A guest house in the historic center of Genoa, among the caruggi and rolli palaces, just steps from the Aquarium and the San Giorgio metro station.
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Genova Antica is a guest house in the heart of Genoa’s historic center, just steps from Via San Luca and about 250 meters from the Aquarium of Genoa. The property occupies a period building and offers simple rooms, some with city views and a terrace, designed for those who want to experience the historic center on foot.
The available rooms range from the more compact Budget Single Room to the spacious 70-square-meter Suite with City View, featuring an equipped kitchen and dining area. Several room types offer a private bathroom, while others share facilities with other guests; all units are equipped with a seating area, desk, coffee maker and minibar. The absence of an elevator and the location in a historic building should be considered by those looking for more modern solutions.
The area around Via San Luca is lively with caruggi, historic shops and spots for aperitivo, and is served by the San Giorgio metro station about 250 meters away. Genova Antica is a practical choice for those who want to explore museums, rolli palaces and the old port without needing a car, while keeping to a modest budget.
Genova Antica offers seven room types set within a historic building in the center of Genoa, ranging from the essential 12-square-meter Budget Single Room to the 70-square-meter Suite with City View featuring its own kitchen. Most of the double rooms have a private bathroom and terrace, while the basic Double Room and the Double Room with Shared Bathroom share facilities with other guests. All units include a seating area, desk, coffee maker and minibar, features found in every room type regardless of size.
The main differences concern the city view, available in some rooms and in the suite, the presence of a private terrace, and the capacity, which ranges from a single guest to four people in the largest room with an added sofa bed.
Double room with seating area, flat-screen TV and desk, with city view and bathroom shared with other guests. It is among the simplest rooms in the property, with no private terrace.
With the same size as the basic Double Room but with a private bathroom included, this room adds a terrace and a sofa bed that increases capacity to up to four people.
The smallest and most economical room type in the property, designed for a single guest, with shared bathroom, desk and communal dining area.
Double room with terrace and private bathroom, slightly smaller than the 25-square-meter rooms but with an additional sofa bed that brings capacity to three people.
A smaller version of the double room with private bathroom, designed for two guests, with its own terrace and no additional sofa bed.
The largest room type in the property, with 70 square meters spread across the bedroom, private bathroom and equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave and cookware. It features a city view and a separate dining area, a unique characteristic among all the rooms.
Room with terrace and shared bathroom, the only one among the double rooms to combine a single bed with a sofa bed instead of a double bed.
Genova Antica offers free WiFi throughout the property and an entirely non-smoking environment, with 24-hour security and CCTV both outside and in the common areas. A small on-site minimarket is handy for last-minute purchases, while an iron is available on request for longer stays.
The rooms are equipped with a coffee maker, electric kettle, minibar and microwave, as well as a fridge and dining table for those who want to prepare meals independently. There is also a living area with a desk, useful for those traveling on business. The property also offers family rooms, designed for groups or families needing more space, and a shared terrace where guests can spend time outdoors in the heart of the city.
Genova Antica is located on Via San Luca, within the network of caruggi that make up one of the largest medieval historic centers in Europe, just steps from the Old Port and Palazzo San Giorgio. The street is lively with historic shops, bakeries and small bars, and retains the authentic atmosphere of the old Genoese center, away from the more touristy streets yet still very central, close to traditional Ligurian restaurants.
Getting around is made easy by the nearby metro: San Giorgio station is about 250 meters away and Darsena station is 300 meters away, while Portello train station is 400 meters away. The Aquarium of Genoa is just 250 meters away, Palazzo Doria Tursi is 200 meters away, and Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away, convenient for day arrivals. The nearest beaches, such as Punta Vagno, are about 2.4 km away, also reachable on foot along the seafront promenade.
The surrounding area concentrates some of the city’s main attractions: Palazzo Ducale and Piazza De Ferrari are about 450-550 meters away, while Porta Soprana, the medieval gate near Christopher Columbus’s birthplace, is 750 meters away. In summer, the Boccadasse district, a fishing village about 4.3 km away, can be reached in a few minutes, ideal for an evening stroll; in winter the area remains lively thanks to museums such as Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco, both less than 200 meters from the property.
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Reviews describe Genova Antica as a budget-friendly option, appreciated especially for its central location, rated 8.3, and for the cleanliness of the rooms, around 7.3. Lower scores concern general services, 6.8, indicating that the offering remains basic compared to more polished properties.
No, Genova Antica does not offer on-site parking; it is advisable to check for parking options near the historic center.
No, Genova Antica does not allow pets during the stay.
Genova Antica is about 250 meters from the Aquarium of Genoa, conveniently reachable on foot.
Check-in at Genova Antica is possible from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, while check-out must be completed by 10:30 AM.
Yes, some rooms at Genova Antica, including the Suite with City View, offer views of the city.
Yes, the minimum age required to check in at Genova Antica is 18 years.
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