Information for: Geneva
Welcome to Geneva! Situated along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Geneva sparkles as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Home to the European HQ of the United Nations, Geneva has a long history of diversity and tolerance dating back to the Protestant Reformation. Today, the city of Geneva is a cultural centre second to none, featuring world-class entertainment, top-rated restaurants and unlimited opportunities for recreation.
Hotels located in: Geneva
Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone
The Luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone is located on the right bank of the River Rhone just minutes from the financial institutions, shops and galleries. Here you can enjoy the Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service which is second to none. ‘Rasoi’ serves Indian cuisine prepared by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bahtia and all the leisure facilities [...]
1 Quai Turrettini GenevaTel No: +41 22 909 0001
Hotel President Wilson – Geneva
Hotel President Wilson offers almost effortless excellence, style and sophistication. Every room is elegantly-decorated and comes with state-of-the-art technology. And when you’re looking to relax let the expert spa staff attend to all your needs. And the in-house dining? Three excellent restaurants offering gastronomic world cuisine.
Quai Wilson 47 GenevaTel No: +41 22 906 6666
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
Located on Geneva’s best lakeside location overlooking the majestic Alps the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva offers the world-renowned luxury that you’d expect. The Financial district and the shopping are just steps away and inside the hotel you will absolutely love Il Lago restaurant and the massive range of spa services/treatments (many of which [...]
Quai des Bergues 33Geneva
Tel No: +41 22 908 70 00
Hotel D’Angleterre
This 45 bedroom Hotel d’Angleterre welcomes guests from around the world, and is recognised as one of Europe’s finest five star hotels. With impeccable staff and service levels, the hotel proudly lives by its motto where “No request is too large, no detail too small”. 39 rooms and six suites offer a superb range of styles and [...]
17 Quai du Mont BlancGeneva
Tel No: +41 22 906 5555
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Geneva
Café Marius
Once a butcher’s shop Cafe Marius is now the coolest little wine bar in the city. Arty intellectuals sip wines and snack on tasty tapas here. And In summer the small front terrace is alive with the party crowds. Just ask the friendly waiters for help if you are at all confused with the wine [...]
9 Place des AugustinsGeneva
Tel No: +41 22 320 62 39
La Clemence
La Clemence is a tiny bar in Old Town Geneva but with one of the biggest terraces in the city. As a result it draws draws a huge crowd in summer – both day and night. The main bar is hidden under a green awning but makes an excellent hangout in winter. Pull up a [...]
20 Place du Bourg-de-FourGeneva
Tel No: +41 22 310 1096
Senso
Senso is a cool elegant hangout for the chic set. Popular for its modern Italian menu and witha wine list that’s one of the best in town there’s an upmarket and chilled air about this place. If you don’t mind paying a little more make a point of coming here and relax and enjoy sipping [...]
rue du Rhône 56bis 1,Genève,
Tel No: +41 22 310 39 90 ‎
Alhambar
Alhambar is an arty cocktail bar situated above the Alhambra Theatre. As well as being perfect for pre or post-theatre drinks it’s open late on weekends and packed with trendy locals. They have some great European beers on tap but get the staff to mix you one of their lovely cocktails instead!
Rue de la Rôtisserie 10;Geneva
Tel No: +41 022 318 31 10
Restaurants Located in: Geneva
Mandarin
Nouvelle Chinese cuisine is served in Mandarin one of the city’s oldest Asian restaurants. Mandarin’s chef is renowned as the ‘King of Peking Duck’ and the menu features specialities from the Northern and Southern regions of China. Business casual attire is requested as is the case in most of the city’s best restaurants.
Quai Turrettini 1 GenevaTel No: +41 22 732 2742
La Favola
La Favola restaurant specializes in upscale Italian cuisine and is considered by some to be the best dining choice in the city. The restaurant is family-owned and the food is as authentic as it gets. A quaint and unique dining option La Favola also has elegance and charm – a lovely place to dine.
15 rue Jean-Calvin GenevaTel No: +41 22 311 7437
Jardin de Thai
Jardin de Thai serves traditional regional food from Thailand. Entrees range from soups and salads to poultry and seafood and the house specialties include steamed raviolis with shrimp and curry. Business casual attire is requested here in what is one of the smartest Asian cuisine restaurants in the country.
2 Rue Charles-Cusin GenevaTel No: +41 22 738 0471
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Geneva
Day Trip to Lausanne
This youthful and energetic town is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva and is the perfect place to escape Geneva City for the day. After an beautiful 40 minute train journey out of Geneva you will arrive at Lausanne. There is plenty to do here but the first thing we would recommend is [...]
LausanneLake Geneva
Tel No: n/a
Country Club Geneva
Country Club Geneva offers a mixture of Golf, Squash, Tennis and Fitness. And with ten courts in two halls and three outdoor courts it’s quite clear that tennis is the sport king here (perhaps Roger Federer has something to do with this!). In total there are 70,000 m2 dedicated to sports wellness and food here [...]
47 route de Collex BellevueGeneva
Tel No: +41 22 774 0474
Entertainment located in: Geneva
Collections Baur
From celadon porcelains to samurai swords this museum really shows off the beauty of Chinese and Japanese culture. Open to the public the privately owned Collections Baur displays Asian artefacts and relics dating from the 10th to the 20th centuries. On exhibit are jade and ivory pieces as well as ceramics and medieval stoneware. Easily [...]
8 rue Munier-RomillyGeneva
Tel No: +41 22 704 32 82
Petit Palais
The Petit Palais provides extraordinary examples of modernism with its French art pieces ranging from 1870 to 1930 and multi-dimensional artwork by Gauguin. Set over its two-floor galleries the museum is housed in an elegant town house mansion and is revered for its involvement with the impressionistic movement. On display are contemporary Renaissance paintings by [...]
2 terrasse St-VictorGeneva
Tel No: +41 22 346 14 33
St Pierre Cathedral
This striking cathedral is of historical important to the city and was where the reformed church was established during the 16th century by John Calvin. It still has hints of its original gothic facade and architecture but the style is now clearly neo-classical. Inside you will be able to see the colourful stained glass windows [...]
6 cour Saint-PierreGeneva
Tel No: +41 22-311-75-75
Jet d’Eau
Easily one of Geneva’s most famous landmarks this amazing water fountain pumps water up to 140 metres in the air. Located on lake Geneva it was originally used as a safety valve for a hydro power generator but now is a popular tourist attraction. It is one of the largest water fountains in the world [...]
Off quai Gustave-Ador,Eaux-Vives,
Geneva
English Garden
This serene park helps make Geneva one of the greenest city’s in Europe and is located on the south bank of the famous Lake Geneva. As you take a relaxing walk through the park be sure to look out for the stunning large bronze fountain which is the work of a famous Parisian sculpture in [...]
Jardin AnglaisQuai du General Guisan
GenevaTel No: n/a
Grande Theatre de Geneva
This architecturally beautiful theatre has all the old school 19th century grandeur and opulence you come to expect for a great European opera house, and with its capacity for 1500 theatre goers, this is the perfect place to experience international opera, ballet and theatre performances at very affordable prices.
Place Neuve 5,Genève
Tel No: +41 22 418 31 30