Bonnevoie
Bonnevoie is the residential district around Howald station, with Rue de Bonnevoie running north past pastelarias, small shops, bakeries and a decades-old hardware shop. Streets are well lit near that main road and quieter but still fine on the side streets, and the main downside at night is boredom rather than safety. Several hotels near Howald sit here, including the 4-star 1 Bedroom SPA Gym Terrace & Parking 600 m away, Luxurious City Retreat Balcony & Pool Access at 600 m, and the 3-star Elegant Escape Pool & Sauna at 630 m.
Cents
Cents is the other area given for this stretch of Bonnevoie, and hotels here keep you close to Howald while placing you in a calm residential setting. From these addresses the station is a short walk, and the old town remains a bus or tram ride away rather than a stroll. Among the options are Stylish Luxurious Apt w Pool & Gym ID214, 650 m from Howald, and Cozy one bedroom with convenient parking at 680 m. Families and long-stay visitors tend to do well in this pocket.