Guidebook for Genève

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Guidebook for Genève

Food Scene

Great Thai food and a charming terrasse for summer, mid-higher price range.
23 locals recommend
Na Village
57 Rue de Saint-Jean
23 locals recommend
Great Thai food and a charming terrasse for summer, mid-higher price range.
Known by the locals for traditional swiss "pain au chocolat".
23 locals recommend
Chez Quartier
24 Rue Voltaire
23 locals recommend
Known by the locals for traditional swiss "pain au chocolat".
Peruvian restaurant for a romantic dinner, great fish and meat dishes.
8 locals recommend
Pachacamac
11 Rue Voltaire
8 locals recommend
Peruvian restaurant for a romantic dinner, great fish and meat dishes.
Indian food, also take away.
Chandigarh Tandoori
67 Rue de Lyon
Indian food, also take away.
12 locals recommend
Sushi Shop
6 Bd Georges-Favon
12 locals recommend
Great outdoor terrace in a park close to the lake, it's good for coffee, lunch or in the evening nice tapas and drinks.
27 locals recommend
Cottage Café
7 Rue Adhémar-Fabri
27 locals recommend
Great outdoor terrace in a park close to the lake, it's good for coffee, lunch or in the evening nice tapas and drinks.
One of the best coffees and only local chain in town (there are 4 boreal coffee shops in total)
27 locals recommend
Boréal Coffee Shop Stand (GE)
60 Rue du Stand
27 locals recommend
One of the best coffees and only local chain in town (there are 4 boreal coffee shops in total)
Great and healthy brunch option, and best coffee in town.
20 locals recommend
Birdie Food & Coffee
40 Rue des Bains
20 locals recommend
Great and healthy brunch option, and best coffee in town.
One option for all year-round fondue and other swiss food.
10 locals recommend
Hotel de Ville
10 locals recommend
One option for all year-round fondue and other swiss food.

Essentials

In Geneva even the stores close relatively early, at 19h with Thursdays being the only exception when shops are open until 21h. However there are two small grocery stores (Coop & Migros) at the train station open until 23h.
20 locals recommend
Coop Supermarché Genève Voltaire
18 Rue Voltaire
20 locals recommend
In Geneva even the stores close relatively early, at 19h with Thursdays being the only exception when shops are open until 21h. However there are two small grocery stores (Coop & Migros) at the train station open until 23h.
20 locals recommend
Coop Supermarché Genève Voltaire
18 Rue Voltaire
20 locals recommend
CrossFit GVA
27BIS Rue de Lyon

Drinks & Nightlife

20 locals recommend
La Terrasse
31 Quai Wilson
20 locals recommend
In this area in general, there are quite a few nice places for drinks...
102 locals recommend
Bottle Brothers - Grand Bottle
12 Rue Henri-Blanvalet
102 locals recommend
In this area in general, there are quite a few nice places for drinks...
88 locals recommend
rooftop°42
42 Rue du Rhône
88 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

This is a FREE open air cinema in Geneva in July. https://www.cinetransat.ch
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This is a FREE open air cinema in Geneva in July. https://www.cinetransat.ch
It's a beach and restaurant at the same time, there are saunas as well. Summer nice, affordable lunches and during winter there is fondue on the lake. If you are in Gva in August, check-out Aubes musicales, free early morning concerts. :) https://www.bains-des-paquis.ch/fr/news/aubes/
365 locals recommend
Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-Blanc
365 locals recommend
It's a beach and restaurant at the same time, there are saunas as well. Summer nice, affordable lunches and during winter there is fondue on the lake. If you are in Gva in August, check-out Aubes musicales, free early morning concerts. :) https://www.bains-des-paquis.ch/fr/news/aubes/

Parks & Nature

There is a lift that takes you up on Saleve or you can hike-up (it's not too difficult and takes 1,5h-2h) - there are few restaurants there, personally we recommend Observatoire, or bring your own picnic and enjoy the amazing view over Geneva. Easily accessible with bus number 8.
47 locals recommend
Salève
47 locals recommend
There is a lift that takes you up on Saleve or you can hike-up (it's not too difficult and takes 1,5h-2h) - there are few restaurants there, personally we recommend Observatoire, or bring your own picnic and enjoy the amazing view over Geneva. Easily accessible with bus number 8.

Shopping

Carouge is a nice part of Gva in itself, lots of cute little artisanal shops, cafes and restaurants.
81 locals recommend
Carouge
81 locals recommend
Carouge is a nice part of Gva in itself, lots of cute little artisanal shops, cafes and restaurants.
140 locals recommend
Manor Genève
6 Rue de Cornavin
140 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Old town of Geneva
69 locals recommend
Bourg du Four Square
Place du Bourg-de-Four
69 locals recommend
Old town of Geneva
395 locals recommend
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-Ador
395 locals recommend