Michael's Guidebook
Restaurants
Da Paolo
3 Rue du LacBest pizza in town and closeby the apartment! Open every day.
Cinecittà
17 Rue de MontchoisyGreat Italian food, super friendly. We go there often !
Tosca
8 Rue de la MairieMore fancy place nearby, higher prices but delicious Italian food
Perfect value for money! If you like steak tartare, order it. Don't forget to reserve.
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Max Geneve
38 Rue du 31 DécembrePerfect value for money! If you like steak tartare, order it. Don't forget to reserve.
Great food.. Make sure to ask for a table on the outside terrace square.
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Brasserie Lipp
8 Rue de la ConfédérationGreat food.. Make sure to ask for a table on the outside terrace square.
Superb food and drinks. A bit further away from the apartment, but could be a nice walk alongside the lake.
Bologne
11 Rue NeckerSuperb food and drinks. A bit further away from the apartment, but could be a nice walk alongside the lake.
Lower budget pizzas. Definitely not better than Da Paolo, but considerably cheaper.
Pizzeria Dagli Amici
16 Rue MaunoirLower budget pizzas. Definitely not better than Da Paolo, but considerably cheaper.
Sushi nearby. Very friendly! Opposite of Max.
Fusion Uramaki (Fusion Sushi | Beverages | Self-Service)
12 Rue du NantSushi nearby. Very friendly! Opposite of Max.
180 degree incredible view of Lake Léman. This is nearby Vevey, so combine it with a day trip to Lavaux, Chateau de Chillon, etc.
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Le Deck
4 Rte de la Corniche180 degree incredible view of Lake Léman. This is nearby Vevey, so combine it with a day trip to Lavaux, Chateau de Chillon, etc.
A bit further away, so ideally by car. Perfect spot for lunch or dinner. You can't get any closer to the lake than this :-) Lunch menu during the week at 25 CHF, see website for the most recent menu.
Pavillon Versoix
66 Route de SuisseA bit further away, so ideally by car. Perfect spot for lunch or dinner. You can't get any closer to the lake than this :-) Lunch menu during the week at 25 CHF, see website for the most recent menu.
Fancy Italian restaurant in the Fairmont Grand Hotel with magnificent views over the Jet d'Eau
Il Vero
19 Quai du Mont-BlancFancy Italian restaurant in the Fairmont Grand Hotel with magnificent views over the Jet d'Eau
Reserve a table on Saturday evening to enjoy popular 80s and 90s hits whilst enjoying an amazing grilled steak. At merely 5 min walk from the apartment.
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Esquisse
7 Rue du LacReserve a table on Saturday evening to enjoy popular 80s and 90s hits whilst enjoying an amazing grilled steak. At merely 5 min walk from the apartment.
Things to do
Rent a boat, no need for a permit. Ask for the "miss lady" electric boat, it's the best one they have! Reserve upfront by phone. Ideally you go in the morning (quiet, flat lake) or late afternoon / evening (sunset)
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Les Corsaires
33 Quai Gustave-AdorRent a boat, no need for a permit. Ask for the "miss lady" electric boat, it's the best one they have! Reserve upfront by phone. Ideally you go in the morning (quiet, flat lake) or late afternoon / evening (sunset)
Amazing huge park at 5 minutes walking distance. You will always find a spot here to relax if the lake is too crowded. Wonderful nature. Don't miss the rose garden. For kids, there's a nice playground and even a pool for kids up to 6 years old
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Parc La Grange
Quai Gustave-AdorAmazing huge park at 5 minutes walking distance. You will always find a spot here to relax if the lake is too crowded. Wonderful nature. Don't miss the rose garden. For kids, there's a nice playground and even a pool for kids up to 6 years old
Nice chillout spot at the lake. They serve good food and drinks. You can rent paddle board, access the lake easily, showers, .... Tend to get very crowded in the afternoon.
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Tropical Corner
5 - 9 Quai de ColognyNice chillout spot at the lake. They serve good food and drinks. You can rent paddle board, access the lake easily, showers, .... Tend to get very crowded in the afternoon.
Wellness indoor and outdoor, nice walk from the apartment. Kids allowed on Sunday morning, otherwise
it's adults only. Make sure to reserve on their website upfront!
