Guidebook for Genève
Drinks & Nightlife
la Ferblanterie
8 Rue de l'Ecole-de-MédecineGreat "buvette" for summer nights, right next to the Rhone. They sometimes have live music.
14 moradores locais recomendam
La Barje
Promenade des LavandièresGreat "buvette" for summer nights, right next to the Rhone. They sometimes have live music.
AMR
10 Rue des AlpesJazz music school that often holds concerts in the basement.
Bar Qu'importe
1 Rue AncienneExcellent wine bar and tapas restaurant.
A street full of student bars. All are quite nice.
53 moradores locais recomendam
Rue de l'Ecole-de-Médecine
Rue de l'Ecole-de-MédecineA street full of student bars. All are quite nice.
Chat Noir Club
13 Rue VautierFood Scene
Nice brasserie serving good burgers, but also pizzas, salads, etc. and delicious desserts at a decent price. It's open late and on sundays.
http://remor.ch/
46 moradores locais recomendam
Café Remor
3 Pl. du CirqueNice brasserie serving good burgers, but also pizzas, salads, etc. and delicious desserts at a decent price. It's open late and on sundays.
http://remor.ch/
This local institution is a great place to enjoy (rather cheap) food or drinks while literally sitting on the lake. It's also a popular place to go swimming in the summer. In the winter, it's famous for its sauna and for serving the best Fondue in Geneva. Highly recommended.
http://www.bains-des-paquis.ch/
365 moradores locais recomendam
Banhos des Pâquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancThis local institution is a great place to enjoy (rather cheap) food or drinks while literally sitting on the lake. It's also a popular place to go swimming in the summer. In the winter, it's famous for its sauna and for serving the best Fondue in Geneva. Highly recommended.
http://www.bains-des-paquis.ch/
Ô Calme
36 Rue AncienneAmazing brunch in cosy setting.
http://ocalme.1reve1site.com/
On thursday nights, le marché des grottes is the best place to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese platter. It closes around 8 pm.
Place des Grottes 1
1 Place des GrottesOn thursday nights, le marché des grottes is the best place to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese platter. It closes around 8 pm.
Nice restaurant in the old town. Open late and on sundays.
http://www.demilune.ch/
24 moradores locais recomendam
Demi Lune
3 Rue Etienne-Dumont Nice restaurant in the old town. Open late and on sundays.
http://www.demilune.ch/
Right downstairs. A little pricey at night, but really tasty. They also regularly organize concerts.
http://www.cafegallay.com
Gallay
42 Bd de Saint-Georges Right downstairs. A little pricey at night, but really tasty. They also regularly organize concerts.
http://www.cafegallay.com
Trulli
81 Bd Carl-VogtGood neighborhood pizzeria. Also takeaway.
Delicious food in beautiful garden but quite pricey.
http://www.cottagecafe.ch/
27 moradores locais recomendam
Cottage Café
7 Rue Adhémar-FabriDelicious food in beautiful garden but quite pricey.
http://www.cottagecafe.ch/
La Muse Gueule
2 Rue de la MuseGreat and original burgers.
http://lamusegueule.ch/
Da Tavolone is a hidden gem. You would never notice it while walking by, but this tiny italian deli serves amazing pasta, panini and cheese and charcuterie platters. It also has a nice selection of italian wines. It closes quite early in the evening and is closed on sundays. http://www.tavolone.ch/
Rue des Bains 41
41 Rue des BainsDa Tavolone is a hidden gem. You would never notice it while walking by, but this tiny italian deli serves amazing pasta, panini and cheese and charcuterie platters. It also has a nice selection of italian wines. It closes quite early in the evening and is closed on sundays. http://www.tavolone.ch/
Arts & Culture
Museu Internacional da Cruz Vermelha e do Crescente Vermelho
17 Av. de la PaixMuseu Patek Philippe
7 Rue des Vieux-GrenadiersParks & Nature
Pérola do Lago
120B Rue de LausannePraia de Genebra
5 Quai de Cologny Great park/beach/swimming-pool. Entry costs 7CHF
Amazing view of the "Jonction" between Rhone and Arve rivers.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Viaduc de la Jonction
29 Chem. William-LescazeAmazing view of the "Jonction" between Rhone and Arve rivers.
Sightseeing
Palace of Nations
Catedrão de São Pedro de Genebra
Cour de Saint-PierreParque dos Bastiões
1 Prom. des BastionsMur des réformateurs
The "Old Carouge" is a lovely area with small colourful houses and lots of small shops, cafés and restaurants.
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Carouge
The "Old Carouge" is a lovely area with small colourful houses and lots of small shops, cafés and restaurants.
Essentials
Coop Supermarché Genève Jonction
22 Bd Carl-VogtMigros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinShopping
Casa Mozzarella
1 Rue DizerensHomemade mozzarella
Martel Chocolaterie Patisserie
Famous swiss chocolaterie
terrible children
24 Rue Prévost-MartinLes 3 Pinces
19 Bd du Pont-d'Arve