Plainpalais Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Museum of Ethnography Geneva
Feel as though you are traveling to all the world’s countries when you visit this fascinating collection in a modern building in Geneva.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais
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.
Geneva Old Town
Historical sites, lake views and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Place du Bourg-de-Four are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Geneva area at Molard Tram Stop.
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.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
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.
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Geneva neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Patek Philippe Watch Museum
- CERN
- United Nations European Headquarters
- Palexpo
- Jet d'Eau Fountain
- City Center Shopping Area
- Rue du Rhône
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral
- Flower Clock
- World Trade Organization Headquarters
- Mont Blanc Bridge
- Place du Bourg-de-Four
- Ariana Ceramics and Glass Museum
- Reformation Wall Monument
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Hotels Near Plainpalais, Geneva
- Downtown Geneva Hotels
- Geneva City Centre Hotels
- Champel Hotels
- Hollande Hotels
- Jonction Hotels
- Les Bastions Hotels
- Saint-François Hotels
- Coulouvreniere Rois Hotels
- Village-Suisse Hotels
- Les Philosophes Hotels
- Hôpital Hotels
- La Colline Hotels
- Les Savoises Hotels
- Ansermet Hotels
- Quai du Rhône Hotels
- Augustins Hotels