Plainpalais
Geneva
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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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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.
Things to do
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Geneva
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Guided Tour of Geneva: Capital of Peace ( Outside )
Top hotels in Plainpalais
Home Swiss Hotel
Great location that was very walkable. The staff were all very nice
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
The room was very clean but a little too warm and the cooling didn’t seem to operate. We also had a cleaner walk in without knocking which gave everyone a bit of a shock as it was early morning and we were just getting up.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hotel Suisse
Perfect location to the train
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Clean room excellent shuttle to the airport in 5 minutes
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
Efficient check-in and convenient location for flying in or out. Airport shuttle driver was very accommodating.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
citizenM Geneva
Staff is great. Bed is comfortable. Good location. However, it’s difficult to be in a room with more than one person. Lights do not turn on unless ALL of the lights turn on, this includes vanity area and bathroom. There are not night stands for either side of bed. You cannot get in or out of the ...
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
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 the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
Geneva Old Town
Historic sites, lake views, and shopping are just a few things travelers 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 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
If you're spending some time in Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island are top sights worth seeing.
