Guidebook for Genève
Food Scene
They have a very good seafood platter that should be ordered and it is a lovely open air space at the city square to sit and listen to music, see the people pass by and enjoy a drink on a sunny day or stay indoors and enjoy good food on a rainy day as well.
17 locals recommend
Café du Centre
5 Pl. du Molard They have a very good seafood platter that should be ordered and it is a lovely open air space at the city square to sit and listen to music, see the people pass by and enjoy a drink on a sunny day or stay indoors and enjoy good food on a rainy day as well.
Boréal Coffee Shop Stand (GE)
60 Rue du StandThey have good coffee :)
One of the few good street markets that bring farm-to-table produce from all over Switzerland and Europe. Lovely and friendly farmers, fresh produce and food to discover!
18 locals recommend
Rive station
One of the few good street markets that bring farm-to-table produce from all over Switzerland and Europe. Lovely and friendly farmers, fresh produce and food to discover!
This is a lovely secretive Italian restaurant that we discovered nestled in the old town. Lovely and tasty dishes and amazing food and great hosting.
6 locals recommend
La Favola
15 Rue Jean-CalvinThis is a lovely secretive Italian restaurant that we discovered nestled in the old town. Lovely and tasty dishes and amazing food and great hosting.
Shopping
They have great books if you want to take a break for a bit of reading, a bit like Barnes and Nobles where you can also have really good coffee at La Sameuse, their coffee bar. They also have a section Natural Decouverte that has many well-sourced and bio products.
Payot Genève Rive Gauche
7 Rue de la ConfédérationThey have great books if you want to take a break for a bit of reading, a bit like Barnes and Nobles where you can also have really good coffee at La Sameuse, their coffee bar. They also have a section Natural Decouverte that has many well-sourced and bio products.
This area has many shopping opportunities for not only the ladies but also the gents and kids. You can visit Globus, Zara, H&M, Massimo Dutti, Cartier, Tifannys and many more in this area. Also many restaurants to eat too if you want to take a break.
36 locals recommend
Place du Molard
Place du MolardThis area has many shopping opportunities for not only the ladies but also the gents and kids. You can visit Globus, Zara, H&M, Massimo Dutti, Cartier, Tifannys and many more in this area. Also many restaurants to eat too if you want to take a break.
Sightseeing
You could walk all the way up to the Jet and on a warm sunny day cool off by being sprayed or jumping into the lake. Or else watch the beautiful rainbows glide in and out of the jet while sipping on a drink or beer right opposite :)
395 locals recommend
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-AdorYou could walk all the way up to the Jet and on a warm sunny day cool off by being sprayed or jumping into the lake. Or else watch the beautiful rainbows glide in and out of the jet while sipping on a drink or beer right opposite :)
St Peter's Cathedral is what you see from the living room of the apartment. Would advise that you climb to the top of the tower and admire the beautiful 360 degree view of Geneva and the surroundings. You should also see the Catacombs that are under the Cathedral (most people miss this part) and on the side of the Cathedral (access from inside) is a beautiful room which you must see (if not under renovation).
260 locals recommend
St Pierre Cathedral
Cour de Saint-PierreSt Peter's Cathedral is what you see from the living room of the apartment. Would advise that you climb to the top of the tower and admire the beautiful 360 degree view of Geneva and the surroundings. You should also see the Catacombs that are under the Cathedral (most people miss this part) and on the side of the Cathedral (access from inside) is a beautiful room which you must see (if not under renovation).
This flower clock is a must see. Switzerland is known for its' clock-making and watch-making, but the flower clock is taking it to the next level, surrounded by over 250 flowers and plants.
88 locals recommend
Flower Clock
28 Quai du Général-GuisanThis flower clock is a must see. Switzerland is known for its' clock-making and watch-making, but the flower clock is taking it to the next level, surrounded by over 250 flowers and plants.
Parks & Nature
Beautifully situated right next to the lake, the Jardin Anglais has beautiful spaces to have a picnic with family or even a romantic one. During summer, there is live music playing and if you are musically inclined you too could play on a Piano Libre (free piano) that are placed around the area.
97 locals recommend
Le Jardin Anglais
34 Quai du Général-GuisanBeautifully situated right next to the lake, the Jardin Anglais has beautiful spaces to have a picnic with family or even a romantic one. During summer, there is live music playing and if you are musically inclined you too could play on a Piano Libre (free piano) that are placed around the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the few rooftop bars in Geneva, lovely view of the lake and good cocktails (don't order food though).
88 locals recommend
rooftop°42
42 Rue du RhôneOne of the few rooftop bars in Geneva, lovely view of the lake and good cocktails (don't order food though).
You will love the decor of this unique bar cum nightclub. Its a shop by day and a bar by night! You may want to take something home if you go there! Good drinks.
7 locals recommend
Timothy Oulton
You will love the decor of this unique bar cum nightclub. Its a shop by day and a bar by night! You may want to take something home if you go there! Good drinks.
One of the few happening night clubs in Geneva. Good for a night of dancing and revelling.
57 locals recommend
The Baroque Club
12 Pl. de la FusterieOne of the few happening night clubs in Geneva. Good for a night of dancing and revelling.
You will find the few locals around and the expats here having a drink and enjoying the music. On Thursday's it is Salsa night, so if you are up for it, go join the dancing!
50 locals recommend
Brasserie des Halles de l'île
1 Pl. de l'Ile You will find the few locals around and the expats here having a drink and enjoying the music. On Thursday's it is Salsa night, so if you are up for it, go join the dancing!
Its a bar and a music venue, you have many musicians playing during summer time in the gazebo and you can listen and dance to the music while having a drink and tapas :)
10 locals recommend
Potinière
Jardin AnglaisIts a bar and a music venue, you have many musicians playing during summer time in the gazebo and you can listen and dance to the music while having a drink and tapas :)
Also a restaurant and is amazing during summer to be on a boat right on the lake :) what more could you ask for... drinks, tapas and a view!
14 locals recommend
Bateau Genève
Also a restaurant and is amazing during summer to be on a boat right on the lake :) what more could you ask for... drinks, tapas and a view!
Getting Around
Embarcadère du Molard
5 Quai du Général-GuisanIf you feel like a boat ride, you can take one from here to the other side.
Métropole
Buses 2,6,7,8,9,10,25,61 all stop here.
Tram 12 and buses 2, 7, 10 also stop at Molard.
Essentials
Coop City Genève Fusterie
5 Rue du CommerceIt's a Coop, you can get almost everything here!