Les Bastions Travel Guide
Geneva
Visit Les Bastions
Popular places to visit
Bastions Park
Challenge a chess master, see monuments to the leaders of the Protestant Reformation or simply stroll along the tree-lined pathways of Geneva’s first public park.
Reformation Wall Monument
Historic protestant reformers and Geneva's involvement in the Reformation are honored in this remarkable memorial, a massive wall with huge sculptures.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Les Bastions
Hotel Royal
"Great location a few minutes walk from the central train station. Staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. Tram stop is directly out the front. Within minutes of booking, I received an email to download free transport around Geneva (boat, tram, train). This was really useful. Room was spacious ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
"Breakfast is a little pricy. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and able to accommodate bags when we checked out but before we left Geneva."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Suisse
"Great location for train station and city. Worked great for us"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
"This hotel is in a mall and is not easy to reach by car. There are no bellmen, and it is a fully self-service hotel. You check in yourself and make your own room keys. Laundry is difficult to manage if you need it done. The rooms are tiny and noisy. You will not get a good night's rest here, and ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
"Friendly staff and helpful with any questions we had about making the most of our short stay. Hotel’s location was great; near the aeroport and with a bus stop nearby that took us straight into the city centre."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Les Bastions
Geneva Old Town
Historical sites, lake views and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Chapel of the Maccabees and Saint-Pierre Cathedral are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Geneva area at Molard Tram Stop.
Bourg-de-Four
While you're in Bourg-de-Four, take in top sights like Place du Bourg-de-Four and jump on the metro at Rive Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hollande
If you're spending time in Hollande, check out sights like Geneva Conservatory of Music or Victoria Hall 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 Flea Market of Plainpalais while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uni-Mail Tram Stop or Plainpalais Tram Stop to get around town.
Rues Basses - Old Town
Shopping, lake views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Rues Basses - Old Town. Make a stop by Flower Clock or Rue du Rhône 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.
