🇮🇹 Genoa, Italy

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📍 18, Via Bruno Buozzi, Genoa

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Das Eigentum — Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast in Genoa is a practical 3-star base in the old town, a minute’s walk from the port. The lobby is small and modern, with tiled floors and a reception desk that usually has a local map ready. It’s a no-fuss place for budget travellers who want to step straight into the caruggi (narrow alleys) and be at the aquarium or a trattoria within five minutes.

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Chroniken von Genoa

Genoa was a major maritime republic from the 11th century, controlling trade across the Mediterranean. Its historic centre is a dense maze of medieval alleys (caruggi) that survive largely intact, while the 16th-century Rolli Palaces (Unesco-listed) show the wealth of its merchant elite. Today Genoa balances a gritty, port-city character with a lively cultural scene: Europe’s largest aquarium, a well-regarded opera house, and a growing food reputation built on pesto and focaccia.

Beste Zeit zu besuchen

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Die besten Monate

May, June, September: warm enough for coastal walks and boat trips, but without July’s intense heat and bigger tourist numbers.

Peak / Festival Surge

July and August: school holidays fill the city and the Cinque Terre day-trippers. Hotel prices can jump 30-50%, and the seafront gets crowded. The main driver is summer beach tourism and the big Palio del Mare (a historical boat race) in July.

Budget Schulter Saison

April, October: cheaper rates, cooler but pleasant weather (15–20°C), thinner crowds. You get a more authentic feel of Genoa without the summer rush.

Wetter & Verpackung

July in Genoa is hot and often humid, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms rolling off the Ligurian Sea. Pack light, breathable layers and always carry a small umbrella — rain can appear suddenly even on a sunny morning.

Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Genoa

  • Genoa’s port area metro stop (De Ferrari) is fully operational, with the new Brignole–Foce line extension making airport transfers easier.
  • The old town’s caruggi have several new independent galleries and wine bars, especially around Via della Maddalena and Via San Bernardo.
  • Summer 2026: Genoa’s municipal beach at Boccadasse remains free, but book bus routes early — the city’s single tourist bus can fill by midday.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Bed & Breakfast, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building, away from Via Bruno Buozzi. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. Rooms facing the internal courtyard are quieter.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers likely starting with 1 or 0) due to street noise and foot traffic from the entrance. Also skip rooms directly facing Via Bruno Buozzi on any floor, as this is a main road with tram and car noise.

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Best views

The best view is from upper rear rooms overlooking the internal courtyard or adjacent rooftops, offering a glimpse of Genoa's historic skyline. Front rooms see the busy Via Bruno Buozzi and modern buildings opposite.

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Quietest floors

Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, placed above the first floor (which may have common areas) but below the top floor (which can be hotter and near roof equipment).

🔊 Noise notes

Via Bruno Buozzi is a main through road with buses, scooters, and trams – noise peaks from 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. The lift in this 3-star property may be older and audible from adjacent rooms.

Insider tips

1) If arriving by car, park at the nearby 'Genova Brignole' car park (5 mins walk) – street parking is scarce and expensive. 2) Request a room with a fan or portable A/C unit at booking, as many 3-star Genoa B&Bs lack full air conditioning.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Einrichtungen — Bed & Breakfast

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed about 20 Mbps download, single device login per guest, no time limit.

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Lift / Elevator

A small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No newspapers or digital newsstand provided; the building is a converted 19th-century townhouse with original marble staircase and stucco ceilings in the breakfast room.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30, subject to availability. Weekend arrivals must confirm time by phone.

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Baggage Storage

Free luggage storage for arrivals before check-in and after checkout until 18:00.

Accessibility

No step-free access: two steps at the main entrance and lift is narrow (approx 70 cm). Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is Garage Piazza della Vittoria, 400 m away, €22 per night. No EV charging.

Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen

City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 consecutive nights; payable at check-in.

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; €50 incidental hold upon arrival.

Faith & Diät in der Nähe

  • Church: San Benedetto del Porto (194 m · ~2 min walk)
  • Church: Oratorio del Rosario (278 m · ~3 min walk)
  • Church: San Rocco sopra Principe (459 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: Santuario di San Francesco da Paola (474 m · ~6 min walk)

Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung

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Shopping

Terminal Traghetti — 871 m · ~11 min walk

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Walking & Running

Villa Rosazza — 371 m · ~5 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Villa del Principe — 359 m · ~4 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

StradaNuova Teatro Auditorium — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

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Kids & Family

Giardini dell'Erba Voglio — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

5 Minuten Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

UBI Banca — 797 m · ~10 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmacia Marittima — 106 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

Carrefour Express — 192 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Dinegro — 282 m · ~4 min walk

Geld & Währung

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs in the city centre; avoid exchange bureaux at Genoa airport and tourist spots near the port, which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and Apple Pay are common for small amounts.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants for good service (e.g., 45 to 50). Taxis and hotel staff are fine without a tip.

Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget

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Cheap coffee

Espresso at the bar: €1–1.20.

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Best-value lunch

Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a focaccia from a bakery: €4–6.

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Affordable dinner

Pasta or pizza main in a trattoria: €10–14.

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Street food & cheap eats

Focaccia, farinata, and cheap pizza slices from bakeries and street stalls; the Old Port and Via Garibaldi area have clusters.

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Budget groceries

Coop, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are common in this part of Genoa.

