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Geneva

Switzerland
Lake views, diplomacy and Alpine day trips
From UK
1h 40min
Airport β†’ City
5 km / 15 min
Day Budget
GBP 100-160
1h 40min
Flight Time
From London
5 km
Airport Distance
~15 min to centre
CHF
Currency
Swiss Franc
24 C
Summer
Warm lake days
GBP 100-160
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
Jun-Sep
Best Time
Lake swimming and terraces
Type C/J
Power Plugs
230V Β· UK adapter needed

What to see & do

Jet d'Eau
Iconic lake fountain
Old Town
Cobbled lanes and St Pierre
Lake Geneva
Promenades and swimming
CERN Visitor Centre
Science and particle physics
United Nations
Guided tours of Palais des Nations

From airport to city

GVA
Geneva Airport
Gateway to the city
Geneva Airport is minutes from the city with free public transport ticket on arrival.
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Train
Direct to Cornavin station
7 min
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Bus
Lines 5, 10 or 23 to centre
15 min
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Taxi
Approx. CHF 35-45 to centre
15 min

Where to eat

Le Chat-Botte
Fine Dining
Michelin

Refined French-Swiss cuisine at the Beau-Rivage hotel.

Cafe du Soleil
Swiss
Fondue

Cosy Old Town spot for classic cheese fondue.

Buvette des Bains
Lakefront
Casual

Simple lakeside plates and drinks at the public baths.

Les Armures
Swiss
Historic

Traditional Swiss cooking in a 17th-century Old Town building.

Manora
Cafeteria
Views

Self-service with panoramic views from Manor department store.

Chez ma Cousine
Rotisserie
Budget

Simple roast chicken and salad in the Old Town.

Experiences

Jet d'Eau
Landmark
Free
30 min

Walk the lakeside promenade to Geneva's famous water jet.

Old Town Walk
Neighbourhood
Free
2 hrs

Explore St Pierre Cathedral, cafes and hidden courtyards.

Lake Geneva Promenade
Walk
Free
1-2 hrs

Stroll or cycle along the lake with Mont Blanc views.

CERN Visitor Centre
Science
Free
2 hrs

Interactive exhibits on particle physics and the Large Hadron Collider.

UN Tour
Historic
GBP 14
1.5 hrs

Guided visit of the Palais des Nations, home of the United Nations.

Mont Salève Cable Car
Viewpoint
GBP 16
Half day

Cable car to the summit for sweeping views over Geneva and the Alps.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 500+/night
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues

Grand lakeside hotel with elegant rooms and fine dining.

Lakefront
Spa
Historic
Mid-Range GBP 150-230/night
Hotel N'vY

Stylish hotel near the lake with a creative, contemporary feel.

Design
Central
Bar
Budget GBP 80-120/night
Hotel Central

Basic but well-located rooms near Cornavin station.

Central
Simple
Good value

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