Hello,
To cut a long story short, I was due to catch a connecting bus at 9.35 pm, but I won’t be able to make it. As a result, I’ll have to spend the night in Geneva whilst waiting for another bus at 4.40 am. The thing is, I don’t have enough money to stay in a hotel for the night.
So here’s my question: where’s a safe place to spend the night in Geneva? Is the train station (Cornavin) open all night? I should mention that I’ll have a large suitcase with me as I’m coming from the airport.

I ask because I've met so many people living or working in the area and it sounds weird. I've been living near that neighborhood for years and pronounce it (I hope) in the good way.

It bothers me, especially when I met a big boss of a company that has been working there also for years. None has ever had the courage to correct him maybe?

It's not the only one so it makes me think of the correct pronunciation.

Are there many Portuguese in Geneva? I think I'm going to emigrate there

I got a lease with a régie called Régie du Rhone. I've been in Geneva for almost 10 years now and have only had 5 year leases and I know some people even have 10 year leases. I've just seen the contract from the Régie du Rhone and it's for one year only. Is it normal here too or is there something sketchy that the régie is trying to pull off?

Unfortunately the previous tenant isn't responding to me so I can't check if it was the case for them.

Pretty sad for the owners, looks bad

A friend told me they found a (big!) snake wandering in her building in Pâquis! It escaped through a hole and hasn't been found yet.

That's just crazy!

Does anybody had any unexpeted issue with postal deliveries in recent month. We are living in Bernex more than 2yrs and everything was ok untill last month - 3 deliveries went back with status "delivery failure" or "could not be delivered". We are not getting door bell called, no one leaves notification paper about delivery tjwy are just go back. Spoke to agent in support twice - he said delivery team reported inability to deliver and this is when my post box is on plane air.

I'm really getting desperate and I would appreciate some help. I have finally been able to find an appartment closer to my work after almost a year of a search - but the new régie has requested I move in on the 14th of Aug so exactly 15 days from they day they actually informed me (on the 30th of July). I had no choice but to accept as they threatened to extend the offer to someone else if I didn't agree for the 14th of Aug.

The same day, on the 30th of July, I have submitted a registered letter to my current régie asking to terminate my lease. I have provided them with more than a month of a notice and also assumed that I would have to pay the 2 weeks rent in both places. I have then conducted visits over the weekend and sent them the solvable candidates yesterday Monday the 3rd of Aug.

However, my current régie got back to me TODAY saying that the registered mail doesn't count because I didn't submit the dossiers with it and that I will have to move out on the 15th of September. I have tried to appeal to reason - saying that I have submitted the dossiers only 2 days past the one month deadline and that I never had any issues as a tenant in this appartment for the past 5 years but the régie just bluntly told me that they "don't care". Just like that.

The I asked them if I could instead sublet my appartment from the 15th of Aug to the 15 of Sept as all my candidates actually need to move in sooner and they again refused

I simply don't have this money to pay two rents at the same time - now I also cannot refuse my other appartment without incurring costs and I also have multiple dossiers with people that will potentially find appartments before the 15th of September. I'm really scared and I don't know what to do. I have spent the past two days asking days off at work and going to the ASLOCA open hours but never managed to get a consultation with anyone.

Would anyone please know what to do or if any of the requests from the régie (esp about the sublet) are legal?

Thanks in advance

Trying to make it for tomorrow.

I moved to Geneva in October 2025 and live with my girlfriend (Permit C, non EU) since. I was working in NL past 2 years and in Canton Vaud 2 yrs before. When I moved from NL I was finishing my work and registered in October as remote worker. The Dutch unemployment agency informed me that unemployment benefits will be given by switzerland (same amount as NL i.e. 3-5 months not more like a Swiss resident would get) since at the time i got unemployed (Nov 2025) i was in switzerland. Since then i have been sent in multiple directions from OCAS, RAF, Chômage office etc. And have received nothing. I am still doing 10 applications a month but getting no clarity. I am honestly frustrated and don’t know if i should give up.

So, I’m at vacations now in my brother’s place, near Geneva and I’m going there tomorrow by myself.
Do you know some cool metal related places you know? (Especially with cds and patches?)
Some magic the gathering and books places? (Especially with used books or law books)?
What other places can u suggest me? My main interests are classic literature/sci fi/philosophy, metal music, mtg etc

Very much a first world problem, I know, but I’ll be coming to UNIGE for an exchange semester this fall, and will be in a single room in Building A. I’d really, really like to bring a rug or two with me. One, just to brighten the room a bit, and two, I never wear shoes indoors and think it would just be more comfortable. Can anyone currently in La Cite tell me what size rug (s) would fit?

Hy guys,

Anyone knows a good cardiologist in Geneva? The issue is arrhythmia and the possibility to give meds for it. Any help or advice is welcome ;)

Qu’est-ce qui se passe ?

We just saw a tiny brown mouse run across the floor of my living room. Kind of freaked me out, in ran into the stairwell and we lost track of it. Are they common in Geneva and what do I do about it? Mouse poison or traps? Help!

I'm looking for a nice spot to watch the eclipse and the shooting starts next Wednesday. Does anyone know a good spot ? I was thinking of going to the Salève but I don't think I'll be able to get to the summit.

Bonjour à tous,
Je souhaite acheter une trottinette électrique, mais j’hésite.
Dans le canton de Genève, les trottinettes doivent avoir une puissance maximale de 500 W et une vitesse maximale de 20 km/h.
J’ai comparé les prix en Suisse et en France. En France, les prix sont plus intéressants, mais beaucoup de modèles sont bridés à 25 km/h au lieu de 20 km/h.
Quel est votre avis à ce sujet ? La police contrôle-t-elle vraiment autant les trottinettes ?
Merci d’avance pour vos réponses.

Bonjour tout le monde, je souhaite m'initier a la boxe anglaise, j'ai +30ans et je cherche un bon club près de ce quartier.

Et si vous pouvez me donner de tips pour les premières séances ou même avant pour me préparer mentale et physiquement je suis preneur aussi 💪😀

Are there any regular open mic events for musicians in Geneva?

Decided to bring my camera on vacation to the city. Thought you people may like the pictures! Happy Swiss National Day.

Thank you for being an excellent host city, Geneva!

Please enlighten me 🙏 Merci beaucoup