Genoa: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 68 - 150 Hotel Veronese
 Set in the heart of the city, 50 metres from Genoa Aquarium, Hotel Veronese offers classic rooms with air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. A buffet b… MoreEUR 40 - 85 Hotel Tommaseo
 This small hotel is next to Piazza Tommaseo, one of the most picturesque squares in the centre of Genoa. Genova Brignole Railway Station is a short wa… MoreEUR 50 - 170 Hotel Viale Sauli
 This charming hotel is situated in the heart of Genoa and all that the city has to offer is within easy reach.
Whether you are visiting the city on b… MoreEUR 48 - 120 Hotel Vittoria
 Hotel Vittoria provides great value accommodation just 200 metres from Genoa´s Piazza Principe Station. Family-run, it offers friendly and effic… MoreEUR 63 - 249 Idea Hotel Genova San Biagio
 Hotel San Biagio is just 20 minutes´ drive from Genoa centre and the Cristoforo Colombo Airport. It offers free parking and free internet.
The … MoreEUR 65 - 95 Hotel Soana
 Hotel Soana is located in the heart of of Genoa, right on the main Via XX Settembre, on the 4th floor of an historic building.
Hotel Soana is only a … MoreEUR 70 - 210 Hotel Nuovo Nord
 Hotel Nuovo Nord is an affordable bed and breakfast enjoying a wonderfully central location in Genoa. Set 50 m from the train station, everything is j… MoreEUR 80 - 160 Hotel Iris
 Hotel Iris is located in Quarto dei Mille, just 100 metres from the beach. It offers free parking and air-conditioned rooms with LCD TV, minibar and p… MoreEUR 47 - 220 Hotel La Capannina
 Just a 10-minute drive from Genoa centre, Hotel La Capannina is in the Boccadasse neighbourhood, 300 metres from the main promenade and beach. It offe… MoreEUR 95 - 230 Hotel Laurens
 Hotel Laurens is set in an elegant villa in the quiet Albaro neighbourhood, just 50 metres from Genoa´s Corso Italia and the Lido beach. All roo… MoreEUR 50 - 110 Hotel Le Tre Stazioni
 On the 2nd floor of an old building, this family-run 2-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation in a convenient location at great value rates.
The… MoreEUR 85 - 300 Il Giardino Di Albaro
 Il Giardino Di Albaro offers refined accommodation in the charming ambiance of the Albaro district, a short walking distance from Borgo di Boccadasse … MoreEUR 107 - 310 MarinaPlace Resort
 MarinaPlace Resort is set just one kilometer from Genoa Airport, in front of the docks inside the new port of Marina Genova Aeroporto. It offers a res… MoreEUR 99 - 480 Residenza D´Epoca Locanda di Palazzo Cicala
 Situated in Genoa’s central district, surrounded by fashion shops, art galleries and elegant restaurants, the Residenza D´Epoca is characteriz… MoreEUR 60 - 100 Rex Hotel Residence
 Set in Boccadasse area, 250 metres from the Ligurian Sea and less than a 10-minute drive from Genoa centre, Rex Hotel Residence offers rooms and apart… MoreEUR 140 - 330 Sheraton Genova Hotel
 Hotel Sheraton Genova is located less than 2 km from Cristoforo Colombo airport. It offers a free, scheduled transfer service to the airport and the c… MoreEUR 84 - 500 Starhotels President
 Starhotels President is 200 metres from Genoa´s Brignole Station, close to a shopping district. You are 15 minutes´ walk from Fiera di Gen… MoreEUR 74 - 254 Novotel Genova Ovest
 Just 700 metres from Genoa’s main cruise terminal harbour, Novotel Genova Ovest is a modern 4-star hotel near the city’s historic centre and 1.5 k… MoreEUR 76 - 454 NH Plaza
 Located a short walk away from Via Roma and Piazza De Ferrari, where the Ducal Palace and the Carlo Felice opera are placed, the hotel is ideally plac… MoreEUR 52 - 201 Mini Hotel
 Situated in the centre of Genoa, in front of Mazzini’s house (a museum of Risorgimento), the hotel is ideally set within easy reach of many of the c… MoreEUR 50 - 85 Morali Palace
 Still featuring elegant crystal chandeliers and antique furniture, Morali Palace dates back to the 1700s. It is set in the heart of Genoa, 200 metres … MoreEUR 92 - 165 MSNHotel Galles
 The Hotel Galles is located right in the heart of Genoa and offers a wonderful view of the sea as it overlooks the port and the beautiful Piazza del P… MoreEUR 91 - 990 NH Marina
 NH Marina is surrounded by the ancient harbour just 50 metres from Genoa´s famous aquarium, Il Bigo, and a 5-minute walk from city centre. The f… MoreEUR 59 - 199 Hotel Helvetia
 Hotel Helvetia is next to Darsena Metro Station, just a 5-minute walk from the Porto Antico that includes the water front and the Aquarium. It offers … MoreEUR 55 - 170 Hotel Galata
 Located between Genoa’s train station and its harbour, Hotel Galata provides convenient, great value accommodation. Relax on the sun terrace, which … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genoa: Guide
Genoa (Italian, Genova) is an historical port city in northern Italy. Genoa was the European Capital of Culture for 2004.
