Guidebook for Genève

Emily
Guidebook for Genève

Food Scene

We LOVE Luigia for authentic Italian pizza at an affordable price. It's a 10-15 minute walk from our apartment, but we enjoy the walk -especially after eating a whole pizza & a special NUTELLA dessert
108 locals recommend
Luigia
24a Rue Adrien-Lachenal
108 locals recommend
We LOVE Luigia for authentic Italian pizza at an affordable price. It's a 10-15 minute walk from our apartment, but we enjoy the walk -especially after eating a whole pizza & a special NUTELLA dessert
For yummy Swiss food, this is a prime spot which is right next door. They are known for their beef tartare, fabulous salads, meats, terrines & foie gras if you are interested in trying something new!
7 locals recommend
Bistrot La Fabrique
2 Rue Micheli-du-Crest
7 locals recommend
For yummy Swiss food, this is a prime spot which is right next door. They are known for their beef tartare, fabulous salads, meats, terrines & foie gras if you are interested in trying something new!
Great spot for home-brewed beers (Big Towers!), Swiss-German specialties and a great atmosphere. Very central - directly across from the main train station.
29 locals recommend
Les Brasseurs
20 Pl. de Cornavin
29 locals recommend
Great spot for home-brewed beers (Big Towers!), Swiss-German specialties and a great atmosphere. Very central - directly across from the main train station.
Amazing burgers and fries - very inexpensive (for Geneva prices) and quality food and drinks. A perfect quick-fix meal which also happens to be quite delicious!
22 locals recommend
Holy Cow
14 Rue de Carouge
22 locals recommend
Amazing burgers and fries - very inexpensive (for Geneva prices) and quality food and drinks. A perfect quick-fix meal which also happens to be quite delicious!

Everything Else

The absolute BEST spot for fondue and local Swiss wine. It's inexpensive and perfect for a big group & a casual Friday night out. On weekends, there is a DJ pumping tunes to the crowd - indoor/outdoor
365 locals recommend
Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-Blanc
365 locals recommend
The absolute BEST spot for fondue and local Swiss wine. It's inexpensive and perfect for a big group & a casual Friday night out. On weekends, there is a DJ pumping tunes to the crowd - indoor/outdoor
An EXCELLENT tour, weekdays until 4:00pm. A great way to spend a morning or afternoon in Geneva!
165 locals recommend
United Nations Office at Geneva
Palais des Nations
165 locals recommend
An EXCELLENT tour, weekdays until 4:00pm. A great way to spend a morning or afternoon in Geneva!

Drinks & Nightlife

A great spot for an evening beer or glass of vino. A short 4-5 minute walk, it's a casual atmosphere with unique features and folky music. They have live bands on occasion.
27 locals recommend
Café Jules Verne
20 Rue Jean-Violette
27 locals recommend
A great spot for an evening beer or glass of vino. A short 4-5 minute walk, it's a casual atmosphere with unique features and folky music. They have live bands on occasion.

Sightseeing

The BEST hike with a view over Geneva & homemade local beers. A 2 hour hike to the top and cable car down is an excellent way to begin the day. Simply take bus 8 to the end of the line & begin hiking
47 locals recommend
Salève
47 locals recommend
The BEST hike with a view over Geneva & homemade local beers. A 2 hour hike to the top and cable car down is an excellent way to begin the day. Simply take bus 8 to the end of the line & begin hiking

Essentials

A grocery store just down the hill on the lower level of Coop city. They have just about everything you could need! And only 5 mins away!
35 locals recommend
Coop Supermarché City Genève Plainpalais Food
12 Rue de Carouge
35 locals recommend
A grocery store just down the hill on the lower level of Coop city. They have just about everything you could need! And only 5 mins away!
120 locals recommend
Migros
17-19 Rue des Eaux-Vives
120 locals recommend