{"id":148,"date":"2024-04-10T10:13:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2025-05-13T09:09:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T09:09:59","slug":"geneva-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/geneva-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Geneva on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The city features fun-filled activities, and accommodation, restaurants and caf\u00e9s that cater to all budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"block-heading\">Getting to Geneva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva is at the heart of Europe, with an international airport offering direct flights to over 140 destinations and a convenient <strong>hub for low-cost carrier Easyjet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The train journey from the airport to the city center takes just 6 minutes.<br>In fact, coming to Geneva by train can be a convenient option as there is a fast TGV connection to Paris, a direct line to Milan and Intercity trains to Zurich and beyond (see here for train timetables:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbb.ch\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sbb.ch\/en<\/a>&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another <strong>economical transport<\/strong> option is long-distance bus travel, for example with Flixbus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geneve.com\/en\/plan-stay\/affordable-geneva\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.geneve.com\/en\/plan-stay\/affordable-geneva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.geneve.com\/en\/plan-stay\/affordable-geneva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>List of youth hostel:<br>City Hostel Geneva: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityhostel.ch\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cityhostel.ch<\/a><br>Geneva Hostel: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genevahostel.ch\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.genevahostel.ch<\/a><br>MEININGER Hotel Gen\u00e8ve Centre Charmilles: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/geneva\/hotel-geneva-center-charmilles\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com<\/a>   <br>Stay kooook : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staykooook.com\/geneva-city\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.staykooook.com\/geneva-city\/<\/a> <br>airbnb Geneva: <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.airbnb.ch\/a\/stays\/Geneva--Switzerland?c=.pi0.pk393578423_136657691245&amp;localized_ghost=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7uP2rZPbhQMVlj8GAB1uSgomEAAYASAAEgJjYPD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1713972029_YzZkNWE5NWI0NTY1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fr.airbnb.ch\/a\/stays\/Geneva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"block-heading\">Free public transport in Geneva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Geneva has a vast public transport network of trains, buses, streetcars and shuttle boats (mouette).<br>Official TPG website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpg.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.tpg.ch<\/a><br>It&#8217;s important to note that all these modes of transport are free for people staying in a hotel or AirBnB in Geneva. Find out more before you arrive by clicking on this weblink: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geneve.com\/en\/plan-stay\/getting-around\/geneva-transport-card-for-hosts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.geneve.com\/en\/plan-stay\/getting-around\/geneva-transport-card-for-hosts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"loading-placeholder shine\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1\/ 1.18048780488\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00.png 387w, https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00-119x140.png 119w\" width=\"205\" height=\"242\" src=\"\/\/:0\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Capture D\u2019\u00e9cran 2025 05 13 \u00e0 10 58 00\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\"   loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00.png\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Capture D\u2019\u00e9cran 2025 05 13 \u00e0 10 58 00\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00.png 387w, https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/sa2025.iavceivolcano.org\/content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/capture-decran-2025-05-13-a-10.58.00-119x140.png 119w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"block-heading\">Where to eat ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For eating (local of course) on a budget but without compromising on quality,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chezmacousine.ch\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Chez ma Cousine<\/a>&nbsp;is the place to be. Specialising in chicken, the establishment offers a succulent Thai chicken curry or Half a roast chicken with the famous Cousine sauce. An international city, you\u2019ll also find the best Indian, Ethiopian and Italian restaurants in the P\u00e2quis district. If your preference goes to Lebanese gastronomy,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/parfumsdebeyrouth.ch\/en\/accueil\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parfums de Beyrouth<\/a>&nbsp;is an absolute must. For real burger lovers, not of the junk food persuasion,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/inglewood.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Inglewood<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 in Eaux-Vives or Plainpalais \u2013 will have you drooling with its skillfully prepared local products. Finally, several restaurants feature typical local menus and picturesque settings, such as Caf\u00e9 Vaudois or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cavevalaisanne.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cave Valaisanne<\/a>, that allow you to discover Switzerland\u2019s culinary specialities at reasonable prices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"block-heading\">Meet and Taste Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register for the conference (in-person registration type), you will receive a CHF 20.00 voucher (Meet and Taste card) for a selected list of restaurants.<br>For further information: <a href=\"https:\/\/pro.geneve.com\/en\/meet-taste-card\">https:\/\/pro.geneve.com\/en\/meet-taste-card<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city features fun-filled activities, and accommodation, restaurants and caf\u00e9s that cater to all budgets. 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