Guest house in the heart of Genoa, with allergy-free rooms and apartment, kitchenette in every unit and walking distance from museums and the Aquarium.
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Dimora Caffaro is a guest house located in Genoa, Liguria, about 700 metres from the Palazzo Bianco Gallery and just over a kilometre from the Genoa Aquarium. The property, entirely allergy-free, occupies a building on Via Caffaro and offers accommodation designed for both couples and larger groups.
The rooms, all with private bathroom featuring shower and hairdryer, include a kitchenette with refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee machine, plus bed linen and towels provided. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. For those travelling in larger groups, a spacious apartment with three bedrooms and as many bathrooms is available, able to accommodate up to eight people.
The central location allows guests to reach points of interest such as Corvetto Square, Palazzo Doria Tursi and Palazzo Rosso on foot, while Magenta railway station is about 200 metres away. Genoa-Sestri Airport is around 10 km away. Reviews particularly praise the staff and cleanliness, making Dimora Caffaro a practical choice for exploring Genoa on foot or by public transport.
Dimora Caffaro offers four types of accommodation, ranging from the more compact double/twin rooms to a spacious apartment with three bedrooms designed for groups or large families. All units share some characteristic elements: private bathroom with shower, free toiletries, hairdryer and bidet, plus a kitchenette equipped with refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee machine, useful for those who wish to prepare something independently during their stay.
The sizes increase progressively, from 22 to 27 m² for the standard rooms, up to the 130 m² of the apartment with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, able to accommodate up to eight people across six beds in total. The smaller rooms offer flexible bed configurations, while the larger units add a dining area and living room. A quiet street view and flat-screen TV complete the amenities in all room types.
The most compact of Dimora Caffaro’s rooms, at 22 m² with a quiet street view. It offers a choice between two single beds or one large double bed, private bathroom with shower and bidet, and a kitchenette with refrigerator and dishwasher for independent meals.
Slightly larger than the standard double, this 25 m² room accommodates up to 3 people thanks to the configuration with an additional single bed. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, a full kitchenette and a quiet street view complete the offer.
The most spacious of the double rooms, at 27 m² and the only one to add a dining area in addition to the living area. Private bathroom with shower, kitchenette and quiet street view, for a stay with more room to move around.
The only option designed for large groups: 130 m² spread across a living room and three separate bedrooms, each with an ensuite private bathroom. It accommodates up to 8 people across six beds in total, with a full kitchenette and quiet street view.
Dimora Caffaro provides guests with free WiFi throughout the property, non-smoking rooms and solutions designed for allergy sufferers, with allergy-free options and an entirely non-smoking property. There is also a lift, convenient for reaching the upper floors without difficulty, and a common lounge with TV area to relax in.
Every unit has a kitchenette with refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine, useful for those who wish to manage meals independently. The private bathrooms are equipped with bathrobe, hairdryer, bidet and complimentary toiletries. The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and internet connection.
For those travelling with family, family rooms are available, while private check-in and check-out allow for a more private arrival and departure. Fruit and a kettle for tea or coffee are included as a small hospitality touch in the room.
Dimora Caffaro occupies a historic building on Via Caffaro, in the hilly district of Castelletto, one of the most characteristic areas of central Genoa, just a few steps from Magenta railway station and the Spianata Castelletto, a panoramic terrace overlooking the historic centre and the port. The area retains historic Genoese palaces such as Palazzo Podestà and Palazzo Spinola, evidence of the famous city’s Rolli.
The property is well connected to the rest of the city thanks to Magenta railway station, just 200 metres away, and the Darsena metro station, about 650 metres away. The historic centre with San Lorenzo Square is 800 metres away, while Piazza De Ferrari, the beating heart of the city, is reached in about ten minutes on foot (850 metres). Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 10 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane. Numerous restaurants, including Pizzeria Lupin just 50 metres away, are located in the immediate vicinity.
Guests staying here can spend their days visiting the Rolli palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, such as Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi, both within 450 metres. The Genoa Aquarium, among the largest in Europe, is about 800 metres away and represents an ideal stop especially in spring and summer, when the visit can be combined with a walk along the Porto Antico. In winter, the historic centre with its caruggi and the museums of Strada Nuova offer an indoor alternative, while the beaches of Boccadasse and Vernazzola, about 4 km away, remain a popular destination in the warmer months.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.7, and the cleanliness of the premises, with a score of 9.5. Comfort and free WiFi are also highly appreciated. Couples in particular praised the location, a sign of a stay suited to those seeking tranquillity in a central area.
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No, Dimora Caffaro does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Dimora Caffaro offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, Dimora Caffaro does not have its own parking; it is advisable to check public parking solutions nearby.
Yes, all the rooms and the apartment at Dimora Caffaro are equipped with a kitchenette, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee machine.
Yes, Dimora Caffaro is entirely allergy-free and adopts allergy-free solutions throughout the property.
Yes, Dimora Caffaro has an apartment with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, able to accommodate up to 8 people.
