What is the best area to stay in Geneva when looking for an apartment? I am planning to fly in to Geneva end of December so I can look for housing and I was wondering which area would be best to stay in a hotel/hostel/or short term air-bnb? Is it better to be centrally located in Eaux-vives? I was thinking of staying in Carouge and saving some money but I am worried about the distance from the city-center and think it might be more efficient to stay as close as possible to central geneva?
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Oct 26, 2014 @ 16:43
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What is the best area to stay in Geneva when looking for an apartment? I am planning to fly in to Geneva end of December so I can look for housing and I was wondering which area would be best to stay in a hotel/hostel/or short term air-bnb? Is it better to be centrally located in Eaux-vives? I was thinking of staying in Carouge and saving some money but I am worried about the distance from the city-center and think it might be more efficient to stay as close as possible to central geneva?
Sarah aOct 26, 2014 @ 16:43
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Oct 26, 2014 @ 20:39
Geneva is tiny with great public transport, so where ever you stay, you won't be too far away from potential flats to see.
However, if you already know which area you'd like to live in long term, I'd try hard to get your short-term place there. Not only for easy commuting, but mainly to get a feel of the place.
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Geneva is tiny with great public transport, so where ever you stay, you won't be too far away from potential flats to see.
However, if you already know which area you'd like to live in long term, I'd try hard to get your short-term place there. Not only for easy commuting, but mainly to get a feel of the place.
Nir Ofek, Oct 26, 2014 @ 20:39
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Oct 26, 2014 @ 21:38
Yes, it's very compact city :) I would advise you to visit wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva) and compare its area with the area of your home city. That should give you some idea of how compact it is. Also it takes me around 12 minutes to get from my place (which is in the city centre) to my friend's place (which is in Carouge), which is not that bad.
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Yes, it's very compact city :) I would advise you to visit wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva) and compare its area with the area of your home city. That should give you some idea of how compact it is. Also it takes me around 12 minutes to get from my place (which is in the city centre) to my friend's place (which is in Carouge), which is not that bad.
Lukasz J, Oct 26, 2014 @ 21:38
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Oct 27, 2014 @ 09:54
Hey Sarah,
Where you stay in Geneva, you are just 30-40 minutes far from the center. Its a very compact city but well connected with public transport.
Carouge is a very ncie place to stay and close to the center.
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Hey Sarah,
Where you stay in Geneva, you are just 30-40 minutes far from the center. Its a very compact city but well connected with public transport.
Carouge is a very ncie place to stay and close to the center.
Sandeep S, Oct 27, 2014 @ 09:54
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Oct 27, 2014 @ 10:12
We live in Eaux Vives and love it as we have small children and have made great use of the Baby Plage (a part of the lake sectioned off to make a beach) and Parc le Grange (huge park with free music in the summer and great for bikes, picnics etc). We have only been here four months and bought bikes straight away as its more fun with children and just as quick. The area is a bit posh which means people put their unwanted goods out on the street which has helped us furnish our flat and we still have some bakeries and restaurants open on Sunday. People told us the Swiss are not the friendliest nation but we have met lots of lovely people from all over and they are very patient with our terrible french.
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We live in Eaux Vives and love it as we have small children and have made great use of the Baby Plage (a part of the lake sectioned off to make a beach) and Parc le Grange (huge park with free music in the summer and great for bikes, picnics etc). We have only been here four months and bought bikes straight away as its more fun with children and just as quick. The area is a bit posh which means people put their unwanted goods out on the street which has helped us furnish our flat and we still have some bakeries and restaurants open on Sunday. People told us the Swiss are not the friendliest nation but we have met lots of lovely people from all over and they are very patient with our terrible french.
sarah stone, Oct 27, 2014 @ 10:12
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