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Where to Stay in Les Grottes, Geneva
Just north of the train station, this is Geneva's alternative, creative district. Known for its quirky 'cité' of experimental housing, independent shops and a village feel.
✦ The vibe
Bohemian, quiet, artsy, very local
👤 Best for
Younger travellers, solo travellers, anyone wanting to avoid the mainstream
🏨 Where to stay
Small hostels, a few guesthouses. Prices are moderate (£80–150).
🚇 Getting around
5-minute walk from Cornavin station. Buses 1/5 to centre. Airport train from Cornavin.
📍 Nearby
Cité des Grottes (the 'Mushroom' buildings), Plainpalais flea market (10 mins walk)
Best hotels in Les Grottes
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Les Grottes
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Ave de l'Etang 73, 1219 Vernier, Switzerland
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Quai du Mont-Blanc 13, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
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Quai du Mont-Blanc 13, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
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Av. Louis-Casaï 75/77, 1216 Genève, Switzerland
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Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
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Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
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Rue Rothschild 28, 1202 Genève, Switzerland
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Rue Rothschild 28, 1202 Genève, Switzerland
View intelligence briefing →Geneva Marriott Hotel
Chemin du Ruisseau 1, Cointrin, 1216 Genève, Switzerland
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Quai Wilson 47, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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Quai Wilson 47, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
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Rue de Meyrin, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France
View intelligence briefing →Hôtel Bristol Genève
Rue du Mont-Blanc 10, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
View intelligence briefing →InterContinental Geneve by IHG
7, Chem. du Petit-Saconnex 9, 1209 Genève, Switzerland
View intelligence briefing →La Réserve Genève Hotel and Spa
Rte de Lausanne 301, 1293 Bellevue, Switzerland
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Rte de Suisse 79, 1290 Versoix, Switzerland
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Rte de Pré-Bois 20, 1215 Genève, Switzerland
View intelligence briefing →Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG
EntréE Par Le Passage Malbuisson, Rue du Rhône 46, 1204 Genève, Switzerland
View intelligence briefing →Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG
EntréE Par Le Passage Malbuisson, Rue du Rhône 46, 1204 Genève, Switzerland
View intelligence briefing →The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
Quai du Mont-Blanc 11, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
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Rue de la Rôtisserie 31/33, 1204 Genève, Switzerland
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Av. Louis-Casaï 26, 1216 Genève, Switzerland
View intelligence briefing →ibis budget Genève Palexpo Aéroport
Rte François-Peyrot 28, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
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