Mosaic Inn
Genova · Italy

Mosaic Inn

Simple guest house in the heart of Genoa, a few steps from Principe station, with rooms featuring city views, a kitchenette and free WiFi throughout the property.

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7.6 Score
82 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Genova
Nearby Genoa Aquarium · 1,1 km
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Mosaic Inn

Mosaic Inn is a guest house in Genoa, a few steps from Principe railway station and about 1.1 km from the Genoa Aquarium.

The property offers three room types, all with city views, a coffee machine, refrigerator, microwave and flat-screen TV. The units share bathroom facilities, equipped with a shower, hairdryer, slippers and provided bed linen. Each room has an independent entrance and a dining or living area, designed for those seeking a practical and informal base to explore the historic center.

General facilities include a common room with a TV area, free WiFi throughout the property, heating and express check-in. The environment is entirely non-smoking, and pets and private parties are not allowed. The location, particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 9.0, allows guests to walk to Genoa Principe station, the historic center and the city’s main museums, making Mosaic Inn a convenient choice for short stays and budget-conscious travelers.

Mosaic Inn
★ 7.6 · Good · 82 reviews

Plan your stay at Mosaic Inn

Simple guest house in the heart of Genoa, a few steps from Principe station, with rooms featuring city views, a kitchenette and free WiFi throughout the property.

Room types

Mosaic Inn offers three room types, all overlooking the city and designed for those seeking a practical and affordable solution in the Principe district. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, refrigerator, microwave and flat-screen TV, while the bathroom facilities are shared and well equipped with a shower, hairdryer, slippers and bed linen provided by the property.

The Double Room and the Double/Twin Room both measure 13 square meters and can accommodate two people, differing only in the bed configuration: one features a French double bed, the other two separate single beds. The Triple Room, the largest at 15 square meters, is designed for groups or families of up to three people with three single beds. All rooms have an independent entrance and a dining or living area.

Double Room — Mosaic Inn
Double Room
13 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Coffee machine, Independent entrance

Room designed for two people with a French double bed, the most compact in the property along with the Twin Room. It features a city view, coffee machine, refrigerator and microwave, as well as an independent entrance and a dining area with flat-screen TV. The bathroom, with a shower and provided slippers, is shared with the other rooms.

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Double/Twin Room — Mosaic Inn
Double/Twin Room
13 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Dining area, Flat-screen TV

Same size as the Double Room but with two separate single beds, ideal for those traveling as a pair who prefer not to share a bed. It includes a city view, kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, dining area and flat-screen TV. Shared bathroom with shower, hairdryer and slippers included.

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Triple Room — Mosaic Inn
Triple Room
15 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • City view, Dining area, Coffee machine

The largest room at Mosaic Inn, at 15 square meters with three single beds designed for groups or families. It offers a city view, coffee machine, refrigerator, microwave and a dining area with flat-screen TV. The bathroom is shared, with shower and courtesy set provided by the property.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for an affordable option just 300 meters from Genoa Principe station.
  • Yes, if you're traveling as a couple: the location has been rated 9.0 by guests staying as a pair.
  • Yes, if you want to visit the Genoa Aquarium, reachable in a few minutes at 1.1 km from the property.
  • Yes, if you're fine with a well-equipped shared bathroom, with slippers and bed linen included.
  • Yes, if you appreciate rooms with a city view and a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and coffee machine.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're traveling with pets, which are not allowed at Mosaic Inn.
  • Maybe not, if you prefer a private bathroom in the room: here the bathroom facilities are shared.
  • Maybe not, if you need breakfast included, which is not available at this property.
  • Maybe not, if you need parking: Mosaic Inn does not have any available.

Hotel facilities & services

Mosaic Inn focuses on an essential but complete set of amenities, designed for short and practical stays. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with flat-screen TVs and internet connection in every room. Rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, refrigerator and microwave, useful for those who want to manage their own meals.

Common areas include a room with a TV area, lockers for storing personal belongings and express check-in and check-out service. The property is entirely non-smoking, equipped with a security alarm and 24-hour security, as well as an iron and ironing board available to guests. Family rooms are also available.

The bathrooms, shared among guests, include a shower, hairdryer, slippers and provided bed linen. There is, however, no dedicated parking, nor is breakfast included in the stay.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi connection
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • View
  • Shower
  • Lockers
  • Coffee machine

General facilities

  • Common room/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Allergy-free room
  • Marble or tiled floor
  • Heating
  • Independent entrance
  • Family rooms available
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Iron
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & drink

  • Kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared bathroom facilities
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • View
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products

Location & what to see

Mosaic Inn is located in the Principe district, an area connecting the railway station and Genoa’s historic center, lively with neighborhood bars and restaurants such as Metropoli and Ristorante Dg, both less than 50 meters from the property. The area, while not strictly touristy, offers a good starting point to move around on foot or by public transport toward the city’s main attractions.

Genoa Piazza Principe station is just 300 meters away, while the Dinegro and Principe metro stations are 250 and 350 meters away respectively, ensuring quick connections to the rest of the city. Genoa-Sestri Airport can be reached in about 4 km. The historic center, with Palazzo Ducale and Porta Soprana, is just under 2 km away, a distance that can also be covered on foot in a twenty-minute walk.

Among the recommended activities, the Genoa Aquarium, 1.1 km away, is one of the city’s most visited destinations throughout the year, while the Galata Maritime Museum, 700 meters away, tells the story of Genoa’s seafaring heritage. Art lovers can visit Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi, both about 1.5 km away, or head up to D’Albertis Castle, 850 meters away, for a panoramic view over the port. In summer, the beaches of Boccadasse and Vernazzola, about 5-6 km away, offer an easily reachable seaside alternative by public transport.

Genoa Aquarium — One of the largest aquariums in Europe, on the old port waterfront 1,1 km
Galata Maritime Museum — Tells the naval and seafaring history of Genoa with interactive exhibits 700 m
D'Albertis Castle — Neo-Gothic castle with a panoramic terrace overlooking Genoa's port 850 m
Palazzo Rosso — Civic museum with art collections in a former noble palace 1,5 km
Palazzo Doria Tursi — City hall seat, with historic halls open to visitors in the city center 1,5 km
Porta Soprana — Ancient medieval city gate, near Columbus's house 1,9 km

What guests say about Mosaic Inn

7.6
Good · 82 reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
8.4
Location
8
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8
Value for money
8.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.3

Guests particularly praise the cleanliness (8.5) and comfort (8.4) of the rooms, also appreciating the WiFi (8.3) and value for money (8.1). Staff receive a slightly lower score (7.9), while the location especially convinces couples, rated 9.0.

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