Large charming apartment, bright, close to the center and the Old Town

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9.6Outstanding

(48 Ratings)

"The location was great. Close to a grocery store and very walkable to the city center and the lake. We appreciated the kitchen and we were able to cook several meals there. We would stay here again i..."

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

Apartment in Geneva

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

Lake and fountain 10 minutes walk

This magnificent two-room apartment of high standing, charming, bright and comfortable will seduce you with its location, both close to downtown Geneva and quiet, fully immersed in the countryside. A bus stop is 30 meters from the apartment and will take you directly to the center in a few minutes as well as to the train station and airport. The apartment is composed of a beautiful and very large beautifully furnished main room with sleeping area, living area and fully equipped dining room (satellite TV, and wifi connection); the room has direct access to a beautiful balcony with tables and chairs overlooking the trees. The kitchen room is fully equipped (hob, oven, kettle, coffee machine, etc.) and independent of the main room. The bathroom consists of a bathtub. Separate toilet

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Nearby attractions

Cascade du Rouget

31.6 mi

Cascade de l'Éventail

32.3 mi

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

0.1 mi

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

0.4 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(48 Ratings)

Karen H.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

Apartment in Geneva

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Geneva

Nearby attractions

Cascade du Rouget

31.6 mi

Cascade de l'Éventail

32.3 mi

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

0.1 mi

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

0.4 mi

About this apartment rental

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

The location was great. Close to a grocery store and very walkable to the city center and the lake. We appreciated the kitchen and we were able to cook several meals there. We would stay here again if we come back to Geneva.

10.0 / 10.0

This was my second stay at this central, serene home in Geneva. The home is between two of the best neighborhoods in Geneva — Champel and Eaux-Vives. The window light is stunning, the chance to have coffee on the balcony is unbelievably peaceful, and access to any part of central Geneva is easy by foot or by bus. I dearly love this place and am sad to say goodbye, but I would love to stay again soon and would highly encourage anyone coming to Geneva to stay here.

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment is a 15 min walk or 5 min bus ride to the lake, bus stops virtually outside the apartment. Number 25 The apartment is very clean and beautifully decorated. It’s extremely comfortable with a balcony to sit on for meals or drinks which overlooks glorious trees. Helena our host could not have been more helpful. Very responsive to communication. There is a shop opposite which seems to be open 24 hours and a fantastic restaurant called Coco - expensive compared to the UK but the food was top notch. We loved Geneva, we loved the apartment.

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment was very nice with lots of light and was comfortable. I loved that it was set back from the street and there were nice trees around it. It was very hot so we slept with all the windows open which was nice because the birds sang so beautifully every morning. The day after we arrived, I went and got a fan and that made it much more comfortable. I left it there so others can use it too. The location is good and once I learned my way around, I found a big grocery nearby that simplified preparing meals. It’s a ten minute walk to the Old Town and fifteen minutes to the lake. We were so fortunate that there was a music festival going on in the Old Town while we were there.

10.0 / 10.0

First, the apartment was beautifully designed, with full windows looking out at trees and a very spacious balcony. It had ALL the amenities in a fully equipped kitchen, Its location was key- very attractive neighborhood convenient to the bus system.Second, Helene from start to finish couldn’t have been more helpful and efficient and flexible. One of the very best Vrbo hosts in our experience !

10.0 / 10.0

This is an excellent apartment and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to stay in Geneva , the apartment is in a good area and on the airport bus route, and looks the same as the photos . Helena was very helpful in making our stay in Geneva a wonderful trip would definitely go back again

10.0 / 10.0

The Orion was very comfortable, clean, quiet and well appointed. It is also very well located in regard to bus and train stops, allowing for us to get to our daughter’s apartment (and many other places) quickly and conveniently. We enjoyed having it as a place to retreat to at the end of the day and have a leisurely morning routine. Mage bakery and Coop grocery store gave us great options for eating “at home!”

10.0 / 10.0

We were visiting Geneva to help our daughter and son-in-law with their newborn. (Their apartment was a 5 minute walk so the location was ideal.) Location also ideal because it close to Eaux-Vives shopping and restaurants and the local public transportation. The apartment is very spacious and bright and has everything you could need. Several nights during our stay we prepared dinner for 4 adults and we had plenty of room. Neighborhood very quiet. Helena is a great host.

