Genoa is something else.
Or, we suppose, Genoa was the something before everything else came along.
Genoa is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. It was a maritime monster once upon a time, putting other global ports to shame, and still remains the busiest in all of Italy (much to the chagrin of Genoa’s longtime rival, Venice).
Christopher Columbus was born here and so were the earliest blue jeans, and pesto, and the first public bank on the planet.
And your Italian adventure can begin here, too, right when you step off the platform at Genova Piazza Principe railway station and check into one of the best hotels in Genoa.
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The best hotels in Genoa, Italy
You deserve more than just a motel. Get it at the best hotels in Genoa.
Grand Hotel Savoia
Best hotel in Genoa, Italy, for embellished accommodations
From the Secret Suite to the Classic, the rooms of Grand Hotel Savoia are anything but plain. Parquet flooring, decorated ceilings, and rich furnishings adorn every room of this circa 1897 hotel.
Hotel Bristol Palace
Best hotel in Genoa for an evening at Palazzo Ducale
When you’re treating yourself to an evening of entertainment at the Doge’s Palace, spoil yourself with a night at nearby Hotel Bristol Palace. Check into the “La Superba” presidential suite and pamper yourself in the Calacatta marble bathroom with its Turkish bath, Dead Sea bath salts, and over a dozen essences to leave you smelling as lavish as your room.
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Boutique accommodation in Genoa, Italy
When you want something refined, these boutique hotels in Genoa deliver.
Hotel de Ville
Best boutique accommodation in Genoa for an exclusive vibe
Genoa’s ancient port is just beyond the windows of Hotel de Ville, a cozy space within an 18th-century mansion. Restored frescos embrace the opulence of yesterday while modern furnishings keep it chill by today’s standards. Wander the hallways and you’ll find Baroque art adorning the public spaces.
Hotel Palazzo Grillo
Best boutique accommodation in Genoa for art lovers
The first floor of the Hotel Palazzo Grillo is an exhibition space with free admission, and while the 25 rooms above require your credit card, you’ll be delighted by its design all the same. Vaulted ceilings and frescoed living areas make the deluxe duplex suite a fantastic home away from home near the Palazzo San Giorgio.
Image Credit and Location: Ostello Bello, Genoa, Italy
Budget-friendly hostels and hotels in Genoa, Italy
Gen-know-ah place where you can stay for cheap in Genoa? We do.
Ostello Bello Genova
Best hostel in Genoa near Genova train station
A hostel near the Genova Piazza Principe train station? You don’t need to twist our leg to save money. This nautical themed hostel won’t sink your budget. The bar is open 24/7, as is the communal kitchen, and terrace. Everything from a movie room to live events fill Ostello Bello, and with private rooms available, it might as well be one of the best hotels in Genoa.
Victoria House Hostel
Best hostel in Genoa for engaging with the culture
Get to know Genoa on a dime with a stay at the Victoria House Hostel. Located near Genova Brignole train station (a perfect launch point for a day trip to Milan), Victoria House Hostel has bunk style dormitories with added perks like a private bathroom or private balcony and a little breakfast buffet in the morning. The staff offers exclusive activities for its guests, including a walking tour, family dinner, and wine tasting experience.
Hotel Genziana
Best hotel in Genoa for low cost comfort
If you’re fishing for a cheap stay, Hotel Genziana is a catch. Close to the aquarium and San Giorgio metro station, this budget hotel wakes you up with a traditional Italian breakfast, complete with Genoese focaccia. Keep costs, but not comfort, as low as possible by selecting a room with a shared private bathroom on the same floor.
Trains to Genoa
Finding accommodation in Genoa, Italy, is almost as easy as finding affordable train tickets to Genoa when you download the Trainline app. Let us hook you up with cheap tickets on Italy’s extensive railway network so you can explore Cinque Terre, the filming locations for Letters to Juliet in Verona, and even get to Rome in 5 hours.
Header Image Credit: Getty Images, Chiara Salvadori. Image Location: Boccadasse, Genoa, Italy