Genoa Historical Centre Travel Guide

Genoa

A bustling street with outdoor seating, people walking, and a banner advertising an event.
A harbor with various boats, including a large cruise ship, and a city skyline with modern and older buildings.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a prominent clock, and a bustling square.
A crowded cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and red banners.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent cruise ship docked at the port, historic buildings, and a green-domed structure.

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A grand building with ornate columns and a tiled floor.

Piazza de Ferrari

9.0/10 (1,013 reviews)
Stroll past the quaint shops and cafés that line the narrow alleys leading to Genoa’s main square then visit the historic buildings surrounding it.
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Things to do

Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket

Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket

£5
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket
Portofino On Your Own from Genoa

Day Trip from Genoa to Portofino

£56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip from Genoa to Portofino
Luggage Storage in Stazione

Genoa: Luggage Storage

£6
per adult
Genoa: Luggage Storage
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

£12
per adult
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center
Genoa: Villa del Principe Museum Ticket

Genoa: Villa del Principe Museum Ticket

£13
per adult
Genoa: Villa del Principe Museum Ticket
Aquarium of Genoa Ticket and Whale Watching Cruise

Aquarium of Genoa Ticket and Whale Watching Cruise

£62
per adult
Aquarium of Genoa Ticket and Whale Watching Cruise
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Top hotels in Genoa Historical Centre

Bristol Palace Hotel

Bristol Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Via XX Settembre 35 Genoa GE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £174 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£174
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was fantastic here. It's in a great location, clean and friendly staff. The breakfast was also a huge highlight. I highly recommend. Bring your own hair dryer, the one provided isn't good."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Bristol Palace Hotel
Best Western Plus City Hotel

Best Western Plus City Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Sebastiano 6 Genoa GE
The price is £115 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£115
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (705 reviews)
"Good modern breakfast room that was also a restaurant in the evening but we couldn’t use it as hadn’t booked . Clean room average size . Big bathroom and nice shower . No bar in the hotel . Near the nice square and also bus including the hop on bus and the metro . Plenty of restaurants nearby. Was ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus City Hotel
Hotel Nuovo Nord

Hotel Nuovo Nord

3 out of 5
Via Balbi 153/r Genoa GE
The price is £89 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£89
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (663 reviews)
"Good hotel to stay a night. Close to the central station with a good parking in case you want to stay a night in Genova before taking the ferry to the islands."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel Nuovo Nord
THE SEVEN GENOVA

THE SEVEN GENOVA

Via degli Orefici, 7 Genoa GE
Stay at this aparthotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Popular attractions Old Port and Piazza de Ferrari are located ...
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THE SEVEN GENOVA
Best Western Hotel Metropoli

Best Western Hotel Metropoli

3 out of 5
P.zza Fontane Marose Genoa GE
The price is £105 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£105
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Best Western Hotel Metropoli
Hotel De Ville

Hotel De Ville

4 out of 5
Via di Sottoripa 5 Genoa GE
The price is £92 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£92
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)
"Our room was facing the harbor. But the freeway was between us and water. Very noisy. Breakfast was excellent. Very walkable, but in a rundown part of the city."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel De Ville
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Where to stay in Genoa Historical Centre

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A historic building with ornate architecture and a fountain in front.
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Centro Est

Centro Est is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, popular aquarium and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Spianata Castelletto or Christopher Columbus Monument while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A grand fountain in a plaza with ornate buildings in the background.

Centro Ovest

Unique features of Centro Ovest include the waterfront views and historical sites. Make a stop by Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal or Fiumara Shopping & Fun while you're exploring the area.

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and arched windows.
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San Vincenzo

If you're spending some time in San Vincenzo, La casa di Cristoforo Colombo and Piazza de Ferrari are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent church tower, and a marina with numerous boats.

Nervi

Unique features of Nervi include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Passeggiata di Anita Garibaldi or Port of Nervi while you're exploring the area.

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore, a white building, and lush greenery.

Levante

Unique features of Levante include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Port of Nervi or Passeggiata di Anita Garibaldi while you're exploring the area.

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