument Brunswick
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Jet d'Eau
- Visit Cathédrale St-Pierre and Calvin's auditorium
- Visit Old Town
- Eat at Buvette des Bains (Bains des Paquis)
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Palais des Nations
- Visit Quartier des Grottes
- Visit Monument Brunswick
- Eat at Espresso Club
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Île Rousseau
- Visit L'Ile
- Visit Salève cable car
- Eat at Café Art's
Where to eat
Buvette des Bains (Bains des Paquis)
Espresso Club
Café Art's
Sing Fa la maison du Ravioli (Sing Fa dumpling house)
Asia Garden
Piment Vert
Chez Ma Cousine
Ali Haydar
Where to stay
- Youth Hostel Geneva
- City Hostel Geneva
- Cité Universitaire
- Hotel Formule 1
- Hotel de Geneve
Shopping
- Molard Souvenirs
- Rue du Marché
- Rue du Rhône
- Manor
- Centre Commercial Cygnes
- Flea market at Plainpalais
Nightlife
- Les Brasseurs
- Café de la Gare
- Pickwicks
- Alhambar
- La Clémence
- Café Demi-Lune
Museums & culture
- Monument Brunswick
In pictures
Geneva gallery
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