Cosy guest house in the historic centre of Genoa, among the caruggi alleys and historic squares, with a garden, air conditioning and Italian breakfast.
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City Hill Genova is a guest house located in the heart of Genoa, just a short walk from Piazza De Ferrari and about 900 metres from Piazza Matteotti, with a garden and non-smoking rooms equipped with free WiFi throughout the property.
The property offers four room types, from the more compact Single Room to the Classic Quadruple Room designed for families or small groups, along with double room options such as the Superior. Every room is air-conditioned, soundproofed and features a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer, as well as a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and desk.
Guests can also make use of a garden, shuttle service and private check-in, along with an Italian breakfast served each morning. The location is particularly convenient for those wishing to explore the main monuments of the historic centre on foot, such as Porta Soprana and Palazzo Ducale, or to quickly reach the Genoa Aquarium or the beaches of Punta Vagno, less than two kilometres away. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 12 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane.
The four rooms at City Hill Genova cover a range of needs, from solo travellers to small groups: from the compact 11 sqm Single Room to the spacious 30 sqm Classic Quadruple Room, along with two double room options of similar size but with slightly different features. All rooms share air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer, as well as a flat-screen TV and wardrobe, ensuring a good level of comfort regardless of the room type chosen.
What sets the rooms apart is mainly their size and a few details, such as the inner courtyard view of the Quadruple Room or the more private atmosphere of the Superior, designed for those looking for a double room with a more refined touch. This selection suits both short solo stays and stays as a couple or family, always in the heart of Genoa’s historic centre.
The largest of the available rooms, designed for families or small groups thanks to its 30 sqm. It offers a view of the inner courtyard, air conditioning and soundproofing, with a private bathroom complete with shower, bidet and hairdryer. Tiled flooring, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV complete the furnishings.
A double room with a view of the quiet inner street, air-conditioned and soundproofed. The private bathroom features a shower and hairdryer, while the room itself is furnished with a wardrobe, desk, tiled flooring and independent heating.
The most compact room in the property, ideal for solo travellers. It offers a view of the quiet street, air conditioning and soundproofing, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and hairdryer. The furnishings are completed by a wardrobe, desk and tiled flooring.
While the same size as the Double Room with Private Bathroom, the Superior stands out for its greater attention to detail and a bathroom complete with shower and hairdryer. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it is a choice designed for those wanting a more refined stay as a couple.
City Hill Genova offers a garden, shuttle service and private, express check-in/check-out, as well as a 24-hour security system with CCTV cameras both outside and in common areas. The property is entirely non-smoking, with marble or tiled floors, soundproofing and heating throughout.
Every room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, toilet, toiletries, hairdryer and wardrobe or closet, as well as a desk and clothes rack for those travelling with extra luggage. Internet access is also available via free WiFi throughout the property and a flat-screen TV in each room.
An invoice is also available on request, and family-friendly options are provided, with rooms designed to accommodate more guests. Parking is included at no extra cost, a useful detail for those arriving by car in Genoa’s city centre.
City Hill Genova is located in the heart of the historic centre, among Genoa’s caruggi alleys, just a short walk from Piazza De Ferrari and the main monuments of the old town. The area is lively and pedestrian, full of small bars and restaurants such as Pizzeria Locale, just 40 metres away, and Rosticceria Zino by Orto19, about 50 metres away, ideal for a quick break while strolling through the alleys.
Transport links are convenient even without a car: Sarzano/Sant’Agostino metro station is 450 metres away, while De Ferrari is about 600 metres away. Genova Brignole railway station, the main rail hub, can be reached in about one kilometre, and Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 12 km away. Porta Soprana, one of the city’s historic gates, is 400 metres away, while Piazza Matteotti is 650 metres away.
For those visiting Genoa, the historic centre offers numerous attractions within easy reach: Palazzo Ducale is 650 metres away, the Palazzo Rosso museum is 1.1 km away, and the Genoa Aquarium, among the largest in Europe, is about 1.2 km away, perfect for a visit in any season. In summer, the beaches of Punta Vagno, 1.3 km away, and Boccadasse, a fishing village about 3.3 km away, are easily reachable for a day at the sea, while in winter the Spianata di Castelletto, a scenic viewpoint 1.3 km away, offers a striking view over the port and the rooftops of the old town.
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Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the central location, scoring 9.4, particularly appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also receive very positive feedback, while the value for money remains the more modest score, though still solid at 8.9.
City Hill Genova is located in the city’s historic centre, about 650 metres from Palazzo Ducale and 400 metres from Porta Soprana, in a convenient position for exploring the main monuments on foot.
Yes, City Hill Genova offers free parking to its guests, a useful service for those arriving by car in the city centre.
No, City Hill Genova does not allow pets on the property.
Yes, City Hill Genova includes an Italian-style breakfast for its guests.
The minimum age required to check in at City Hill Genova is 18 years.
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City Hill Genova offers four room types: the 11 sqm Single Room, two 17 sqm Double Rooms (Double Room with Private Bathroom and Superior), and the 30 sqm Classic Quadruple Room, all with a private bathroom and air conditioning.
