Geneva was highly rated for lakes by 1,290 guests from the United Kingdom!Geneva travel guide
Gateway to the Swiss Alps
Known for its international diplomacy, Geneva is the gateway city to the Swiss Alps and contains many international organisations that lend the lake-side city a cosmopolitan flair. It is filled with the best in cuisine, diverse languages and people, and top 5-star hotels.
It's easy to fly in to Geneva Airport, and like the rest of Switzerland, the public transport system is incredibly efficient. And the antique shops and steep, cobbled streets of the Old Town can be explored by foot or bicycle.
Many of the sights are monumental buildings such as the St Pierre Cathedral, but you can escape the chilly winters inside museums and galleries displaying everything from the Renaissance to the Contemporary.
Even if getting out into the wilderness of the Swiss Alps isn’t an option, there’s plenty of nature accessible within the city limits. Parc des Bastions offers tree-lined walks and a game of giant chess and Parc de la Grange is a green space situated on the Lake Geneva promenade. Jet d'Eau, a 140-metre high fountain in the centre of Lake Geneva is beautifully lit at night.
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What guests said about Geneva:
Georgi_thomas
United Kingdom
6.0
Nice place to spend a day with family.
Nice place to spend a day with family. Not very exciting as compared to other Swiss locations. Very good public transport facility is available, so you could go anywhere in the city with little bit of planning. It includes trams, bus and boats. City map provided by the tourisam information centre is not good enough. You better plan it yourself before travelling to Geneva.
Patrick
United Kingdom
10
Easy city to explore with good transport links provided...
Easy city to explore with good transport links provided free from the hotel. The lake and the mountains provide an excellent backdrop. There is a wide variety of reaturants and shops and superb museums. The friendly and relaxed attitudes make the city special. The Carouge district is well worth a visit with its boutiques and restaurants. The botanical Gardens close to the lake also offer a great place to visit on a sunny afternoon. Don't miss the food hall at Manor.
Mariela
Spain
6.0
La ciudad es hermosa.
La ciudad es hermosa. Lo mejor es el ticket de transporte gratuito que te dan si te hospedas en un hotel, el mismo te da acceso a buses, trenes, tranvías y botes. Lo difícil en Ginebra es el precio muy elevado de la comida.
David
United Kingdom
8.0
Nice place but expensive.
Nice place but expensive. Worth a visit but only for a short time - unless you have plenty of money! Or don't drink alcohol!!
Visit Montreaux on the train to see the beautiful lake and visit the Queen museum 👍
SUNIL
India
8.0
Small city, well connected with network of trams & buses.
Small city, well connected with network of trams & buses. Airport is very close. It takes 7 minutes to airport from main train station.But, buses were crowded. Bus Number 5 to Palexpo was too crowded in morning on 16'th September. I left one bus, other one came after 17 minutes. Too crowded, the driver didn't even halt at Nations bus stop. In the end, walked to Palexpo. As my friend & myself were walking near the lake, a pick-pocket tried to snatch my friends purse in front pocket. Thus, unsafe. We went to the monument inside the lake Geneva. It was pitch dark there. No lights at all, except one at the monument & some lights coming out of the reassurance which closed by 8.
JANIS
USA
10
Beautiful cosmopolitan city.
Beautiful cosmopolitan city. Via trains and boats, it has easy access to other areas in Switzerland and France. But, as all of Switzerland, the restaurants are extremely expensive! I highly recommend either the boat to Yvoire or the less expensive train to Nyon and then the boat across the lake and back to the beautiful city of Yvoire, France.
“Microwave & Fridge in our food which was needed to store and heat food for our two young children. Nice quiet room at the rear of the hotel so very peaceful. Number 10 bus took you to the airport or into the city centre.”
“Nice small hotel, personal attention, friendly service. Very good restaurant, with (within Switzerland) reasonable prices. Short distance to Geneva/centre. Airport just 10-15 min away. Wifi very good. Fresh orange juice at breakfast !
Great stay !”
“Perfect location,near airport. Free public transport tickets, very handy. Excellent hotel staff.Very comfortable bad in the room. Super idea to show advertisement of the travels around Switzerland on TV in the room. For people who do not know Switzerland is very helpful. We would like to go back again.”
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