Canton de Genève Travel Forum

I'm going to be spending a month in Geneva and my company has arranged for me to stay at Suitehotel. Does anyone have any experiences of this hotel? How do I get from there to the International area where I'll be working? Any better (cheaper, more central) suggestions of where to stay?

Also, any tips of local things to do while I'm there would be most appreciated!

Hello!

I hope someone can help me. I arrive to Geneva at 16:30hrs on the 21 August and I need to go to Nice in France, but I cannot figure out the trains for the late evening. Can someone help me to sort out how can I get easily from Geneve to Nice or even Marseille by train, coach, plan or whatever?

Kind Regards!

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We are in our early 50s so dont want hostel accommodation (how we did it 25 years ago, no regrets) just a bit of comfort for older bones!
Can you please suggest cheap buy comfortable accom central, for just 1 maybe 2 nights in Geneva late July?
Thank you

Hi

We will be arriving in Geneva by train one Saturday in July, and will have around 4 hours to explore before heading to the airport.

Any suggestions for 'must-sees' that we could cram into our short visit, taking into account lunch as well?

Thank you
: )

Hi everyone,

I will be going to Geneva this Sunday, 29th June, and was wondering if anyone can recommend a hotel in the center of town, with reasonable price?

Also any cool place where I can watch the final of Euro 2008? don't mind loud and crowded place.....


Cheers

hi,

arriving into geneva tomoz but realised my memory card for my digital camera is missing. can someone tell me where is the best place to get a sony memory card 4gb and how much would it cost roughly? directions would be very helpful!

thanks in advance!

merv

We will arrive early in the a.m. at Geneva airport and want to clean up and take a shower before we continue on to Central Switzerland by train. Apparently there are pay showers at the airport and at the main train station. Any suggestions on which place is better?

I am travelling to Yverdon les Bains tomorrow night. Is the name of the train company to go there- SBB? Please write a link, so that I can check schedules and prices for tickets.

I am arriving from Lyon, and taking the TER train for 22 euros, taking about one hour and a half. Is that reasonable?
thanks

Hi everybody,

I think it's a good idea to meet VT members in Geneva.
But the problem is that I don't know where we could meet eachother.
Are there any nice places you may advice?

Everybody is invited.

See you there,
Highliner

Hi,

I read somewhere Unireso are given off at airport for free public transport? Has anyone used this before? I need to get from airport into Geneva to catch the train to Lyon so this card will come in very handy!

Mervie

Hey everyone. Whenever I go to a new city/country, I like to find a cool record store and buy something from a local artist (whether from that city specifically or just that country). I'm pretty open to anything, but if anyone knows of a place that would have punk/rock/hip hop, that would be cool. If not, any record store will do! Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you in advance :)

Hi,

Never been to Geneva before and will have a day there in July that is basically free (going on business). Was thinking of renting a bike to get around fast, see a lot. Any recommendations as to where to get the bike and what to see?

Thanks

Hello everyone,
I'm going to travel in Geneva in the end of this May for 3 days. However,in all hostel or hotel websites, there is no rooms available at that time T.T. Is it possible just come and find a hostel later when i came? or is it better to try and book one from now?

Another question, I heard another way to travel is living with local people, so you can learn more about tradition of that country. Is there any in Geneva as well?

I'm really looking forward for your help.
Thanks a lot and have a nice day!

Hi!

Can one take day trips to Cote d'azure from Geneva? If so, which places can one visit?

Looking forward to your responses...

thank you!

I will be spending a week in Geneva at the end of June. What is the best way to get to Chillon?

Any other day trips I should take?

Our flight is connecting in Geneva and we have 6 hours (i've already given us 2hours for ourselves to get back and checkin for our connecting flight)

1.) Can we take a train or a bus to go to the city, if so how long does it take to get there?

2.) Are there tour buses in the city to hop on and be able to see whatever we can?

3.) At the airport, are there places where we can deposit our luggages?

Please let me know.

Thanks!

Hi .
I´m visiting Geneve from 1º of May until 3º of May.
What´s the weather like ?
Would you recommend interesting places to visit in the city ?
Can I change the money at the airport or is a bad change ?
I read, you can eat in the restaurants of the next markets : Migros, Manora and Coop.Are there these markets in the city ? Are they cheap ?
Thank you and see you on Thursday!!

I am flying into Geneva Airport on July 5th...and need to get to a small town in the area of the French Alps called Bernin. Wondering the best travel options to reaching my destination from the Geneva Airport. [prefer not renting a car].

Thank you,

johnvincent

We will be arriving early a.m. on a Monday this September and would like to take a 1 to 2 hour walking tour of Geneva before we depart by train. Any suggestions?

hi..
im a journalist in istanbul, turkey.
i will be in geneve at april 5 to 9 for visit CERN.
i need a hotel or hostel which is like as a typical swiss house.
i dont need any luxury hotels.
i think i find some like this: http://www.portedegeneve.com/
if you know more pls tell me..
thanks for all again..
best wishes from istanbul
m.cem
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On a Tuesday morning, we will be arriving at Gare des Eaux-Vives by train with an arrival time of 07:58. We need to catch a plane from GVA airport with a departure time of 11:35. I understand that there are frequent trains from Gare de Cornavin taking 6 minutes to get to the airport (correct me if I'm wrong on this).

Considering it will be rush-hour, how do we get from Gare des Eaux-Vives to Gare de Cornavin? We don't mind paying for a taxi if that is the best way. Will we have enough time to catch the flight with comfort?

I was wondering how strict are the passport controls into Switerland. A few months ago there was a posting that said when one flies to Geneva and leaves by car you actually drive to France and then enter back into Switerland. I was also wondering if there are any entry points that do not stamp your passport? All responses would kindly be appreciated. Peko

I am an automatic watch fanatic, and will be in Geneva for a meeting 4/23-4/27. I am preparing myself to avoid buying an expensive watch, although I have a feeling i will not be able to resist.

Any advice about buying from Geneva with the euro being so high, or is it a good deal by saving on taxes in the US?

Any advice on tours to watch industry, best stores to buy from, etc...

Hello all!

I'd like to know if the zone near Rue des Voisins is a good spot to stay in Geneve. Is it a good place, safe and near the centre ?

Thanks in advance !
T

I wonder if you know the best way(it means the more cheap and pleasant way) from Geneve to Seville(Spain).

I have a friend that will came from Brasil on vacations and will spend some days in Geneve, after that she will came here to see me. I wonder also good acomodation for her in Geneve.

I will apreciate you fast answer.

Regards and enjoy your trips.

Karina

Good friend of mine will be very short time in Geneva (as from wed')
and i need to help him to know what are the best attractions to
see in his short free time there.

Will appreciate any quick help. :-)

Thanks,
Sharon.

Hi,

I looking for a nice hotel in geneva, that is good located in good area and not so expesive. Anny sugestions?

Also i will be traveling to zurich can you please let me know wich it is the best way to to get thre, Train airplane?

Thanks
Kelly

Hello all,

I'm looking for an hotel near Rue Kléberg. I'd like to know if this is a good zone for staying in Geneve. When I say good I mean central (or near the centre, by foot), and safe zone.

Thanks in advance.
T.

Where's the best place to get a car rental - airport or city? I'm driving to France from Geneva.

Can you give me please some good african night clubs adresses in geneva?