Guest house in a historic building in the center of Genoa, just steps from Piazza De Ferrari and Palazzo Ducale, with classic rooms and free WiFi.
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Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole is a guest house located in a historic building in the center of Genoa, 200 meters from Piazza De Ferrari and about 300 meters from Palazzo Ducale.
The property offers rooms in a classic style, with parquet or mosaic floors and views of the inner courtyard; some have a private bathroom and terrace, while others share a bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, suitable for solo travelers as well as small groups thanks to triple and family room options.
The location in the heart of Genoa’s historic center, appreciated by guests with a score of 9.4, allows you to reach the Genoa Aquarium on foot in about 15 minutes and Palazzo Ducale in 5 minutes. Genoa Brignole station is 800 meters away, while the De Ferrari metro stop is 150 meters away. Bicycles are not allowed and the property does not accept pets, maintaining a quiet environment reserved for adults and families with children aged 8 and up.
Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole offers five room types, all in a classic style and overlooking the property’s inner courtyard, from the Single room designed for solo travelers to the Triple for small groups or families. The rooms share parquet or mosaic floors, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, while varying in size, from 12 to 20 square meters, and in bathroom type.
Most rooms have a shared bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer, while the Triple Room with Private Bathroom is the only one to offer an en-suite bathroom with shower and a private terrace with courtyard view. The choice between single and double beds is flexible across different room types, making the accommodations adaptable to different needs of couples, solo travelers and groups of up to three people.
The smallest of the available room types, designed for solo travelers. The room has a classic style, courtyard view and shared bathroom complete with toiletries and hairdryer, ideal for a short and essential stay in the heart of the historic center.
Designed for couples, this classic-style room offers a large double bed and a shared bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. The bed type can be specified at the time of booking, making it flexible compared to the Twin Room with single beds.
At 20 square meters, this is among the largest rooms in the property and combines a single bed with a large double bed, ideal for families or small groups. The bathroom remains shared, with toiletries and hairdryer available.
Unlike the Double Room, this room offers two separate single beds, suited for those who don’t share a bed. It features heating, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and parquet floors, in addition to the courtyard view common to all room types.
The only room in the property with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, as well as a terrace with courtyard view. At 20 square meters and with the combination of a single bed and a large double bed, it is the most private option for families or small groups.
Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a flat-screen TV and internet connection available in every room, convenient for those traveling for business or leisure.
General services include luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, an elevator and heating, useful for a practical stay in the heart of the historic center. The property, entirely non-smoking, also features an iron, a fan and rooms designed for families, with key access and outdoor CCTV cameras for guest safety.
The rooms are equipped with bed linen, towels, a wardrobe or closet, an electric kettle and a desk, with a courtyard view that ensures a good level of quiet despite the central location.
Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole occupies a historic building on Via XX Settembre, one of the liveliest commercial streets in central Genoa, just steps from Piazza De Ferrari and the alleys (carruggi) of the historic center. The area is animated by cafés and restaurants that open from early morning, such as the nearby Rostkafé just 30 meters away and the Sweet Morning restaurant at 50 meters, ideal for breakfast or a quick stop between visits.
Getting around is made easy by the De Ferrari metro stop, about 150 meters away, and Genoa Brignole station, reachable in a few minutes on foot (800 meters), useful for those arriving by train or heading toward the Riviera. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away, while the nearest beaches, such as Punta Vagno, are less than 2 km from the property. Those traveling by car will find the historic center subject to traffic restrictions, so the pedestrian location proves particularly convenient.
The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot in every season: 150 meters away is Porta Soprana, the city’s ancient medieval gate, while Palazzo Ducale, home to exhibitions and cultural events, is about 300 meters away. The Genoa Aquarium, one of the largest in Europe, can be reached with a walk of about 15 minutes along the old port. For museum lovers, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi are both about 600 meters away, along the historic Via Garibaldi. In the summer months it’s worth going as far as the village of Boccadasse, about 3.5 km away, for a walk by the sea and an ice cream on the seafront, while in winter the historic center offers a more intimate atmosphere among alleys, churches and squares.
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Guests especially reward the location, rated 9.4, and the staff, with a score of 8.2. Comfort and cleanliness also receive good ratings, both at 7.9, while the value for money reaches 8.1. Couples particularly appreciate the property’s central location, giving 9.5 to a couple’s stay.
Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole is located on Via XX Settembre, in the historic center of Genoa, 200 meters from Piazza De Ferrari and about 300 meters from Palazzo Ducale.
No, Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole does not accept pets.
Some rooms at Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole have a shared bathroom, while the Triple Room with Private Bathroom features an en-suite bathroom with shower and terrace.
The minimum check-in age at Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole is 18, except for minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole is about 850 meters from the Genoa Aquarium, reachable with a walk of about 15 minutes.
Yes, Guesthouse La Briosa Nicole offers free WiFi throughout the property.
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