Guest house in the heart of Genoa, a short walk from De Ferrari and the old port, with simple rooms and a great location for exploring the city on foot.
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Guest House Roma is a guest house in the historic centre of Genoa, a short walk from Piazza De Ferrari and Palazzo Ducale, designed for those who want to explore the city’s main attractions on foot.
The property offers six room types, from the Standard Single Room to the Premium Quadruple Room, with options featuring either shared bathrooms or private external bathrooms. Some rooms offer a balcony and views of the city or the inner courtyard, while all include a desk, bed linen and towels. The upper floors are accessible by lift.
The location is probably the main strength: the Genoa Aquarium, Palazzo Doria Tursi and Porta Soprana are all just a few hundred metres away, while the De Ferrari and San Giorgio metro stops make it easy to reach the rest of the city without a car. The reception staff speak English, French and Italian, a useful detail for those staying in Genoa for a cultural holiday or a short city break, helped also by the free WiFi available throughout the property.
The accommodations at Guest House Roma include six different room types, designed to suit different needs: from the Standard Single Room, the most compact at 14 sqm, to the Premium Quadruple Room at 25 sqm with a balcony overlooking the city. Most rooms share a common bathroom, equipped with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the Double Room with Private External Bathroom is the only option with dedicated private facilities.
All rooms are furnished with a desk and include bed linen and towels, and the upper floors are connected by a lift. Some rooms offer city views or views of the inner courtyard, others a balcony as in the Premium Quadruple Room. Bed configurations range from single beds to a combination of single and double beds, making the property suitable for solo travellers as well as small groups or families visiting Genoa.
Triple room with city and inner courtyard views, featuring a shared bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. At 20 sqm, it is among the largest rooms in the property and is designed for small groups, accessible via lift to the upper floors.
The smallest of the available rooms, at 14 sqm, designed for the solo traveller. The bathroom is shared, with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, and this room is also served by the lift to reach the upper floors.
The only room type in the property with a private external bathroom, equipped with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. With its extra-large double bed, it is the ideal choice for couples seeking more privacy than the other shared-bathroom rooms.
The most spacious room in the entire property, at 25 sqm, with a balcony overlooking the city that no other room type offers. The parquet flooring and wardrobe complete the furnishings, while the shared bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and bidet.
Double room with a shared bathroom featuring shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Unlike the room with a private external bathroom, here the facilities are shared, making it a more affordable option for couples visiting Genoa.
Guest House Roma offers guests a 24-hour reception, useful for those arriving in Genoa with flexible schedules, along with a luggage storage service and key access with CCTV cameras in common areas. The property also has an on-site minimarket and a hairdresser/beauty salon, as well as a dedicated smoking area for those who don’t want to give up the habit during their stay.
The common areas feature parquet or tiled and marble flooring, while heating and a lift ensure comfort throughout the year, with upper floors easily accessible. The rooms are equipped with a desk, extra-long beds (over two metres) and a drying rack, and several shared-bathroom options offer complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, a service much appreciated by guests according to the scores received. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge, and family rooms are also available.
Guest House Roma is located in the heart of Genoa’s historic centre, along Via Roma, 300 metres from the city’s hub and a short walk from historic squares such as Corvetto and De Ferrari. The area is rich in period buildings, including Palazzo Spinola and Palazzo Pallavicini, and is crossed by alleys and streets that recount centuries of the city’s maritime and commercial history.
The property is very well served by public transport: the De Ferrari metro stop is about 200 metres away, while Portello railway station is 300 metres away. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5.7 km away, reachable in a few minutes by car or shuttle connections. The historic centre allows guests to reach the main monuments on foot: Palazzo Ducale is 300 metres away, the Genoa Aquarium 700 metres away and Porta Soprana 350 metres away.
For those visiting Genoa with more time available, Palazzo Doria Tursi and Palazzo Rosso, both about 350 metres away, offer a taste of the history of the Genoese Rolli, while D’Albertis Castle at 1.4 km offers a panoramic view over the city and the port. In summer, the beaches of Boccadasse and Sturla, about 4 km away, are easily reachable for a break by the sea, while in every season the old port and the caruggi remain the beating heart of Genoese life, also appreciated by couples for the quality of the location.
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Guests especially praise the central location (9.4) and the free WiFi (9.5), also appreciated by couples visiting Genoa. Friendly staff (8.4) and average cleanliness (7.8), while general services (7) are the weakest point according to reviews.
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Yes, Guest House Roma accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge.
Yes, Guest House Roma offers free WiFi throughout the property, a service much appreciated by guests in reviews.
Guest House Roma mainly offers rooms with a shared bathroom, but the Double Room with Private External Bathroom is also available for those wanting more privacy.
Guest House Roma is located about 300 metres from Genoa’s city centre, in a central position close to Piazza De Ferrari and Palazzo Ducale.
Yes, Guest House Roma is about 700 metres from the Genoa Aquarium, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Guest House Roma offers family rooms such as the Triple Room and the Premium Quadruple Room, and children of all ages are welcome.
