2-star hotel in the historic centre of Genoa, a few steps from the Aquarium and Mazzini's House, ideal for both leisure and business travel.
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Mini Hotel is a 2-star property located in the heart of Genoa’s historic centre, right across from the birthplace of Giuseppe Mazzini. Location is among the most praised strengths, with a score of 9.3 given by guests: the Aquarium, the Porto Antico and the Congress Centre are about 100 metres away, while Genova Principe railway station can be reached on foot in 200 metres.
The range of rooms is wide and varied, designed for different needs: from the more compact singles to the more spacious deluxe quadruple and triple rooms, with options reaching up to 40 sqm. All rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom (in some cases located outside the room), making the property suitable for solo travellers as well as families or small groups.
Among the general services available are luggage storage, 24-hour security, a lift and free WiFi throughout the property. Its proximity to the Genoa Trade Fair and the Ferry Terminal also makes it convenient for business travellers, while the dense network of historic restaurants and eateries nearby satisfies those who want to explore the city on foot.
Mini Hotel offers a fairly wide range of rooms, from the simplest singles to deluxe options designed for those looking for something extra. Room sizes range from the 11 sqm Single Room to the 40 sqm Deluxe Triple Room, the most spacious in the entire offer, with parquet furnishings and a sofa bed in addition to the double bed. All room types are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, with differences mainly in the type of bathroom: some rooms have an en-suite bathroom, others have one outside the room but still reserved for the guest.
The Deluxe options stand out for extra amenities such as a tea and coffee making set and parquet flooring, while the standard double and triple rooms rely on flexible bed configurations, with single beds or large double beds depending on the request. The Quadruple Room, at 23 sqm and accommodating four people, remains the most suitable option for groups or large families wanting to share the same space.
The most compact of the Mini Hotel’s rooms, with 11 sqm designed for the solo traveller. Features air conditioning, an LCD TV and an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.
A room for two with a large double bed spanning 17 sqm, larger than the Single Room. Features air conditioning, an LCD TV and an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.
At 23 sqm, this triple room offers two alternative bed configurations to suit groups or families. Air conditioning, an LCD TV and an en-suite bathroom complete the amenities.
Designed for those who prefer two separate beds, this 17 sqm twin room is the only one with two single beds instead of a double. Air conditioning, LCD TV and en-suite bathroom.
The most suitable option for families or large groups, accommodating four people over 23 sqm with a combination of single and double beds. Air conditioning and en-suite bathroom included.
A 12 sqm single room with a private bathroom located outside the room, featuring a shower, bidet and hairdryer. It overlooks a quiet street and includes a tea and coffee making set, wardrobe and tiled flooring.
The deluxe version of the double room, with parquet flooring instead of tiles and a private bathroom with shower and bidet. Includes a tea and coffee making set and a flat-screen satellite TV.
At 20 sqm, this is the largest single room in the property, almost double the size of the basic Single Room, with two possible bed configurations. Parquet flooring, private bathroom with shower and satellite channels.
Mini Hotel offers guests a range of services designed to make the stay practical, whether for leisure or business. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is air conditioning in every room. Those arriving with heavy luggage or ahead of check-in can rely on luggage storage, while 24-hour security and CCTV in common areas ensure peace of mind during the stay.
On the dining side, there is an on-site café, a snack bar and a restaurant, as well as the option to make tea and coffee directly in the room. The property also has a lift, useful for reaching the upper floors without difficulty, and offers family rooms for those travelling in groups.
Additional services include laundry and ironing service, a safe and an on-site mini-market, handy for last-minute purchases. The availability of a garage also meets the needs of those arriving by car in a limited-traffic area such as Genoa’s historic centre.
Mini Hotel is located on Via Lomellini, right in the historic centre of Genoa, one of the largest medieval districts in Europe, made up of narrow caruggi, historic buildings and craft workshops. Facing the property is the birthplace of Giuseppe Mazzini, now a museum of the Risorgimento, just 10 metres away, while the Church of San Siro is about 50 metres away.
The location is convenient for those arriving without a car: Darsena metro station is 200 metres away and San Giorgio station is 350 metres away, while Genova Principe railway station can be reached on foot in about 200 metres. Genoa-Sestri Airport is 5 km away. The Aquarium of Genoa, one of the largest in Europe, is 300 metres away, and the Porto Antico with the Congress Centre is equally close.
For those wishing to delve into the city’s history, Palazzo Reale is 350 metres away and Palazzo Ducale is 600 metres away, both key stops on Genoa’s museum routes; Spianata Castelletto, a scenic viewpoint over the city, is 250 metres away. In summer, the beaches of Boccadasse and Vernazzola, about 4.4 and 4.6 km away, offer a seaside alternative reachable in a few minutes, while year-round the maze of historic restaurants just steps from the hotel, such as Pandemonio at 10 metres, allows guests to discover Genoese cuisine without leaving the centre.
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Guests particularly praise Mini Hotel’s location, rated 9.3, and the staff, appreciated with a score of 8.7. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings, while general services are the slightly weaker point, consistent with the property’s essential approach.
Mini Hotel is located at Via Lomellini 6/1, in the historic centre of Genoa, facing Giuseppe Mazzini’s birthplace and just a few minutes’ walk from the Aquarium and the Porto Antico.
No, Mini Hotel does not allow pets during the stay.
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Mini Hotel offers a paid garage for guests arriving by car, useful given its location in the limited-traffic historic centre.
Check-in at Mini Hotel is possible from 14:00 to 23:00, while check-out must be completed between 07:30 and 10:00. Guests must inform the property of their arrival time in advance.
No, breakfast is not included in Mini Hotel’s rates.
Mini Hotel offers eight room types, from the 11 sqm Single Room to the 40 sqm Deluxe Triple Room, all air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
