Guest house in the historic heart of Genoa, a few steps from the Aquarium and the Rolli Palaces, with air-conditioned rooms and buffet breakfast.
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De Ville Guest House is a guest house in the historic center of Genoa, 400 meters from the Genoa Aquarium and 500 meters from the University, in Piazza Fossatello. The property is aimed at those who want to move around on foot among the alleys of the center, with Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi reachable within a few minutes’ walk.
The rooms, all with a kitchenette, feature air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries; some room types offer a city view. The range includes triple rooms, quadruple rooms and a superior apartment with a separate living area and washing machine, designed for longer stays or groups of travelers.
General services include a 24-hour front desk, room service, airport transfer, luggage storage and bicycle rental. Breakfast, served buffet-style, offers continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, while the on-site restaurant serves local traditional dishes with menus available on request for special dietary needs. Pets are allowed, with a possible surcharge.
The rooms at De Ville Guest House share air conditioning, soundproofed walls, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a kitchenette equipped with a hob, oven, refrigerator and electric kettle, designed for those who want to manage some meals independently during their stay. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as bed linen and towels provided by the property.
The spacious range starts with the 35 sqm Triple Room with a sofa bed and a large double bed, continues with the 50 sqm Quadruple Room which adds a city view, and reaches the 55 sqm Superior Apartment, the only option with a separate living area, independent bedroom and its own washing machine, ideal for families or extended stays in the heart of Genoa.
The most compact of the room types offered, with 35 sqm of space and a kitchenette complete with hob, oven and refrigerator. The private bathroom offers a shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries, while air conditioning and soundproofing ensure good rest even in the city center.
15 sqm larger than the Triple Room, this room adds a city view as a distinctive feature, along with a living area with sofa and a separate dining area. The full kitchenette and air conditioning make it suitable for small groups or families staying several days.
The only accommodation in the property organized as a true apartment, with a bedroom separate from the living room and a private washing machine, an amenity absent in the other room types. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and toiletries, while the city view completes the most spacious setting in the guest house.
De Ville Guest House offers a 24-hour front desk, useful for those arriving in Genoa with flexible schedules, along with room service, airport transfer and shuttle service on request. Those traveling by bicycle will find bike rental available, while luggage storage helps guests who want to visit the city before or after official check-in.
For dining, the property offers an on-site restaurant with Italian dishes and menus available on request for special diets, as well as a kettle for tea and coffee available in the room. Breakfast, included in the stay, is served buffet-style with continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Every room is air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a kitchenette with utensils, hob, oven and refrigerator, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services and free WiFi throughout the property. Pets are welcome, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
De Ville Guest House is located in Piazza Fossatello, in the heart of Genoa’s historic center, one of the largest medieval districts in Europe, made up of narrow lanes, shops and frescoed palaces. From here you can reach the Church of San Siro on foot in a few minutes, just 50 meters away, and the birthplace of Giuseppe Mazzini, equally close.
The location is also convenient for those arriving without a car: the Darsena metro station is 200 meters away, San Giorgio station is 300 meters away, and Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away. The Genoa Aquarium is just 400 meters away, the University of Genoa 500 meters, while Porto Antico and Piazza San Lorenzo are both within 600 meters.
Those staying here can spend their days visiting the Rolli Palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage site: Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi are all within 300 meters, as is the Spianata Castelletto viewpoint. In summer, the beaches of Boccadasse and Punta Vagno are reachable within a few kilometers for a seaside break, while in every season the Galata Museo del Mare, 500 meters away, and Palazzo Ducale, just over half a kilometer away, offer worthwhile cultural options. For meals, the area around the guest house is rich in trattorias and Genoese focaccia shops, including some just a few steps from the entrance.
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Guests especially praise the central location, rated 9.1, and the staff’s helpfulness, rated 8.9. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels, while value for money and WiFi receive the most modest scores among the reviewed categories.
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Yes, De Ville Guest House accepts pets, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, De Ville Guest House includes breakfast, served buffet-style with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
De Ville Guest House is located about 400 meters from the Genoa Aquarium, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
De Ville Guest House offers a garage for parking vehicles, not free of charge.
Yes, all rooms and the apartment at De Ville Guest House feature a kitchenette with a hob, oven, refrigerator and utensils.
Yes, De Ville Guest House offers a 24-hour front desk service to assist guests.