10.0 / 10.0

Great apartment--spacious and relaxing. Love the huge tub. Great for having a hot soak after traipsing around Geneva or other nearby towns all day long. Super quiet locarion with easy access to Geneve's buses and trams. Made everything simple and enjoyable.

10.0 / 10.0

Super cute studio near a main street and one of the major Geneva train stations, but set back so it’s very quiet. The host is super nice and responded to all questions promptly. The apartment was clean and secure. We loved it here!

10.0 / 10.0

This accommodation was everything we wanted and needed. The location was perfect for us. Bus transportation was just steps away. With windows on two sides we enjoyed Geneva’s fresh air both day and night. The location is incredibly quiet. There is no problem sleeping with windows open. We may very well return to Geneva in the future and would likely stay here again if Helena will have us.

10.0 / 10.0

Best VRBO property I’ve stayed at to date. Easy access to the city busses. Shops and restaurants nearby. A wonderful stay.

10.0 / 10.0

My experience in Helena’s Geneva Orion apartment was nothing short of excellent. The apartment is spacious, welcoming, and situated in a beautiful neighborhood of Geneva. Helena was kind and prompt when addressing any questions of mine that came up. It was a pleasure to live there!

10.0 / 10.0

We arrived from the USA early in the morning. Our check-in time was 1600 but since there was no one staying in the apartment before us Helena allowed my wife & I to check-in earlier. We appreciated this very much.

2.0 / 10.0

Geneva hit 90 degrees each of the five early September days we visited. The afternoon my husband and I arrived, the apartment was unbearably hot. Of course, there was no air-conditioning, but we expected at least a fan, so we wrote immediately about the need for one. The host's responses to our repeated requests were ridiculous: it was cool last week; just open the windows; maybe the concierge can find you an old one and bring it to you (he never did); buy your own fan; fans don't help anyway. Blinds down and windows open, we suffered through three hot sweaty nights filled with the noise of traffic, ambulances, dogs, etc. Host finally brought a fan by on day 4 after she returned from her holiday abroad. With it, the last two nights were comfortable enough to sleep. It would have been so easy to make our entire stay more enjoyable. We requested recompense, but did not get it. Her excuse was that there was no way she could have known it was going to be hot. This is unacceptable since Geneva had already had record summer heat, and, in previous reviews, guests had suggested the need for the fan we had to beg for.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice place to stay in Geneva

10.0 / 10.0

In terms of size and general comfort, this is an impressive studio apartment. The apartment is generally well equipped and with a compact but functional kitchen; is set well back from Route De Malagnou and therefore quiet; and has a lovely balcony. The public transport links are excellent and the apartment is within easy walking distance from major supermarkets. The apartment did get a bit warm during the recent spell of hot weather in Geneva, so a fan would have been a nice (and cheap) inclusion. That said, the only significant demerit of the apartment is that the washing machine listed in the inclusions is not in fact in the apartment. Rather, there is a laundry room in the building and to use the washing machine you need to get in touch with the (very nice) concierge every time you want to use it. Notably, there is, what for us, was a totally redundant bidet in the bathroom. Were this to be replaced with a washing machine, I would then consider the apartment to be outstanding.

6.0 / 10.0

Great location…public transportation is very accessible. We would have loved a raclette/fondue pot in the apartment. Check in was very easy.

10.0 / 10.0

What a beautiful stay in a well located and charming flat in Geneva. Transportation was very easy to Cornivan Station, and access to great locations in and around Geneva were easy to navigate. This was my 2nd time staying at this beautiful flat, and it was just as charming if not more so with the beautiful fall colors!

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed 5 days in the apartment. Everything exact as stated on VRBO. Communicating with the owner was easy. The concierge Mr Santos was extremely helpful with a personal medical issue.Merci Mr.Santos..made the visit more enjoyable. We are walkers and the walk to the lake was easy.

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment was perfect.It was in a very safe neighbourhood with all the amenities one would need nearby.Helena was extremely responsive and helpful.We would not hesitate to stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you again Helena!

10.0 / 10.0

A visit to CERN and my daughter.

A visit to CERN and my daughter.

