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Non-smoking guest house in Genoa, near Sampierdarena station, with shared kitchen, varied breakfast and city views from the rooms.
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Esme apartment is a non-smoking guest house in Genoa, on Via Carlo Rolando, about 300 metres from Genoa Sampierdarena station and 4.4 km from the Aquarium of Genoa. The property offers city views and provides guests with a shared kitchen and a common lounge, as well as free WiFi throughout.
Both room types available come with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine and a desk, with linen and a hairdryer always included. Breakfast, served buffet-style, includes vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options, catering to different dietary needs.
The location in Sampierdarena allows guests to reach the neighbourhood’s restaurants and bars on foot, while the historic centre with Palazzo Ducale and the museums of Via Garibaldi is a few kilometres away. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 2 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane. A practical solution for short or extended stays in the city, suitable for both couples and small groups thanks to the larger room with an extra bed.

Esme apartment offers two room types, both with private bathroom, air conditioning and city views, designed for those looking for functionality and comfort during their stay in Genoa. Each room has its own kitchen, flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, coffee machine, desk and toiletries, as well as linen and a hairdryer always provided: amenities designed to give guests independence, even for longer stays.
The Double Room with Private Bathroom, at 14 m², is the most compact option with a large double bed, ideal for two people. The Double Room with External Private Bathroom, double the size at 28 m², adds a balcony and two single beds in addition to the double bed, making it the most suitable choice for small groups or families who need more space and flexibility in the room’s common areas.
The most compact room in the property, with 14 m² divided between the sleeping area and kitchenette. It has a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer, its own kitchen with hob and oven, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The city view and coffee machine complete a solution designed for couples looking for an essential yet complete accommodation.
The largest room type in the property, at 28 m² compared to 14 m² in the standard double room, and the only one with a balcony. The private bathroom includes a bidet and shower, while the kitchen, complete with oven and hob, allows guests to prepare meals independently. The combination of a double bed and two single beds makes it the most suitable option for families or small groups.
Esme apartment provides guests with a shared kitchen and a common lounge with a TV area, spaces designed to encourage moments of sharing during the stay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, which is entirely non-smoking and equipped with heating and air conditioning in the common areas.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, hairdryer and bed linen, as well as its own kitchen with hob, oven, fridge and kitchen utensils that give guests independence. There is also a washing machine, convenient for longer stays, and a coffee machine in the room.
General services include a lift to reach the upper floors, the availability of family rooms and an on-site mini-market. The property also offers a kettle and coffee machine as a dining service, while the city view is a distinctive feature of both room types available.
Esme apartment is located in Sampierdarena, a working-class district in western Genoa, on Via Carlo Rolando, just steps from the seafront and the neighbourhood life made up of small shops, bars and typical Ligurian trattorias. The area retains an authentic, residential character, away from the tourist flow of the historic centre but well connected to it.
Genoa Sampierdarena railway station is just 300 metres away, an advantage for those arriving by train or wanting to move towards the city centre without a car. Dinegro metro station is about 2 km away, while Genoa-Sestri Airport can be reached in a few minutes, 2.1 km from the apartment. The historic centre with Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Reale and the museums of Via Garibaldi is about 3-4 km away, as is the Aquarium of Genoa, at 3.2 km.
Those staying here can spend their days discovering historic Genoa: the Lanterna, the city’s symbol, is about 1.9 km away, while the Galata Maritime Museum tells the story of Genoa’s maritime tradition less than 3 km away. For a panoramic break, the Spianata Castelletto offers a view over the city from above. In the summer months, the beaches of Pegli and Punta Vagno, both about 5 km away, are a convenient destination for a day at the sea, while in every season the restaurants just metres from the accommodation allow guests to discover local cuisine without travelling far.
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Guests particularly appreciate the friendliness of the staff, rated 9.3, and the cleanliness of the rooms, with a score of 8.9. Comfort and general services also receive good ratings, while the location, although still rated positively, remains the relatively lower score on the profile.
No, Esme apartment does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, Esme apartment offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Esme apartment serves a buffet breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options.
Yes, both room types at Esme apartment have their own kitchen with hob, oven and fridge.
Esme apartment is about 300 metres from Genoa Sampierdarena station.
No, Esme apartment does not allow parties or events to be organised on the premises.