A 2-star hotel in the historic heart of Genoa, just steps from Palazzo Reale and the Aquarium, with air-conditioned rooms and private parking on request.
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Hotel Bologna is a 2-star property located in the historic centre of Genoa, just 120 metres from the Palazzo Reale Museum and about 400 metres from the Genoa Aquarium. The Darsena metro stop is a 2-minute walk away, making the hotel a convenient base for exploring the city without a car.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, come with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a kettle for tea and coffee, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. The range spans from the Double Room up to the 50 m² Adjoining Double/Twin Rooms, designed for families or small groups, along with Comfort, Superior and Deluxe options offering city views or views of a point of interest.
The area around the hotel offers shops, bars and restaurants within about a 10-minute walk, while Genoa Piazza Principe railway station is just one metro stop away. Couples particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.3. Parking is available on request and subject to availability, a useful detail for those arriving by car in an area with limited traffic in the historic centre.
Hotel Bologna offers nine room types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and fitted with a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Every room includes a flat-screen TV and a kettle for tea and coffee, while several rooms enjoy city views or views of a point of interest thanks to the hotel’s location in Genoa’s historic centre.
The range covers different needs: from the compact 14 m² Economy Double/Twin Room to the spacious 50 m² Adjoining Double/Twin Rooms, designed for families or groups needing two separate but connecting spaces. There is also the Flexible Room, whose bed configuration is assigned at check-in based on availability. The Superior and Deluxe accommodations add details such as a minibar or a coffee machine, standing out for a slightly higher finish level compared to the standard rooms.
Air-conditioned room with cable LCD TV and a fully equipped private bathroom. It enjoys a city view or a view of a point of interest, a feature shared by only a few other rooms in the property.
Featuring two single beds, tiled or marble flooring and a private bathroom, this room is designed for those who prefer to sleep separately rather than in the double bed found in other room types.
At 50 m², this is the largest accommodation in the hotel, made up of two separate but adjoining rooms: ideal for families or small groups who want to share the space without giving up the privacy of two distinct rooms.
The most compact room in the property, at 14 m², designed for those looking for a budget-friendly option without giving up a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Unlike the other room types, the bed configuration here is not fixed: the room and bed type are assigned at check-in based on the property’s availability.
Designed for three people, it combines an extra-large double bed with an additional single bed: the most suitable choice for small groups or families with one child, with a kettle and toiletries in the bathroom.
Compared to the standard Double Room, this Superior version features an extra-large double bed and extra amenities such as a coffee machine and minibar for a more refined stay.
The Deluxe room type focuses on heating and reinforced soundproofing, with a tea and coffee making set in the room: a finish level designed for those seeking more quiet compared to rooms facing the street.
Hotel Bologna offers air-conditioned rooms with soundproofing and heating, as well as a private bathroom complete with hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and a bathtub or shower. There is also an electric kettle for tea and coffee in the room, along with a power outlet near the bed, a practical detail for those travelling with multiple devices.
Among the general services, the garden, bicycle rental, daily housekeeping and 24-hour front desk stand out. The property also offers luggage storage, a safe, private or express check-in and check-out, and family rooms for those travelling in groups. Security is ensured by CCTV both outside and in common areas, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
For those arriving by car, on-site parking is available, while internet access and a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels complete the technological amenities of the rooms.
Hotel Bologna is located in the heart of Genoa’s historic centre, in Piazza Superiore Del Roso, just steps from some of the city’s most notable buildings. Palazzo Balbi Senarega and the Church of San Gerolamo e Francesco Saverio are just 50 metres away, while Palazzo Reale, with its museum, is only 110 metres away. The area is that of the Genoese caruggi, a network of narrow lanes that are lively all year round.
The Darsena metro stop is about 100 metres away, just one stop from Genoa Piazza Principe railway station, one metro stop or 550 metres on foot. The Genoa Aquarium is 400 metres away, and the Galata Museo del Mare is 200 metres away. For those arriving by air, Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away. Within a 10-minute walk you’ll find shops, bars such as Lo do a Settembre and restaurants such as Pier da Mä, just 40 metres from the hotel.
Genoa is easy to explore on foot starting from here: Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi are about 550 metres away, while Spianata Castelletto, a panoramic viewpoint over the city, is 500 metres away. Porta Soprana and Palazzo Ducale, in the heart of the medieval centre, can be reached in just over 15 minutes on foot. Those wanting the sea can head to the beaches of Punta Vagno or Boccadasse, about 3-5 km away, an ideal destination in the summer months, while in winter the city itself, with its museums and historic churches, remains the main attraction.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.7, and the central location, 9.3, especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness is also rated very highly at 9.2. The value for money, 8.8, and the services, 8.6, confirm an overall positive experience.
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No, Hotel Bologna does not allow pets during your stay.
Hotel Bologna has on-site parking, available on request and subject to availability; it is not guaranteed and is not free.
Hotel Bologna is about 400 metres from the Genoa Aquarium, reachable in just a few minutes on foot.
No, breakfast is not included in Hotel Bologna’s standard rates.
Hotel Bologna offers several room types, from the 14 m² Economy Double/Twin Room to the 50 m² Adjoining Rooms for families, as well as Comfort, Superior and Deluxe options.
Hotel Bologna is just one metro stop from Genoa Piazza Principe station, about 550 metres away and also walkable.
