Cornavin 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Carouge In-App Audio Tour: Charming Little Neighbour of Geneva
Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif
Top hotels in Cornavin
Warwick Geneva
Great location and excellent service with friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Bernina Geneva
Hotel Bernina is a nice venue with a clean room and nice view of street. Staff were welcoming on check-in, ensuring we had access to the Geneva City Pass. The hotel is well positioned for travel from bus or train and offes great walkability to attractions nearby.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Cristal
Design
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Torhôtel Genève
Location was perfect, breakfastblovely, and staff superb. Would love to stay here again. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Room was great and staff super!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Suisse
Friendly professional staff. Clean room. Good breakfast. Great location near the train station with a short walk to the waterfront. Only negatives: no hooks to hang things in the bathroom and no bedside tables.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cornavin
Pâquis-Temple
When in Pâquis-Temple, you can plan a visit to Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pâquis Navigation
Though Pâquis Navigation may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paquis Baths and Mont Blanc Bridge.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Downtown Geneva
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Shopping Area Geneve and Flower Clock, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Geneva City Centre
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Geneva City Centre. Check out top attractions like Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.
