Hotel Bristol Geneva - Enjoy Lake Geneva, Switzerland

The Hotel Bristol is located in the centre of Geneva, close to the old town, the Jet d’eau water fountain, the shopping and financial district, as well as the main train and bus stations. We are also just steps from beautiful Lake Geneva and its many attractions and activities. Our convenient location near the water provides easy access to all the best in Lake Geneva tourism, from cruises and boat tours to water sports and recreation.

Using the Geneva's Public Transportation Network, you can get to the Geneva Airport within 10 minutes by train. This free pass will be delivered upon arrival and you can also pick up a free ticket from the machine in the baggage collection area at the Airport, arrival level. This Unireso ticket, offered by Geneva International Airport, allows you to use public transport in Geneva free for a period of 80 minutes.

Getting There - Travel to Geneva

Driving Directions to Geneva, Switzerland

• From Lausanne Freeway - Direction Genève-Lac
  • Drive along the lake
  • Just before the Mont-Blanc bridge, turn right
  • Hotel Bristol Geneva is located immediately on the right-hand side

• Front Cointrin Airport - Direction city centre
  • The Hotel Bristol is on the left-hand side of Rue du Mont-Blanc, just before the bridge

• From Chammonix or Annecy - Direction city centre
  • Cross the Mont-Blanc bridge
  • The Hotel Bristol is 50 metres after the bridge on the right-hand side

Lake Geneva Tourism – Top Geneva Attractions

With its central location and easy access to public transport, the Hotel Bristol is a great choice for travellers looking to explore the city of Geneva. Attractions and activities within 5 km of the Hotel Bristol include:

Lake Geneva – 1 block from hotel

Horloge fleurie (Flower Clock) – 0.5 km

Old Town – 0.9 km

Saint Peter’s Cathedral – 1.0 km

Place Neuve – 1.3 km

Jet d’eau – 1.4 km

Place du Bourg-de-Four – 1.5 km

Reformation Wall – 1.8 km

United Nations Building – 2.7 km

Carouge – 4.0 km

Lake Geneva Cruises

What better way to take in the city than on board one of the many available Lake Geneva cruises? With the Hotel Bristol just steps from the water, guests will enjoy easy access to all the best Lake Geneva tourism and cruise activities. Consider one of the calming sunset or evening Lake Geneva cruises or perhaps one of the many elegant gourmet dinner cruises. Lake Geneva provides endless cruise options to suit any travel agenda. The choice is yours.

Geneva Gardens

Rose Gardens: Geneva’s three primary rose gardens—La Grange Park, Promenade Gustave-Ador and Franchises Park—are home to some 40,000 rosebushes that please the eye and produce a sweet lingering scent that envelopes the city.

Parks and Gardens: Geneva is dotted with a number of gorgeous green spaces ideal for relaxing strolls, romantic picnics and recreation. Visit the popular English Garden to see the Horloge fleurie, a large clock made of flowers that stands as a symbol of the Geneva watch industry. Or head to Bastions Park to take in Reformation Wall, a monument dedicated to honoring the founders of the Protestant Reformation, or test your skills on the life-sized checker board. The Geneva Botanical Gardens feature 16,000 plant species from all over the world on a gorgeous expanse of 28 hectares.

Geneva Museums

Whether travelling to Geneva for business or pleasure, we recommend taking some time to discover one of the city’s many museums or art galleries. Geneva museums cater to all interests and with more than 40 from which to choose, there is sure to be something to please everyone. Explore a range of topics from art and history to archaeology, nature and more. Learn about our city’s rich history and culture at the following Geneva museums:

• Archaeological Site of Saint Peter’s Cathedral – 0.7 kmArt and History Museum – 1.5 km
• International Museum of the Reformation – 1.1 km
• International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum – 2.3 km
• Rath Museum – 1.6 km
• MAMCO (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) – 1.8 km
• Martin Bodmer Foundation – 2.7 km
• Natural History Museum – 1.7 km

Geneva Theatres – Orchestra, Dance, Film

Geneva offers a diverse array of entertainment options in the arts. The city is home to more than 40 theatres hosting every genre from classics and comedies to avant-garde and humour. There are even several children’s and English-speaking theatres in Geneva. For film, choose from more than 30 cinemas showing the latest blockbusters as well as lesser known works and classics. A number of renowned dance companies and orchestras put on shows year round throughout the city as well.

Geneva Shopping

Though Geneva is primarily known as the “Watch Capitol of the World,” this eclectic city offers more than just wrist watches alone. Chocolate, pocket knives and watches are some obvious souvenirs, but don’t overlook the many shops ranging from small boutiques to major department stores that carry an array of interesting goods. You’ll find most exclusive luxury shops around Rues Basses while the antiques quarter is located in the Old Towne, St-Gervais and Paquis districts. A number of daily outdoor markets offering fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables, books and antiques are an excellent way to experience Swiss culture and find a one-of-a-kind souvenir.