Guidebook for Genève
Food Scene
Popular Brasserie that offers nice day menus for 16 CHF (cheap for Geneva!).
11 locals recommend
Limite
11 Rue des CharmillesPopular Brasserie that offers nice day menus for 16 CHF (cheap for Geneva!).
It is just on the corner and you can take nice croissants, coffees and sandwiches. They sell also bread and cakes
Oberson
42 Rue LiotardIt is just on the corner and you can take nice croissants, coffees and sandwiches. They sell also bread and cakes
Very good italian restaurant, very appreciated, gorgeous terrace over a pedestrian (and bike) zone. Delicious food and always a good ambiance.
24 locals recommend
Les Tilleuls
2 Av. des TilleulsVery good italian restaurant, very appreciated, gorgeous terrace over a pedestrian (and bike) zone. Delicious food and always a good ambiance.
Parks & Nature
Botanical Garden, renowned for its Botanical Conservatory, also houses magnificent collections of living plants. It is the ideal setting for relaxing or walking as well as for the discovery of our sometimes threatened plant heritage.
80 locals recommend
Jardin Botanique station
Botanical Garden, renowned for its Botanical Conservatory, also houses magnificent collections of living plants. It is the ideal setting for relaxing or walking as well as for the discovery of our sometimes threatened plant heritage.
Located below the Old Town, the Parc des Bastions is a large green area in the city centre. The park is the site of Geneva’s first botanical garden.
You can admire the famous Reformation Wall, which represents the personalities of the Reformation, the Palais Eynard, which houses the executive authorities of the city, or the University and Library of Geneva. T
he bandstand hosts a restaurant, next to which the giant free chess sets are a delight for passersby.
There is also a playground and a free skating rink in winter
182 locals recommend
Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des BastionsLocated below the Old Town, the Parc des Bastions is a large green area in the city centre. The park is the site of Geneva’s first botanical garden.
You can admire the famous Reformation Wall, which represents the personalities of the Reformation, the Palais Eynard, which houses the executive authorities of the city, or the University and Library of Geneva. T
he bandstand hosts a restaurant, next to which the giant free chess sets are a delight for passersby.
There is also a playground and a free skating rink in winter
Sightseeing
One of the most popular spots in Geneva is the Bains des Pâquis, an artificial peninsula surrounded by a lively beach that jets into the lake near Pâquis district (Rive Droite). It’s scenery is unmistakable due to the lighthouse at the end.
Beach, which is very popular during hot summer days, has more than sufficient room to lie down and sunbathe, as well as easy access to the water. A magnificent view over the lake and the Jet d’Eau makes it a must place to visit.
Paquis baths (Bains des Pâquis) are essentially two saunas, hammam and turkish baths; together with restaurant providing great spot for rejuvenationstar.
365 locals recommend
Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancOne of the most popular spots in Geneva is the Bains des Pâquis, an artificial peninsula surrounded by a lively beach that jets into the lake near Pâquis district (Rive Droite). It’s scenery is unmistakable due to the lighthouse at the end.
Beach, which is very popular during hot summer days, has more than sufficient room to lie down and sunbathe, as well as easy access to the water. A magnificent view over the lake and the Jet d’Eau makes it a must place to visit.
Paquis baths (Bains des Pâquis) are essentially two saunas, hammam and turkish baths; together with restaurant providing great spot for rejuvenationstar.
A few steps from St Peter's Cathedral, the Place du Bourg-de-Four is at the very heart of Geneva’s Old Town. Even in the past, roads leading to Geneva led inevitably to the Place du Bourg-de-Four whose market has been of major importance since the 9th century. Over time, house heights were raised to accommodate Protestant refugees from all over Europe. Don’t miss out on a visit to this delightful square and stop for a coffee or a drink.
69 locals recommend
Place Bourg du Four
Place du Bourg-de-FourA few steps from St Peter's Cathedral, the Place du Bourg-de-Four is at the very heart of Geneva’s Old Town. Even in the past, roads leading to Geneva led inevitably to the Place du Bourg-de-Four whose market has been of major importance since the 9th century. Over time, house heights were raised to accommodate Protestant refugees from all over Europe. Don’t miss out on a visit to this delightful square and stop for a coffee or a drink.
Essentials
Medium size supermarket with a very good offer of products
25 locals recommend
Coop Supermarché Genève Servette
81 Rue de la ServetteMedium size supermarket with a very good offer of products
Migros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinSupermarket with a good variety of products.
There is a Migros Supermarket opened everyday.
Also a pharmacy opened until 23 h everyday.
92 locals recommend
Gare Cornavin station
There is a Migros Supermarket opened everyday.
Also a pharmacy opened until 23 h everyday.
Getting Around
Poterie station
Trams 14, 18 (CERN-Train Station-Carouge); bus 3
Shopping
Department store close to the station where you can find delicious fresh foods to eat or take away and a huge selection of chocolates to bring home
140 locals recommend
Manor Genève
6 Rue de CornavinDepartment store close to the station where you can find delicious fresh foods to eat or take away and a huge selection of chocolates to bring home
Everything Else
Migros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinTo change your devise in Swiss Francs