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By plane
The provides several daily flights from other major European cities such as Rome, Amsterdam, London, Munich, and Paris. From the airport it is fairly easy to rent a car or take a shuttle to the city center.
By train
Genoa can be easy travelled to by train from Milan, Turin, Rome, Tuscany (Pisa, Livorno and Florence (changing train in Pisa or Viareggio)) and France (There is a direct train connecting with Nice).
By car
Coming from Milan you can reach Genoa via the A7-E62 (approx. 145 km). Mind though that the last part, from Serravalle to Genoa, is incredibly twisty, making you wonder if you’re still on the highway or accidentally have taken a wrong turn into a motordrome. It’s therefore advisable to take an alternative route, turning off the A7 at the deviation near Tortona and heading on the A26/A7, following Genova, Ventimiglia, Savona, Voltri; making it a longer (+20 km), but certainly safer and more comfortable trip, unless you want to spice up you journey and observe how (some) Italians drive. The same highway is less twisty northbound.
Coming from Turin you can either take the A6/E717 to Savona (137 km) and then go to Genoa following the beautiful, but twisty A10 coast highway (an other 45 km) or follow the Genova Piacenza indications you'll find on the ringroad heading south. This latter is the shorter alternative (170 km total), but offers less sightseeing opportunities.
Coming from the French Riviera just follow the highway A10 and enjoy the sight (approx 160 km from the French border).
Coming from Tuscany you can take the A12 from Rosignano to Genoa; mind that you must have snow chains on board between the gates of Carrodano and Sestri Levante when travelling from November 1st to March 31st, even though snow is seldom a problem here.
By bus
Genoa can be reached via Eurolines coach from many European countries.
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There regular buses servicing the whole city, but the timetables one can see at stops are not always reliable. In addition to this there is a short tube railway connecting the city center with the perypheral district of Rivarolo.
Trains travel through the whole city in the east/west direction; this is probably the best way to travel if you plan to see some perypheral districts on the coastline, as no bus travels for the whole width of the city.
The historical center is serviced by bus only around some important squares and streets (Piazza Acquaverde for Stazione di Piazza Principe, Piazza della Nunziata, Largo Zecca, Piazza Corvetto, Piazza Caricamento); caruggi are best seen on foot.
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The Aquarium ();
The natal house of Cristoforo Colombo. In piazza Dante you will find what is said to be the natal house of Columbus;
The impressive fortification belt built on the hills surrounding the city, originating in the 16th Century;
There is a funicular railway servicing Monte Righi, where one can have pleasant walks on the surrounding hills and to the fortifications (see above), or just admire the spectacular view of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.
Spianata Castelletto is a nice belvedere where one can have a pleasant view of the city and of the seaport. It can be reached by public lift from Piazza della Nunziata or on foot from that very same square.
The vast majority of places charges service for a fixed amount per person, as is custom in Italy.
Trattoria Da Maria, Vico Testadoro 14 - ph. +39 010 581080 - Close to Piazza de Ferrari, traditional regional cuisine and a practical and crowded atmosphere. Possible opening for lunch only, no reservation.
Osteria La Lanterna, Via San Siro 12R - ph. +39 010 2461608 - Close to Via San Luca and Museo del Risorgimento, this restaurant offers mainly fish dishes at a very reasonable price.
Genoa makes a good base to explore Cinque Terre, La Spezia, or Chiavari.
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The Naval Museum;
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo;
The historical center;
Genoa is known to have Europe’s biggest historical center. This is the heart of the old city. It’s made up of an incredible amount of tiny streets and alleys called Caruggi. Walking through it will plump you right back in ancient times when Genoa was the most important harbour of the Mediterranean sea. The city is generally safe, but caution is to be applied, especially at night time and in the more quiet zones toward Piazza Principe and the old harbour, due to presence of small criminality.Do
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Hotel Cairoli , Via Cairoli 14 - Ph. +39 010 2461454 - Fax +39 010 2467512 . Situated in the historical center of the city and close to the Museum of the Risorgimento, the Aquarium, the Bigo and the Porto Antico. Single room from 55€, double room from 75€ (as of September 2006).Splurge
Hotel Bristol Palace
Best Western City
Hotel Savoia Majestic
Sheraton Genova
Hotel Romantik Pagoda
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