Ile Verte Travel Guide
Grenoble
Popular places to visit
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
One of Grenoble’s most popular tourist attractions, this unique ride takes visitors high over the city to a dramatic hilltop overlooking the scenery below.
Paul Mistral Park
Jog around the running path and meander between the pond and the trees in this large park in Grenoble, where you’ll find a tower and a little train for kids.
Museum of Grenoble
See one of France’s most prestigious art museums, with an outstanding collection that holds works by Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and other masters.
Place Notre Dame
Go for a stroll or relax at an outdoor café in this busy square, home to several of Grenoble’s most important historic sites.
Jardin de Ville
An oasis of peaceful greenery in the center of the city, this public garden is the site of one of Grenoble’s biggest festivals every summer.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
Top hotels in Ile Verte
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
The Okko Club lounge is the feature that brings us to stay each visit. It's a large lounge with soft drinks, fruit and snacks always available. The Okko is in a great location, next to the Caserne de Bonne shopping centre and walkable to tram stops, old town and station. The rooms are modern but ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Residhotel Grenette
Central location, quiet location, clean room
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
PoMo Hotel & Restaurant
Super Nous adorons
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
RockyPop Grenoble Hotel
The pizza in the restaurant was amazing. You can rent a bike from reception for free. Staff was very helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Originals Résidence, Grenoble Université
Amazing service, spotless room excellent location
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Maison Barbillon Grenoble - Centre Gare
Good hotel with great staff. Breakfast was good and the room was reasonable, bit worn in places but perfectly ok. Hotel has a lift but then several stairs to negotiate so with skis and bags this was a bit of a pain. Area around the hotel is ok and close to the station, it’s down a side street and ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ile Verte
Secteur 2
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Place Notre Dame or Place Grenette while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Grenette and Place Notre Dame are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Grenoble City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop to get around town.
Quartier Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Quartier Exposition-Bajatière
While you're in Quartier Exposition-Bajatière, take in top sights like Paul Mistral Park or Alps Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Albert 1er de Belgique Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
Secteur 5
Check out the entertainment venues while you're in Secteur 5. Hop on the metro at Flandrin-Valmy Tram Stop and Malherbe Tram Stop to see top sights like Paul Mistral Park and Alps Stadium.
