Guidebook for Geneva
Food Scene
The Hamburger Foundation - Paquis
37 Rue Philippe-PlantamourEasy-going place to go with friends or family.
L'esquisse
2 Rte du SignalOne of my favorite.
Chez Sami
11 StreetOne of my favorite lebanese restaurant.
Weird owner but the food is delicious and it's a typical italian restaurants where Geneva's locals are going to.
10 locals recommend
Dario's
4 Rue de MontchoisyWeird owner but the food is delicious and it's a typical italian restaurants where Geneva's locals are going to.
Arts & Culture
Love this place which is located at few minutes walking distance from the apartment.
97 locals recommend
Centre d'Art Contemporain Geneve
10 Rue des Vieux-GrenadiersLove this place which is located at few minutes walking distance from the apartment.
Getting Around
The closest tramway station is a 150 m from the flat where you can take tram number 15 to go the main station. To reach Geneva city center you can just walk from the place (5min walk) to Place Bel air.
6 locals recommend
Place du Cirque
Place du CirqueThe closest tramway station is a 150 m from the flat where you can take tram number 15 to go the main station. To reach Geneva city center you can just walk from the place (5min walk) to Place Bel air.
Shopping
Rather pricy kind of shops on that street. If you want more affordable and cool go to Paquis or also to Carouge.
48 locals recommend
Rue du Marché
Rue du MarchéRather pricy kind of shops on that street. If you want more affordable and cool go to Paquis or also to Carouge.
Parks & Nature
Very quiet and relaxing nice parc where you can go to the Hotel Parc des Eaux vives and order a pick nick basket.
77 locals recommend
Parc des Eaux-Vives
Very quiet and relaxing nice parc where you can go to the Hotel Parc des Eaux vives and order a pick nick basket.
Bout-du-Monde station
Cool one where artist perform in summer.
Salève
Super trail to hike and from up there you have an amazing view on Geneva.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Baroque Club
12 Pl. de la FusterieMost selective and famous in Geneva.
Tropical Corner
5 - 9 Quai de ColognyRather a beach club than a bar. Very cool in summer.
Motel Campo
13 Rte des JeunesVery Alternative club if you like electronic music.
Super outdoor terrace to have some rosé in summer. If you want to meet with (or just make fun of them) the local bourgeoisie it's there at lunch time in summer.
55 locals recommend
Café La Clémence
20 Pl. du Bourg-de-FourSuper outdoor terrace to have some rosé in summer. If you want to meet with (or just make fun of them) the local bourgeoisie it's there at lunch time in summer.
L'Apothicaire Cocktail-Club
16 Bd Georges-FavonSuper cocktails!!
Les Halles de l'Île
1 Place de l'IleVery Geneva bar!!
Essentials
There you can find pretty much everything in terms of groceries.
There is also a smaller ones also called "Coop" which is very close to the apartment (appr. 100 meters). here is the address: Boulevard de Saint-Georges 72, 1205 Genève, Suisse
35 locals recommend
Coop Supermarché City Genève Plainpalais Food
12 Rue de CarougeThere you can find pretty much everything in terms of groceries.
There is also a smaller ones also called "Coop" which is very close to the apartment (appr. 100 meters). here is the address: Boulevard de Saint-Georges 72, 1205 Genève, Suisse
The building has laundry machines however it is too complicated for me to let the guests use it as it works on schedules. Therefore if you need to wash your clothes please go to this self-service laundry located in front of the building.
A la Jonction
61 Bd de Saint-GeorgesThe building has laundry machines however it is too complicated for me to let the guests use it as it works on schedules. Therefore if you need to wash your clothes please go to this self-service laundry located in front of the building.