What a beautifully appointed apartment/studio, which was very well located with easy transportation to all areas of Geneva! Thank you so very much for a lovely stay at your beautiful flat!

10.0 / 10.0

Rte de Malagnou

Rte de Malagnou

This studio was perfect for our stay. Only minutes from my son and a short walk to Old Town Geneva. So convenient and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful place in Geneva!

Wonderful place in Geneva!

Helena’s place was perfect for my stay in Geneva. It was well equipped and very comfortable and relaxing and close to everything I wanted to be near during my stay. Helena was very responsive to my questions and requests and I felt completely at home for the month I spent there. I was delighted to find that from the far end of the car park in front of the building you can enter the Contamines park and there are lovely paths through the woods so you can have a very pleasant walk to the Coop grocery store or other places. I hope to return soon!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect

Perfect

Nothing but compliments: well-equipped, comfortable and Helena is the quintessential manager, replies quickly to every question and accommodates every request. Top quality, highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place, helpful owner

Great place, helpful owner

Centrally located apartment with excellent natural light and views onto trees. Very responsive and helpful owner. Hope to stay at this place again.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful Experience

Wonderful Experience

I really enjoyed staying in this apartment for the following reasons. 1. The location was great since it was about a two or three minute walk to the bus stop and about a five minute walk to Migros, a grocery store that had everything I needed (I'm on a restricted diet). And I was always about a 10 minute bus ride from anything major. When I had to travel a couple of times to the United Nations area (in what appears to be one of the most northern areas of the city), it was only about 35 minutes door to door. 2. The apartment was quite large for a studio. My wife and I had ample space for all of our suitcases and belongings, and more than enough space to hang up coats and clothes. And the shelving cases are genius; they allowed my wife to easily organize small items, like makeup, hair brushes, etc. 3. The apartment was updated, like its bathrooms, and I never felt that I was staying somewhere "cheap." 4. The kitchen was adequate for my needs (European kitchens tend to be small), and it was better than staying in a tiny hotel room/kitchenette. 5. The property manager responded to all of my inquiries in a timely manner. In short, I may have to return to Geneva in several months, and if so, I will inquire into this apartment again.

10.0 / 10.0

Great apartment

Great apartment

The apartment was great. A lot of amenities and very nicely kept. The owners were very friendly and forthcoming, willing to help with any small problems. Would definitely stay again if going to Geneva.

8.0 / 10.0

Adequate Apartment

Adequate Apartment

This is a quite adequate apartment located very close to public transportation in a safe neighborhood, although walking to many places, including the historic areas of Geneva, is perfectly possible. Two groceries and a wonderful patisserie are only about five minutes walk away if you turn to your right leaving the building. It should be noted that entry is at the back end of the building, a fact not immediately apparent as you approach along the Rue Malagnou. Information and instructions are always a very good thing to have for visitors to a new apartment, but there were none here. Although we were ultimately able to familiarize ourselves with how things worked both in the apartment and in the building, the advantage of knowing this from the very beginning is obvious. The door lock can be a bit tricky. First of all, there are three possible places to insert the key, so you have to figure out which one to use. The mechanism itself is a little balky, but if you pull gently towards you when locking or unlocking the door, things are a bit easier. Also be careful to align the key in a perfectly vertical position when removing it from the lock – if it’s even slightly off the vertical, it will not release from the lock mechanism. Shades can be lowered or raised using the hand cranks in each corner of the room, but on warm nights you’ll have to decide if you want darkness or air since the fully deployed shades make opening the windows useless. There is no fan available, and, as is true in much of Europe at the moment, no air conditioning. You will, at times, hear the upstairs neighbors. Rue Malagnou is a very busy street. Traffic sounds will decrease for most of the night but pick up again significantly starting around 5 AM. The furnishings are good, the bed comfortable, and there’s plenty of closet space. Both the kitchen and bathroom are adequately equipped. We did not receive the Geneva Transport cards which would have allowed free access to public transportation, although it was our understanding that short-term renters are supposed to automatically be provided with them.

