A B&B in the historic heart of Genoa, just steps from Palazzo Ducale and the Aquarium, with simple rooms, city views and Italian breakfast in a shared apartment.
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B&B La Casa del Cuoco is a family-run bed and breakfast in the historic centre of Genoa, on Via Luccoli, just steps from Palazzo Ducale and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo.
The property offers two simple and bright rooms, set within an apartment shared with the host: the Double/Twin Room, of about 10 sqm and configurable with a double bed or two single beds, and the Deluxe Double Room, larger at 15 sqm with a large double bed. Both offer views over the rooftops of the historic centre, a coffee machine in the room and a shared bathroom with shower and bidet.
Every morning guests are served an Italian breakfast, while free WiFi covers all areas. The location, rated 9.7 by guests, is ideal for exploring the Rolli Palaces, the Genoa Aquarium and the old port on foot, and is well connected to the De Ferrari and San Giorgio metro stations, both a few minutes’ walk away. A fitting choice for those seeking an authentic stay in the heart of the city, on a modest budget and with direct contact with local Genoese life.
The two rooms at B&B La Casa del Cuoco share the same simple, well-kept style, designed for those seeking an essential stay in the heart of Genoa. Both room types feature a dining or living area, a coffee machine, views over the rooftops of the historic centre and a shared bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, shared with the host of the property.
The Double/Twin Room, at 10 sqm, is the more flexible option thanks to the choice between a French double bed or two single beds, ideal for friends or families with different needs. The Deluxe Double Room, at 15 sqm, is instead the more spacious of the two, offered with a single large double bed, designed for couples wanting a few extra square metres.
The smaller of the two rooms, at just 10 sqm, but also the more versatile: the bed configuration can be requested as a French double bed or as two separate single beds, ideal for those travelling with a friend or preferring independent beds. It features a dining area, views over the rooftops of the historic centre and a coffee machine, while the bathroom, with shower and bidet, is shared with the host.
At 15 sqm, this is the largest room in the property, designed for couples wanting a few extra square metres compared to the Double/Twin Room. It offers a single large double bed, a sofa corner and views over the rooftops of the historic centre. Here too, the bathroom, with shower and bidet, is shared with the host.
B&B La Casa del Cuoco provides guests with free WiFi throughout the property and an on-site coffee corner, with a kettle for tea and a coffee machine available also for those with special dietary needs, thanks to a special diet menu on request.
General facilities include luggage storage, key access, a carbon monoxide detector and heating, useful during the colder seasons. The entirely non-smoking property also hosts temporary art exhibitions and film nights, an original touch for those who want to experience hospitality in a less conventional way.
The rooms, furnished with parquet flooring, offer a dining or living area, a sofa, a bedside power outlet and a wardrobe, while the shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and bed linen included.
The property is located on Via Luccoli, one of Genoa’s historic shopping streets, right in the heart of the caruggi, the famous network of medieval alleys that characterises the heart of Genoa. Around the building, noble palaces, small artisan workshops and traditional taverns follow one another, in an authentically urban and pedestrian setting, away from the traffic of the main roads. Despite the liveliness of the area, the stone buildings and frescoed palaces create an intimate atmosphere, typical of Genoa’s historic centre, one of the largest in Europe.
The central location ensures quick connections with the rest of the city: the De Ferrari metro station is about 250 metres away, while San Giorgio is 350 metres away. Genova Piazza Principe railway station, a key hub for national connections, can be reached within a few minutes, and Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away. Restaurants such as Trattoria San Carlo and C’Era una Volta are also just a few steps away, both about 40-50 metres from the property.
Guests staying here can reach Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi on foot in just a few minutes, key stops on the Rolli Palaces itinerary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Genoa Aquarium, one of the largest in Europe, is about 500 metres away, while Porta Soprana, the ancient medieval gate near Christopher Columbus’s birthplace, is 450 metres away. Not far away is also the Porto Antico, with the Bigo area, ideal for a waterfront stroll in any season. In summer, it’s worth heading to the beaches of Boccadasse or Vernazzola, both about 4 km away, for a seaside break after exploring the historic centre.
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Reviews particularly praise the host’s hospitality (9.5) and the location, rated 9.7, among the most appreciated in the area. The value for money (9.5) and cleanliness (9.4) are also very good. The lowest score concerns the WiFi (6.3), the only aspect where the property could improve.
No, B&B La Casa del Cuoco does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, B&B La Casa del Cuoco includes an Italian breakfast for all guests.
Yes, B&B La Casa del Cuoco offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, the rooms at B&B La Casa del Cuoco share a bathroom with the host, equipped with shower, bidet and hairdryer.
B&B La Casa del Cuoco is about 500 metres from the Genoa Aquarium, easily reachable on foot.
B&B La Casa del Cuoco does not have private parking, but it is located in a pedestrian area well served by the metro.
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