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Bain Bleu Hammam & Spa
5 Quai de ColognyWellness indoor and outdoor, nice walk from the apartment. Kids allowed on Sunday morning, otherwise
it's adults only. Make sure to reserve on their website upfront!
A ride in these magnificent "Belle Epoque" boats is absolutely worthwhile when the weather allows. Check the timetable on CGN website. Pay a bit more for 1st class upper deck, which has the best views. You could take the boat to go to the french magical town Yvoire.
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CGN SA
1 Quai Jean-Pascal DelamurazA ride in these magnificent "Belle Epoque" boats is absolutely worthwhile when the weather allows. Check the timetable on CGN website. Pay a bit more for 1st class upper deck, which has the best views. You could take the boat to go to the french magical town Yvoire.
Genfer Jet d’eau
Quai Gustave-AdorA no miss
Sandy beach at 5-10 mins walk. There are also outdoor showers, so perfect for a swim. Avoid the crowds and go there in the morning - ideally right after breakfast until noon.
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Baby Plage
Sandy beach at 5-10 mins walk. There are also outdoor showers, so perfect for a swim. Avoid the crowds and go there in the morning - ideally right after breakfast until noon.
Center Sportif Cologny C.S.C.
8 Chem. de la TuletteTennis, paddel, badminton, indoor and outdoor. No need to be member.
Outdoor swimming pool for adults, also one for kids and a large diving board to jump into the lake at various heights. Entrance is paying, around 7CHF per adult. There's a basic restaurant, bar, you can rent paddle board, play pingpong, ...
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Genfer Strand
5 Quai de ColognyOutdoor swimming pool for adults, also one for kids and a large diving board to jump into the lake at various heights. Entrance is paying, around 7CHF per adult. There's a basic restaurant, bar, you can rent paddle board, play pingpong, ...
Jardin botanique de Genève
1 Chem. de l'ImpératriceWonderful place to walk for a few hours
In the heart of Old Town Geneva. You can go up to the top of the cathedral to have a wonderful view over Geneva
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Kathedrale St. Peter (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève)
Cour de Saint-PierreIn the heart of Old Town Geneva. You can go up to the top of the cathedral to have a wonderful view over Geneva
Parc des Bastions
Nice for a walk
1H drive from Geneva, ideal if weather outside is bad. Beautiful indoor journey of various aquaria with fish and other animals.
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AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne
144 Rte de Berne1H drive from Geneva, ideal if weather outside is bad. Beautiful indoor journey of various aquaria with fish and other animals.
Chillon Castle, a 13th-century fortress, is Switzerland’s most visited historical building and is widely considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval European castles. The location on Lake Léman is so pretty. Chillon Castle took on the oval shape of the rocky island on which it was built. In fact, the name Chillon means ‘rocky platform’.
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Schloss Chillon
21 Av. de ChillonChillon Castle, a 13th-century fortress, is Switzerland’s most visited historical building and is widely considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval European castles. The location on Lake Léman is so pretty. Chillon Castle took on the oval shape of the rocky island on which it was built. In fact, the name Chillon means ‘rocky platform’.
Cinema / movie theatre nearby. Usually not the blockbusters, but still nice movies
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Cinéma Les Scala
23 Rue des Eaux-VivesCinema / movie theatre nearby. Usually not the blockbusters, but still nice movies
Bar
Quality wine bar at literally 15 seconds from the apartment. They also serve food, but it's more snacks that go with the wine. Strangely, their opening hours and days are not what you expect. Closed in the weekends, open on weekdays including Friday.
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Restaurant Le Décanteur
63 Rue des Eaux-VivesQuality wine bar at literally 15 seconds from the apartment. They also serve food, but it's more snacks that go with the wine. Strangely, their opening hours and days are not what you expect. Closed in the weekends, open on weekdays including Friday.
Cool bar with nice views over Geneva. DJ in the weekends if you fancy a party
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rooftop°42
42 Rue du RhôneCool bar with nice views over Geneva. DJ in the weekends if you fancy a party
One of the best rooftop bars. Super nice spot during day or evening. Quite expensive but worth it. You can only reserve a spot for groups larger than 10ppl.
