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.
Patek Philippe Watch Museum
Browse the collection of antique watches and pick up insights into the evolution of one of Switzerland's most famous industries.
Flower Clock
One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.
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Top hotels in Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Hotel Suisse
Convenient location directly across the train station. Guest room felt clean and was great for my two night stay. Friendly staff provided an efficient and quick check in experience.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
citizenM Geneva
everything
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva
Check I. Was best
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Royal
Great staff especially the doorman. Took time to even walk my husband to the car rental shop about 100 meters down the road when he asked the location. Kitchen is complete and convenient, drawback was just issue with our dishwasher during our stay
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel N'vY
Room was very comfortable with everything that you need. Great location and good selection at breakfast. Couldn’t fault it
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Warwick Geneva
Didn’t have breakfasrj
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Jean and Charmilles
Jonction
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Jonction. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Museum of Ethnography Geneva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jonction Tram Stop or Palladium Tram Stop to get around town.
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 Rousseau Island. 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
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 Grand Theatre Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
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.
Saint-Jean and Charmilles
- United Nations European Headquarters
- Jet d'Eau Fountain
- Patek Philippe Watch Museum
- World Trade Organization Headquarters
- Flower Clock
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral
- Place du Bourg-de-Four
- International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
- Ariana Ceramics and Glass Museum
- Geneva School of Diplomacy
- Geneva Conservatory of Music
