Cointrin Travel Guide
Geneva
Popular places to visit
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.
Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it.
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.
Geneva Arena
Geneva Arena is just one of the places to see in Le Grand-Saconnex, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Top hotels in Cointrin
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Convenient
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Nash Airport Hotel
Not good
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Geneva by IHG
Bathrooms very small and can be cleaner
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Nash Pratik Hotel
Didn’t have time for breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
ibis Geneve Aeroport
In room amenities were lacking. 3rd child bed was basically on the floor and squashed into the side of the main bed so couldn't access either bed very easily. Room far too hot and decreasing the temperature didn't seem to have an affect. Opening the window meant that we could hear the overhead plane ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Geneva Marriott Hotel
Great hotel, room size perfect and ideal for airport with shuttle as well as tram stop nearby
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cointrin
Petit-Saconnex / Servette
The lake views and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Petit-Saconnex / Servette. Check out Centre International de Conferences Geneve while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vieusseux Tram Stop or Servette Tram Stop to get around town.
Petit-Saconnex
Restaurants, shopping and lake views highlight some notable features of Petit-Saconnex. Make a stop by Centre International de Conferences Geneve or Broken Chair Sculpture while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Servette Tram Stop or Vieusseux Tram Stop to get around town.
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes is highly notable for its panoramic lake views, and you might want to visit top sights like Rousseau Island and Notre Dame Basilica. See more of Geneva by jumping on the metro at Lyon Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Cornavin
While you're in Cornavin, take in top sights like St. James Way and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Pâquis-Temple
When in Pâquis-Temple, you can plan a visit to Rousseau Island and Mont Blanc Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
