Guidebook for Genève
Food Scene
Great Thai food and a charming terrasse for summer, mid-higher price range.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Na Village
57 Rue de Saint-JeanGreat Thai food and a charming terrasse for summer, mid-higher price range.
Known by the locals for traditional swiss "pain au chocolat".
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez Quartier
24 Rue VoltaireKnown by the locals for traditional swiss "pain au chocolat".
Peruvian restaurant for a romantic dinner, great fish and meat dishes.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pachacamac
11 Rue VoltairePeruvian restaurant for a romantic dinner, great fish and meat dishes.
Chandigarh Tandoori
67 Rue de LyonIndian food, also take away.
Sushi Shop
6 Bd Georges-FavonGreat outdoor terrace in a park close to the lake, it's good for coffee, lunch or in the evening nice tapas and drinks.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cottage Café
7 Rue Adhémar-FabriGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boréal Coffee Shop Stand (GE)
60 Rue du StandOne 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birdie Food & Coffee
40 Rue des BainsGreat and healthy brunch option, and best coffee in town.
One option for all year-round fondue and other swiss food.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel de Ville
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coop Supermarché Genève Voltaire
18 Rue VoltaireIn 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.
Coop Supermarché Genève Voltaire
18 Rue VoltaireCrossFit GVA
27BIS Rue de LyonDrinks & Nightlife
La Terrasse
31 Quai WilsonIn this area in general, there are quite a few nice places for drinks...
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bottle Brothers - Grand Bottle
12 Rue Henri-BlanvaletIn this area in general, there are quite a few nice places for drinks...
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42 Rue du RhôneEntertainment & Activities
Ciné transat
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancIt'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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salève
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carouge
Carouge is a nice part of Gva in itself, lots of cute little artisanal shops, cafes and restaurants.
Manor Genève
6 Rue de CornavinSightseeing
Place Bourg du Four
Place du Bourg-de-FourOld town of Geneva
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-Ador