8.0 / 10.0

Spotless apartment in a great location

Spotless apartment in a great location

Great location with easy access to bus lines and walkable (about one mile) to city center. The apartment was spotless and has a well equipped kitchen. A couple of things to note: the picture on Homeaway shows curtains on the windows - there are none so it is like living in a fish bowl at night as all exterior walls are glass-lined. Also the listing shows a washer/dryer. There may be one in the building but not in the unit. There are no instructions/guidance for guests as we have found in virtually every other Homeaway/Airbnb property we have stayed at. With that said I thank Helena for her willingness to come over on short notice when we had a problem with the door key upon arrival. Fortunately I figured it out in time to call her back before she left her home to assist us.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful apartment

Beautiful apartment

We loved staying in the beautiful apartment. It was perfect for us and we would definitely go back!

10.0 / 10.0

Great place

Great place

Helena was very responsive, and I enjoyed her place very much. It was very secure and homey!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely, Comfortable, Spacious, Quiet Geneva Apartment

Lovely, Comfortable, Spacious, Quiet Geneva Apartment

Thank you, Helena, for a wonderful stay in your lovely, comfortable, spacious and quiet apartment! Everything we needed was there, everything worked, and the furnishings are restfully elegant. The mattress is the most comfortable one we ever slept on -- better than our own at home! -- and the whole place is roomy and light-filled. The apartment is located close enough to the center of Vieille Ville that we could walk to the opera house in only 20 minutes. Helena is a kind and generous hostess, very responsive and helpful. We would stay here again in a heartbeat, and will always stay with Helena if we come back to Geneva. Once again, thank you Helena!

8.0 / 10.0

Very pleasant flat, very close to downtown

Very pleasant flat, very close to downtown

This flat is very pleasant, spacious, with good equipment, very bright and close to downtown. Highly recommended.

5.0 / 10.0

My husband and I just spent a month here. The apt is exactly as pictured and was very clean! It’s quite roomy for a studio. There is a bus station very close as well as a small market. A larger grocery store (migros) is just under 1/2 mile walk and you can catch the tram there, too. There were several restaurants and patisseries close by. It was approximately 20 minutes walk to the lake or the middle of downtown where you’ll find many restaurants and stores. Be sure to visit Martel for a dessert or some quiche! We also liked a little Italian place called Fifty Fifty and the Crossbow Pub. Having stayed an entire month, there were a few things I could’ve used that were missing in the apt, but I managed. Overall, we were perfectly happy and would stay again. Helena, was very kind and responded quickly to any questions. One more thing, coming from CA which is nearly always in a drought and we have to have low flow toilets and showers, the water pressure in the apt was incredible and very appreciated! Til next time, Au revoire, Geneva. 😁 The Longs

10.0 / 10.0

We loved it. 😁

We loved it. 😁

10.0 / 10.0

my stay at apartment orion in geneva &help⊃port from Helena Rigotti,the owner

my stay at apartment orion in geneva &help⊃port from Helena Rigotti,the owner

very nice place to stay.very well& beautifully furnished and very spacious including a large balcony with chairs & table.the kitchen is really very well equipped indeed. I liked the location,just at the outskirt of the main city centre,but a easy walking distance from main attractions & bus stop close by.there are useful shops near by.Helena responded promptly to any questions and was very helpful indeed.Also I was surprised at the size of the television screen which I have not come across in many .hotels ≈artments where I had stayed in past excellent and highly recommended

10.0 / 10.0

RECOMMEND 100%

RECOMMEND 100%

Beautiful , clean , warm and very good location. Nice owner and doormen!

10.0 / 10.0

Appartement agreable, bien aménagé. Quartier tranquille, mais aussi près de la ville vieille

Appartement agreable, bien aménagé. Quartier tranquille, mais aussi près de la ville vieille

Très bien

10.0 / 10.0

Bel appartement fot bien situé

Bel appartement fot bien situé

L'appartement est bien situé par rapport à la circulation dans Genève. Très fonctionnel et globalement bien équipé. La procédure de remise des clefs ou de départ est finalement bien pratique même si elle surprend un peu. Tout s'est déroulé comme prévu. Là où l'on pensait que le stationnement de la voiture serait compliqué à Genève le principe des places de parking réservées à l'immeuble était fort agréable. Un très bon ressenti d'une manière générale et aucun regret sur le choix de ce logement. Merci pour cette belle prestation qui a fortement contribué à la réussite de ce séjour. Martine et Jean-Marc

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Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Large charming apartment, bright, close to the center and the Old Town. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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