3-star hotel in the historic center of Genoa, a few steps from the Aquarium and the museums of Strada Nuova, with a gym, bar and air-conditioned rooms personalized with contemporary art.
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Hotel Cairoli is a 3-star hotel in the heart of Genoa, about 100 meters from the Basilica of San Siro and 350 meters from the Aquarium, in one of the liveliest areas of the historic center yet away from the main traffic.
The rooms, decorated with contemporary artworks, are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, a minibar and free WiFi; several room types also feature a private terrace. The range goes from the more compact Single Room to the Studio Apartment with equipped kitchen and independent entrance, suitable for families or longer stays.
Available services include a gym with massages on request, a TV lounge, a reading room, a conference area and a 24-hour reception. During the summer months, breakfast, of continental, Italian and buffet style, is served on the terrace. The central location, close to the train station and the Rolli Palaces, makes the property a good base for exploring Genoa on foot, appreciated above all by couples for its urban setting.
Hotel Cairoli offers eight room types, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV, plus free WiFi. Room sizes range from 11 sqm for the Single Room to 30 sqm for the Studio Apartment, allowing guests to choose according to the number of guests and space needs: from couples traveling to families with children.
Many rooms feature their own terrace and decor elements with contemporary artworks, a distinctive feature of the property. The Large Quadruple Room and the Studio Apartment, the latter with a full kitchen, independent entrance and separate living room, are aimed at groups or longer stays, while the Double and Economy Rooms remain the most compact solution for those looking for a comfortable base in the city center.
The most compact of the doubles, with colorful design furnishings and a private bathroom with shower. Equipped with satellite TV and free WiFi, it is the most economical solution for those looking for just a comfortable base in the city center.
Larger than the Economy Double, with a flexible configuration of a double bed or two single beds. It features a 19-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower.
Designed for three people, it offers two possible bed configurations depending on the group’s needs. A private bathroom with shower and an LCD TV with satellite channels complete the amenities.
A compact room with a walk-in shower and hairdryer, designed for a couple. It is air-conditioned and equipped with a minibar, with a more essential feel compared to the superior rooms.
One of the most spacious rooms in the property, with its own terrace and two possible bed configurations to suit families or small groups. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, bidet and courtesy set.
The only room designed for a single guest, with its own terrace despite the compact size. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower and bidet, while a minibar and flat-screen TV complete the amenities.
The largest accommodation in the property, with independent entrance, separate living room and a full kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator and microwave oven. Ideal for families or extended stays thanks to the five beds available between the bedroom and living room.
Hotel Cairoli offers guests a gym with the possibility of massages and treatments on request, a TV lounge, a reading room and a freely accessible conference area. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day, while those arriving by car can rely on an on-site garage.
Rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, complimentary bath products, hairdryer, refrigerator and bed linen, as well as a flat-screen TV and internet connection. Daily housekeeping, laundry, room service and luggage storage are also available.
On the dining side, there is a bar, a coffee shop, an in-room minibar and the option of breakfast served directly in the room, with menus also available for special diets. Pets are welcome and the property also provides dedicated bowls.
Hotel Cairoli is located in the historic center of Genoa, a stone’s throw from the Church of San Siro and 50 meters from the birthplace of Giuseppe Mazzini, in one of the most characteristic stretches of Genoese alleys in the old town. The area is dense with historic palaces, with Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Rosso about 200 meters away and Palazzo Reale 400 meters away.
For those arriving without a car, Darsena Metro Station is 250 meters away and Portello railway station about 400 meters away, while Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away. The Genoa Aquarium is just 350 meters away, convenient for a visit on foot after breakfast. In the immediate surroundings there are several places to eat, such as the restaurants Da Gaia and Barpagianni, both about 20 meters from the hotel.
For those wanting to get away from the center, the beaches of Punta Vagno and San Nazaro are reachable in a few minutes, about 2.6-3 km away, ideal in the summer months. In winter, the area is suited to cultural visits: Palazzo Ducale and Piazza De Ferrari are about 650-700 meters away, while the Galata Maritime Museum, 500 meters away, tells the story of the city’s maritime past. The Spianata Castelletto, a scenic viewpoint over the city, is 200 meters away.
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Guests of Hotel Cairoli particularly reward the location, rated 9.2, and the staff, appreciated with a score of 8.6. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings, while the value for money, though positive, remains the most debated point.
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Yes, Hotel Cairoli accepts pets, although a surcharge may be required depending on the room chosen.
Hotel Cairoli offers a private garage, not free of charge, convenient for those arriving in Genoa by car who want to leave their vehicle close to the historic center.
Hotel Cairoli is about 350 meters from the Genoa Aquarium, easily reachable on foot in a few minutes through the alleys of the historic center.
Yes, Hotel Cairoli offers a continental, Italian and buffet-style breakfast, served outdoors on the terrace during the summer months.
Hotel Cairoli offers eight room types, from the 11 sqm Single Room to the 30 sqm Studio Apartment with equipped kitchen, all with private bathroom and air conditioning.
Yes, Hotel Cairoli is a few minutes’ walk from Portello railway station and Darsena metro station, both about 400 meters away.