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MET Rooftop Lounge
34 Quai du Général-GuisanOne of the best rooftop bars. Super nice spot during day or evening. Quite expensive but worth it. You can only reserve a spot for groups larger than 10ppl.
Tom Beers
12 Rue de MontchoisyA store and bar. Hundreds of beers. If you're a beer lover, this is an absolute must.
Small, cosy and friendly bar with various types of rum from around the world. I prefer Old Fashioned, which they also make very well. Great place to have a cocktail in the evening, at only 5 minutes from the apartment!
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Little Barrel
15 Rue du LacSmall, cosy and friendly bar with various types of rum from around the world. I prefer Old Fashioned, which they also make very well. Great place to have a cocktail in the evening, at only 5 minutes from the apartment!
Vibrant area full of bars in Eaux Vives. Bottle Brothers is one of the most famous ones. Short walking distance to the apartment
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Bottle Brothers - Grand Bottle
12 Rue Henri-BlanvaletVibrant area full of bars in Eaux Vives. Bottle Brothers is one of the most famous ones. Short walking distance to the apartment
Basics
Coop Supermarché Genève Montchoisy
35 Rue de Montchoisysupermarket nearby
Migros
17-19 Rue des Eaux-Vivessupermarket nearby
Pouly
72 Rue des Eaux-VivesBakery nearby
Edmond Baud SA Eaux-Vives
7 Rue des PhotographesUtilities
Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG)
4 Rue Gabrielle-Perret-GentilHospital
Huge store with so many different things. Clothes, perfume, home decorations, shoes, ... also food
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Globus Dept store
48 Rue du RhôneHuge store with so many different things. Clothes, perfume, home decorations, shoes, ... also food
La Maison Vingt-Six
Best hairdresser in the neighbourhood! You need to reserve upfront.
Towns nearby
Lovely little town near the lake, super accessible by train or CGN boat. Famous for its Chateau de Nyon.
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Nyon
Lovely little town near the lake, super accessible by train or CGN boat. Famous for its Chateau de Nyon.
Wonderful french town. Reserve a restaurant on time, very popular. The 2 best restaurants in my opinion are: LE PRE DE LA CURE and LES JARDINS DU LEMAN (ask for terrace lake view)
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Yvoire
Wonderful french town. Reserve a restaurant on time, very popular. The 2 best restaurants in my opinion are: LE PRE DE LA CURE and LES JARDINS DU LEMAN (ask for terrace lake view)
Kids
Playgarden for kids, closeby also a shallow pool for kids up to 6 years old! Kids love it.
Place de jeux du parc La Grange
Quai Gustave-AdorPlaygarden for kids, closeby also a shallow pool for kids up to 6 years old! Kids love it.
Pataugeoire du parc La Grange
Quai Gustave-AdorShallow pool for kids up to 6 years old
Rent a slow, electric miniature boat for your kids to have fun on the lake. One boat can have up to 2 adults and 2 small kids.
Port Miniature des Eaux-Vives sàrl
35 Quai Gustave-AdorRent a slow, electric miniature boat for your kids to have fun on the lake. One boat can have up to 2 adults and 2 small kids.
Indoor kids' playground and a bar / restaurant at the same time. So whilst your kids are playing indoor, you can enjoy your coffee or food. Super nearby
Maze Geneva - Mazecafes - Restaurant - Peruvian - 3 Playgrounds
6 Rue du 31 DécembreIndoor kids' playground and a bar / restaurant at the same time. So whilst your kids are playing indoor, you can enjoy your coffee or food. Super nearby
Baby Plage
Perfect for kids
Carrousel de la Madeleine
Our kids love it! In Old Town Geneva.
Free access - A farm with horses, goats, bisons, alpacas, sheep, ... You can feed the goats, walk with the alpacas.. An amazing experience for kids and the parents :-) Of course, if weather allows as it's all outdoor. Parking spots at the entrance
La Gavotte
138 Chem. des VerjusFree access - A farm with horses, goats, bisons, alpacas, sheep, ... You can feed the goats, walk with the alpacas.. An amazing experience for kids and the parents :-) Of course, if weather allows as it's all outdoor. Parking spots at the entrance
JustBloom
Indoor kids playing ground where you can also have a drink and eat. Similar to MAZE.