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.
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.
Things to do
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy
Top hotels in Les Bastions
Hotel Suisse
This was a typical European hotel in the best way. Everything was clean and in order. There was a small nitpick, but not worth mentioning. The staff was excellent and the breakfast was much better than expected.
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
The room was well kept and comfortable for our stay of 9 nights! Very quiet, the shower was perfect and the size of the room was just right! Would recommend this to anyone who would like to be close the city center and have access by foot to public transportation. The breakfast was great, and would ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025
citizenM Geneva
Cool room. Check in was easy. GREAT location. Reminds me of a bigger room Moxy.
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Great hotel for business trips.
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Hotel Edelweiss
Hotel was nice. Staff were friendly. Only downside was the whole hotel smelt of cheese. I understand that the restaurant is attached to the hotel but something needs improving as its not nice to smell it in your room and hallways.
Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025
IntercityHotel Geneva
Very clean and modern. The staff was courteous, friendly, and prompt with fulfilling requests. The walk to the tram was just outside the hotel making it very easy to get downtown. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
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 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.
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.
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.
Plainpalais
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Victoria Hall 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 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.
Les Bastions
- Bastions Park
- Reformation Wall Monument
- CERN
- United Nations European Headquarters
- Palexpo
- Jet d'Eau Fountain
- Rue du Rhône
- Patek Philippe Watch Museum
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral
- Flower Clock
- Place du Bourg-de-Four
- International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
- Nyon Castle
- La Perle-du-Lac Park
- Geneva Conservatory of Music
