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 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: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Full-Day Guided Tour : Geneva City & Annecy
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Top hotels in Plainpalais
Home Swiss Hotel
Very nice room with a large bathroom. The shower and the bed were great. This building is not “allowed” central A/C by Swiss authorities so it was quite hot.
Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025
citizenM Geneva
Everything was wonderful! Conveniently located for multiple events in Geneva, staff was very helpful and informative, and the room was great. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Hotel Suisse
The room was clean and safe. I had an issue with the comforter and the staff handled it immediately. I had a great stay, highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30 Oct, 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
The location was everything! Every staff member I met was kind and helpful- an absolutely adorable hotel that I would recommend to anyone!
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Hotel Edelweiss
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2025
Hotel N'vY
exceeded expectations
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais
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.
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.
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
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Rousseau Island and Cité du Temps.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
