Family-run hotel in the historic center of Genoa, a short walk from the Aquarium and Piazza De Ferrari, with a panoramic terrace and air-conditioned rooms.
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Hotel Caffaro is a 1-star hotel in the heart of Genoa, on Via Caffaro just a few steps from Piazza De Ferrari and the Aquarium of Genoa. The building sits in the historic center and stands out for its panoramic terrace with city views, a rare feature for a hotel in this category.
The seven room types, from Singles to the family Quadruple, all share air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and flat-screen TV, while some units add a balcony or an extra bed for those traveling in groups. Breakfast, served buffet-style, à la carte or continental, can also be enjoyed in the room on request.
The staff offer concierge service, luggage storage and express check-in, useful for those arriving by public transport: the De Ferrari metro station is about 550 meters away and Genoa-Sestri Airport is just over 5 km away. A practical base for visiting the historic center, the Rolli palaces and the old port without needing a car.
The rooms at Hotel Caffaro range from the compact 10 sqm Single Room to the larger 18 sqm Quadruple Room, designed for families or small groups thanks to the bunk bed paired with a double bed. All rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries set, and offer city views thanks to the building’s position in the Portello district.
Those looking for something extra can choose the Double Room with Balcony and Sea View, the only one with a private balcony, or the versions with an extra bed or sofa bed, convenient for stays of three people. The Deluxe Single Room stands out instead for its in-room safe, a detail absent in the other single rooms of the property.
A 14 sqm room with city views, tiled flooring and a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer. It’s the most compact double option in the property, ideal for two people who don’t need a balcony or extra space.
The smallest of the hotel’s single rooms, with 10 air-conditioned sqm, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with shower. An essential and functional option for solo travelers looking for just the basics.
At 18 sqm, this is the largest room in the hotel, designed for families or groups of up to four people thanks to the bunk bed paired with the double bed or two single beds. It has a private bathroom with shower and bidet.
Same size as the standard Double Room but designed for three guests thanks to the extra bed, with the option to configure three single beds. A private bathroom with shower and toiletries set complete the unit.
Identical in size to the classic Single Room but with an extra touch: an in-room safe, the only distinguishing detail among the property’s single rooms. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
The only room in the property with a private balcony, offering city views. The private bathroom with shower completes the unit, ideal for a couple wanting a small outdoor space.
The largest among the rooms for three people, at 15 sqm, with a sofa bed offering flexible configuration. A safe, electric kettle and toiletries set make it the most complete choice in the family range.
Hotel Caffaro offers a panoramic terrace with city views, a common area with a TV zone, and daily housekeeping. Staff are available for concierge service, luggage storage and express or private check-in and check-out, useful for those arriving in Genoa with limited time.
All common areas are under video surveillance and the property is entirely non-smoking, with allergy-friendly rooms available on request. An elevator is available, and family rooms can accommodate larger groups during the stay.
Rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, refrigerator and electric kettle. Breakfast can also be served in the room on request.
Hotel Caffaro is located on Via Caffaro, in the Portello district, at the edge of the historic center of Genoa, one of the largest medieval city centers in Europe. The area is crossed by caruggi (narrow lanes), the UNESCO-listed Rolli noble palaces and small cafés such as Bar Silvia and Boasi Dolceamaro, just a few dozen meters from the hotel entrance.
The Portello railway stop is just 40 meters away, while the De Ferrari metro station is about 550 meters away, convenient for reaching Genova Piazza Principe station. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away, connected to the center by shuttle bus. Nearby are also historic palaces such as Palazzo Doria Tursi, 200 meters away, and Palazzo Rosso, equally close, both part of the Rolli route.
Among the most visited attractions is the Aquarium of Genoa, about 650 meters away, one of the largest in Europe and a must-visit especially in winter thanks to its indoor settings. In summer, the beaches of Punta Vagno and Boccadasse, reachable in a few minutes by car or public transport, offer a seaside alternative. Piazza De Ferrari, the heart of city life with its theater and monumental fountain, is 550 meters away, while Porta Soprana, the ancient medieval gateway to the city near Columbus’s birthplace, is about 700 meters away.
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Guests particularly praise the location, with a score of 8.9, and cleanliness, rated 8.3. Staff also receive positive feedback (8.3), while the value for money, though good, remains the lowest score (7.8): overall, Hotel Caffaro wins guests over with its central location and well-kept spaces.
No, Hotel Caffaro does not allow pets within the property.
Hotel Caffaro does not offer a parking service reserved for guests.
Hotel Caffaro offers a continental, Italian or buffet breakfast, with the option of room service on request.
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Hotel Caffaro is about 650 meters from the Aquarium of Genoa, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
No, Hotel Caffaro does not accept cash: a credit card is required for payment.
No, Hotel Caffaro does not require a minimum age for check-in, although guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
