Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Geneva
Visit Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Popular places to visit
United Nations European Headquarters
Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.
Jet d'Eau Fountain
Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.
City Center Shopping Area
During your visit to Geneva, you can search for that perfect souvenir at City Center Shopping Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Rue du Rhône
During your visit to Geneva, you can do some window-shopping at Rue du Rhône. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it.
Geneva Arena
Geneva Arena is just one of the places to see in Le Grand-Saconnex, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
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Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
Geneva Old Town In-App Audio Tour: Europe's Most Elegant City
Top hotels in Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Nash Suites Airport Hotel
Everything was great! Rooms were spacious and staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Nothing
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Suisse
Excellent property, immaculately clean rooms, very helpful staff, close to the railway station and walkable distance to lake Geneva and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Royal
This hotel is excellent in every way. It is beautiful, clean, everything is first class! A tram stop is right in front of hotel! I’m not used to riding trams, but the staff here at the hotel gave me complete directions and a map! I just successfully got to my destination and returned to the hotel! ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Good location. Excellent breakfast - great range of high quality fresh foods. Restaurant and bar area great. Lovely staff. Rooms a bit basic and not keen on the shower and toilet cubicles. Depends what you want from a city hotel. We were not in the room a lot so the other strong points made it a ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
citizenM Geneva
Very good property and convenient location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes
Saint-Gervais / des Grottes is highly notable for its panoramic lake views, and you might want to visit top sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Cité du Temps. See more of Geneva by jumping on the metro at Lyon Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop.
James-Fazy
While visiting James-Fazy, you might make a stop by sights like Notre Dame Basilica and Alpine Panorama Path.
Petit-Saconnex / Servette
The lake views and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Petit-Saconnex / Servette. Check out Centre International de Conferences Geneve while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vieusseux Tram Stop or Servette Tram Stop to get around town.
Petit-Saconnex
Restaurants, shopping and lake views highlight some notable features of Petit-Saconnex. Make a stop by Centre International de Conferences Geneve or La Perle-du-Lac Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Servette Tram Stop or Vieusseux Tram Stop to get around town.
Hollande
If you're spending time in Hollande, check out sights like Victoria Hall or Geneva Conservatory of Music and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
Plainpalais
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Plainpalais. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Flea Market of Plainpalais while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uni-Mail Tram Stop or Plainpalais Tram Stop to get around town.
