Boutique hotel in a historic 1952 building, in the centre of Genoa, just steps from Palazzo Ducale and the Aquarium, with buffet breakfast and air-conditioned rooms.
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Hotel Doria is a 3-star boutique hotel occupying a 1952 building in the historic heart of Genoa, just 750 metres from the Aquarium and the Old Port.
The property stands out for its location, among the most sought-after in the city: Piazza De Ferrari, Palazzo Ducale and San Lorenzo are within a few minutes’ walk, and the De Ferrari metro stop is 200 metres away. The rooms, all air-conditioned and with private bathroom, vary in size and bed configuration, from the more compact Single to the Superior with parquet floors and a walk-in shower, along with flexible solutions suited to couples or families with extra single beds.
Every room has a flat-screen TV and soundproofing, while the general services include shuttle service, room service, laundry and common areas. Breakfast is served buffet-style. The hotel is designed especially for those visiting Genoa as a couple or for short city stays, combining a historic building with practical amenities for exploring the centre on foot.
Hotel Doria’s offering includes four room types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV, designed for both short and extended stays in the centre of Genoa. Room sizes range from the 8 square metres of the Single Room to the 14 of the Deluxe Double/Twin, with flexible bed configurations alternating extra-large double beds with pairs of single beds, useful for two friends travelling together or with a child.
The Standard Double Room focuses on simplicity with a large double bed in just 11 square metres, while the Superior stands out for its details: walk-in shower, bidet, courtesy set, parquet floors and a view over a quiet street. The Single Room, though designed for one guest, can exceptionally accommodate two people for short stays, offering cable TV and a bathrobe as distinctive features.
The largest of Hotel Doria’s rooms, with 14 square metres of space and the flexibility to choose between an extra-large double bed or two single beds, ideal for those travelling with a child. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it has an en-suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV.
A more compact solution than the Deluxe, with 11 square metres and a large double bed designed for couples. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it offers an en-suite private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, overlooking the inner courtyard.
The smallest of the available rooms, designed for one guest but able to exceptionally accommodate two people for a short stay. It stands out from the others for its cable TV and bathrobe included among the amenities.
The most refined room type in the range: private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and courtesy set, parquet floors and a view over a quiet street. The only room to offer this level of finish among the four available.
Hotel Doria offers free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning in the rooms and a shuttle service useful for those arriving from stations or the airport. Among the services designed to make the stay practical are room service, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing service, as well as common areas with a TV lounge and vending machines for snacks and drinks.
The property is also accessible to guests with disabilities, with dedicated rooms and upper floors reachable by lift. Attention to security is not lacking either, with CCTV cameras, magnetic key access and 24-hour surveillance.
For meals, the hotel offers a snack bar and the option of breakfast in the room, in addition to the buffet breakfast served every morning. The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV, telephone and internet connection, while the bathroom includes complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.
Hotel Doria occupies a 1952 building on Vico dei Garibaldi, in the maze of alleys (caruggi) that makes up Genoa’s historic centre, just steps from noble palaces such as Palazzo Spinola, Palazzo Negrone and Palazzo Imperiale, all within 150-200 metres of the entrance door. The area is typically pedestrian, animated by shops, ancient churches such as San Matteo and small venues that open directly onto the alleys.
The central location makes getting around easy: Piazza De Ferrari is 250 metres away, Palazzo Ducale 250 metres, the De Ferrari metro stop 200 metres and the San Giorgio stop 400 metres. Genova Brignole railway station can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot, with connections to La Spezia, Savona and the Cinque Terre, while Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 5 km away. The Genoa Aquarium, one of the city’s most visited attractions, is just 600 metres away.
Those staying here can spend their days exploring the historic centre on foot: Porta Soprana 400 metres away, the via Garibaldi museums such as Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi within 260 metres, and Castello D’Albertis a little over a kilometre away. In the summer months, the beaches of Boccadasse and Vernazzola, about 4 km away, offer an easily reachable seaside alternative, while at any time of year the area’s historic restaurants, such as Trattoria San Carlo just a few metres from the hotel, allow guests to discover Genoese cuisine without leaving the centre.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the highly central location, with 9.6. Cleanliness and comfort are also very well appreciated, while the value for money remains solid without being the property’s main strength.
No, Hotel Doria does not allow pets during the stay.
Hotel Doria does not offer on-site parking, being located in Genoa’s pedestrian historic centre; we recommend checking nearby public parking options.
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Hotel Doria is about 600 metres from the Genoa Aquarium, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Hotel Doria includes a buffet breakfast with the stay, served every morning inside the property.
Yes, Hotel Doria is particularly appreciated by couples, who have rated the property’s location 9.5 for trips for two.
Genova Brignole railway station can be reached from Hotel Doria in about 15 minutes on foot, with connections to La Spezia, Savona and the Cinque Terre.