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Affordable clothes

OVS and Terranova on Via XX Settembre, plus the Mercato Orientale area for affordable casual wear.

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Cheapest way around

Single metro/bus ticket €1.50 (valid 100 min); day pass €4.50. From Genoa airport, take the Volabus (€6) rather than the train or taxi.

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Money-saving tips

Eat lunch at a bakery or focaccia shop instead of a sit-down restaurant. Walk the centre — Genoa is compact and hilly, but public lifts are cheap. Shop at bakeries for breakfast, not café tables (surcharge for sitting).

Gut zu wissen — Genoa

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Plugs & power

Type C/F/L · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Genoa
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Police
112
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Ambulance / Medical
118
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Fire Department
115

Carabinieri (military police) can be reached on 112. For EU-wide emergencies, 112 also works. Tourists can contact Genoa's tourist police at 010 536 111.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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La Pineta Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Tory Bar Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Britannia Pub Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hemingway's Pub Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Berto Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Blunt Beach Club Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Il Barbarossa Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Scassadiavoli Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Genoa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Bed & Breakfast

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · UBI Banca — 797 m · ~10 min walkpharmacy · Farmacia Marittima — 106 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Umher zu kommen

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Genoa Metro (Brignole stop) €1.50

Brignole Metro Station (just outside hotel) → De Ferrari (city centre) / Principe (Genova Principe station)

4 min · Every 6-10 mins · 06:00 - 22:00 (slightly later Fri-Sat)

💡 Buy a temporary ticket from the machine (coins/card). The metro is short but useful for avoiding hills. Validate your ticket before boarding.

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Genoa Airport Taxi €25

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) → Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi (Piazza Giuseppe Verdi)

20 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Official white taxis have meters; expect €25-30. Avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals. Pay cash or card.

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Genova Brignole Station (local train from airport area via Genova Sestri Ponente station, but slow; better use bus) €4

Genova Sestri Ponente (take local train from airport bus connection) → Genova Brignole Station (5 min walk to hotel)

25 min · Every 15-20 mins · 05:00 - 22:30

💡 Skip this for airport transfer; use Volabus instead. Only useful if you're already at Sestri for some reason.

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Volabus €6

Genoa Airport (GOA) → Piazza Della Vittoria / Via Fanti d'Italia (then 5 min walk to hotel)

30 min · Every 30 mins · 05:30 - 23:00

💡 Buy ticket from the machine in arrivals or from the driver (exact change). The stop at Piazza della Vittoria is a flat 500m walk to the hotel through the park.

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What are the best rooms at Bed & Breakfast?

Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building, away from Via Bruno Buozzi. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. Rooms facing the internal courtyard are quieter.

Which rooms should I avoid at Bed & Breakfast?

Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers likely starting with 1 or 0) due to street noise and foot traffic from the entrance. Also skip rooms directly facing Via Bruno Buozzi on any floor, as this is a main road with tram and car noise.

Is Bed & Breakfast noisy?

Via Bruno Buozzi is a main through road with buses, scooters, and trams – noise peaks from 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. The lift in this 3-star property may be older and audible from adjacent rooms.

Which rooms have the best views at Bed & Breakfast?

The best view is from upper rear rooms overlooking the internal courtyard or adjacent rooftops, offering a glimpse of Genoa's historic skyline. Front rooms see the busy Via Bruno Buozzi and modern buildings opposite.

What are insider tips for staying at Bed & Breakfast?

1) If arriving by car, park at the nearby 'Genova Brignole' car park (5 mins walk) – street parking is scarce and expensive. 2) Request a room with a fan or portable A/C unit at booking, as many 3-star Genoa B&Bs lack full air conditioning.

What time is check-in at Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in at Bed & Breakfast is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Bed & Breakfast have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed about 20 Mbps download, single device login per guest, no time limit.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Bed & Breakfast?

€2 per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 consecutive nights; payable at check-in.

Where can I eat cheaply near Bed & Breakfast?

Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a focaccia from a bakery: €4–6.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Bed & Breakfast?

Single metro/bus ticket €1.50 (valid 100 min); day pass €4.50. From Genoa airport, take the Volabus (€6) rather than the train or taxi.

When is the best time to visit Genoa?

May, June, September: warm enough for coastal walks and boat trips, but without July’s intense heat and bigger tourist numbers.

Top-Attraktionen in Genoa

Porta Soprana and the Cloister of Sant'Andrea Free

💡 Climb the narrow stairs up the gate tower for a view east over the rooftops—it's free but the staircase can be tight, so go early to avoid queues.

Spianata Castelletto Free

💡 Take the public lift from Piazza Portello (€1.50) up to reach it in 2 minutes instead of climbing the steep steps. Best for sunrise—few tourists, more locals with dogs.

Piazza De Ferrari Free

💡 Sit on the steps of the Galleria Mazzini arcade (left of the fountain) to people-watch. Free guided tours of the nearby Palazzo Ducale courtyard happen on some Wednesdays—ask at the tourist info desk inside.

Boccadasse Free

💡 Take bus 31 from Piazza De Ferrari to Boccadasse (€1.50) or walk 30 minutes east along the coastal path. The best free spot is the viewpoint at the top of the steps after the church—sunset is stunning.

Museo di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria

💡 The entrance fee is €5 for adults—free on the first Sunday of the month. Allow 1.5 hours. The insect room has a preserved giant tarantula that kids love.

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