Plainpalais Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in Plainpalais
Home Swiss Hotel
Excellent staff and location
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
PRIMADOM Aparthotel
reception was very very perfect!
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel Suisse
Good hotel with a great location, very close to the railway station and within walking distance of the bus station. Room was comfortable, staff were friendly and the breakfast was lovely. Well worth a visit.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Good location, great rooms, good vibe and fantastic staff. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Royal
My room was very clean and the staff were welcoming and very nice, I had an enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Great hotel near the airport. They offer shuttle service which is great. Huge and comfy room for a family. Perfect for a quick stay. 20 minute tram ride gets you downtown easily.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Saint-Gervais Temple
Even though there aren't top sights in Saint-Gervais Temple, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Victoria Hall. Jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
Plainpalais Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Plainpalais Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Geneva neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Patek Philippe Watch Museum
- Flea Market of Plainpalais
- CERN
- United Nations European Headquarters
- Palexpo
- Jet d'Eau Fountain
- City Center Shopping Area
- Rue du Rhône
- World Trade Organization Headquarters
- Mont Blanc Bridge
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral
- Flower Clock
- Place du Bourg-de-Four
- Reformation Wall Monument
- Ariana Ceramics and Glass Museum
Choose Your Plainpalais Hotel Style
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