A welcoming guest house in the Principe district of Genoa, with family rooms, shared bathroom and free parking just steps from the historic centre.
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Delfino Blue is a guest house located in Genoa, in the Principe district, about 1.6 km from the Aquarium of Genoa and just a few steps from the train station of the same name. The property offers simple and functional rooms, designed for both solo travellers and families, all equipped with a flat-screen TV, desk and hairdryer, with a shared bathroom that includes a bidet and free toiletries.
The available rooms include larger family solutions, up to 30 sqm, and more compact options for couples, some with city views. Guests have access to a common lounge, a shared kitchen and a dedicated luggage storage area, useful for those travelling with luggage before or after check-in.
The location, especially appreciated by couples with a score of 8.5, allows guests to reach on foot points of interest such as Palazzo Reale, the Galata Museo del Mare and Porta Soprana, while the historic centre and the port are easily accessible thanks to the proximity of the metro. Pets are welcomed free of charge upon request, and free parking is available, a detail not to be taken for granted for those visiting the centre of Genoa by car.
The rooms at Delfino Blue are designed to meet different needs, from couples to small family groups, while sharing some essential features: flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer and a shared bathroom with bidet and free toiletries included in every room. The floors are tiled, the furnishings include a wardrobe or closet and a dining area, and all units are non-smoking.
The range goes from the Standard Double Room, the most compact at 15 sqm with an extra-large double bed, to the Family Room at 30 sqm with a double single bed plus an extra-large double bed and city view, up to a second family type at 25 sqm with a double bed and an additional sofa bed, suitable for those travelling in four. Each room has a different maximum occupancy, so guests can choose the solution best suited to the number of guests and the space desired during their stay in Genoa.
At 30 sqm, this is the largest of Delfino Blue’s family rooms and the only one overlooking the city. It has a dining area, wardrobe and shared bathroom with bidet and free toiletries, an environment designed for those looking for more space during their stay.
The most compact room type in the property, designed for couples’ stays. Despite its smaller size, it offers heating, a dining area and a shared bathroom with shower and bidet, with a cosier layout compared to the family rooms.
With an extra-large double bed and an additional sofa bed, this 25 sqm room is the only one designed to accommodate up to 4 people, ideal for families or small groups who want to share the same space during their visit to Genoa.
Delfino Blue offers guests a common lounge with a TV area, luggage storage space and lockers, as well as private check-in and check-out that ensure greater privacy on arrival and departure. The property is entirely non-smoking, with marble or tiled floors and heating throughout the common areas, while the upper floors are accessible only via stairs.
For those travelling by car, free street parking and a garage are available, a benefit not to be taken for granted in the centre of Genoa. Pets are allowed with no extra charge, and free WiFi is guaranteed throughout the property.
Guests can also use a shared kitchen and a food service offering fruit and menus for special diets upon request. The rooms share features such as flat-screen TV, desk and shared bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and bidet.
Delfino Blue is located in the Principe district of Genoa, an area just steps from the train station of the same name and served by the metro, with the Dinegro stop only 250 metres from the property. The neighbourhood retains an authentic, working-class character, dotted with historic buildings such as Villa del Principe and Palazzo Doria Pamphilii, both about 300 metres away.
The location allows guests to reach the historic port and the main museums of the centre on foot: the Galata Museo del Mare is 700 metres away, while Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Ducale are about 1.5 km away. The Aquarium of Genoa, one of the city’s most visited attractions, is 1.1 km away, and Genoa-Sestri Airport can be reached in a few minutes by car, about 4 km away. Genova Piazza Principe station is 350 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train.
Those staying here can spend their days exploring the historic centre, among the caruggi, churches such as the Santuario di San Francesco da Paola and historic squares such as San Lorenzo and Matteotti, or climb up to Spianata Castelletto, 1.5 km away, for a panoramic view over the city and the port. In summer, the beaches of Boccadasse and Vernazzola, about 5.5 km away, offer an easily reachable seaside alternative, while in cooler months D’Albertis Castle and its gardens remain an interesting cultural stop less than a kilometre from the property.
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Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.6, and appreciate the cleanliness and location, both above 8.8. The value for money is convincing, while WiFi receives the lowest score, indicating room for improvement in the connection.
Yes, Delfino Blue accepts pets upon request and at no extra charge.
Yes, Delfino Blue offers free street parking, as well as a garage, convenient for those visiting Genoa by car.
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No, the rooms at Delfino Blue have a shared bathroom, equipped with a bidet, shower and free toiletries.
Delfino Blue is about 1.1 km from the Aquarium of Genoa, comfortably reachable on foot.
Yes, Delfino Blue has family rooms, including one of 25 sqm that can accommodate up to 4 people.
Delfino Blue does not include breakfast in the stay, but has a shared kitchen available for guests.
