Dein Aufenthalt — Megan Hotel
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Das Eigentum — Megan Hotel
The Megan Hotel is a no-frills two-star in Genoa's central Via XX Settembre, a busy shopping artery near the port. The lobby is compact with tired furniture and a reception desk that usually has a stack of local bus maps; it's a clean, safe base for budget travellers who’ll spend most of their time outside the room. It suits solo backpackers or couples who need a cheap place to sleep after a day of sightseeing, not anyone expecting amenities beyond a bed and a shower.
Chroniken von Genoa
Genoa was a major maritime republic from the 11th century, competing with Venice for Mediterranean trade, and its historic centre is one of Europe's largest medieval districts, with narrow alleys called caruggi. The city's wealth funded the Palazzi dei Rolli, a series of Renaissance and Baroque palaces now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Architecturally, it's a dense mix of Romanesque churches, 16th-century frescoed facades, and 19th-century arcaded streets like Via XX Settembre. Today, Genoa is a gritty, authentic port city with a strong food identity—think pesto and focaccia—and a vibrant student population that keeps its cultural scene lively.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Genoa-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June and September: warm but not oppressively hot (20–27°C), with lower humidity and fewer cruise ship crowds than peak summer; June also has the city's maritime festival.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: peak tourist season with high heat (often 30°C+), heavy cruise ship traffic, and inflated hotel rates—expect Megan Hotel prices to double or triple; the main event is the Palio del Mare (a historic boat race) in early August, but it's not a huge draw.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October are good budget months: April can be drizzly but has mild temps (14–18°C) and Easter processions; October stays relatively warm (17–22°C) with low room rates and fewer tourists.
Wetter & Verpackung
Genoa has a microclimate: it's south-facing on the Ligurian coast, so summers are muggy and prone to sudden late-afternoon thunderstorms. Pack a compact rain jacket and a light scarf (for both sun and air-conditioned interiors), and don't rely on just a raincoat—you'll need layers for the sea breezes that appear in the evening.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Genoa
- Genoa's metro (Linea Metropolitana) is undergoing track upgrades on the Brin-Brignole section through summer 2026, so expect reduced frequency—check AMT Genoa's site for shuttle bus replacements if you're using it to reach the port or train station.
- The new Aquarium of Genoa 'Cetacea' extension opens in late March 2026, adding a walk-through dolphin area beside the main tanks; pre-book online to avoid queues.
- Via XX Settembre, where the Megan Hotel sits, has several new bike-sharing stations (Genovabike) as part of the city's push to cut car traffic; you'll need a local SIM or app to rent one.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Megan Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 (the upper floors of the historic section served by the lift). These are far enough from the street to reduce Via XX Settembre traffic noise, and still within the lift-served zone — you avoid the stairs-only historic section on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 (directly above the street-level entrance) — these catch the full brunt of pedestrian and tram noise from Via XX Settembre. Also avoid any room in the historic section (likely rooms accessible only by stairs) if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues.
Best views
Street-facing rooms on floors 3–4 offer an elevated view of Via XX Settembre's 19th-century arcades and the bustle below — avoid an interior courtyard view (if available) which looks at service areas and back walls.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — they're above the street bustle but still within the lift-served block. The historic section's stairs-only rooms (likely floors 0–2) are quieter in terms of internal hotel noise but louder from the street below.
🔊 Noise notes
Via XX Settembre is a major tram route (AMT lines 12, 13, 15 run from 5am–midnight). The street also has heavy scooter and car traffic during weekday rush hours (8-9am, 5-7pm). The historic section's stone stairwell can echo sounds from the lobby and breakfast area into adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) Avoid the €20/night on-site parking — the public car park at Piazza Corvetto is €15/day and a 4-minute walk, saving you €5 per night. 2) At check-in, ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the street; the reception team controls room assignments and will honour this request if available.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Megan Hotel
free; 150 MB per day; login required via room key card
serves all floors; historic section of the hotel has stairs-only access
digital newsstand (PressReader) available on in-room tablets
15:00-01:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs €30
available at €5 per bag per day; limited capacity
step-free access; wheelchair entries at main entrance; some rooms have restricted mobility access
on-site parking available; €20 per night; nearest public car park is Piazza Corvetto, €15 per day; no EV charging available
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Chiesa Evangelica Valdese (338 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giovanni Bosco e San Gaetano (353 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana in Genova (468 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica (602 m · ~8 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centro commerciale Fiumara — 826 m · ~10 min walk
Giardini Camillo Pavanello — 535 m · ~7 min walk
Museo della Lanterna — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Teatro Gustavo Modena — 520 m · ~7 min walk
Piazzetta Croce d'Oro San Pier d'Arena — 401 m · ~5 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 398 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia Rolando — 100 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour Express — 125 m · ~2 min walk
Genova Sampierdarena — 353 m · ~4 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Genoa airport or tourist offices near Piazza De Ferrari as they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; small cafes and market stalls prefer cash.
Not expected but appreciated — round up the bill at restaurants (5-10%), leave a euro or two for taxi drivers, and tip hotel staff a couple of euros for service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the counter in a local bar costs around €1.00-€1.20; sitting at a table doubles the price.
A panino or focaccia from a bakery or 'panetteria' with a drink costs about €5-€7; look for lunch deals in trattorias near Via Garibaldi.
A pizza margherita in a casual pizzeria runs €8-€12; a pasta dish in a trattoria is about €10-€14.
Try farinata (chickpea flatbread) or focaccia from bakeries along Via XX Settembre and near the Porto Antico; cheap eats are common around the Old Port and near the train station.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Coop are the main budget supermarket chains; Lidl is also present in central Genoa.
Affordable high-street options include H&M, Zara, and OVS near Via XX Settembre; the Mercato Orientale (south side) has cheap clothing stalls on weekdays.
A single bus ticket is €1.50; a 24-hour pass costs €4.50. From Genoa airport, the cheapest way is the Volabus bus to the city centre (€6) — avoid taxis (€30+).
Buy groceries from Conad or Carrefour Express for picnic lunches; skip overpriced tourist cafes near the aquarium and walk 5 minutes inland for real prices; get the Porto Antico 'museum package' if visiting multiple attractions.
Gut zu wissen — Genoa
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GenoaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Genoa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Megan Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 398 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Rolando — 100 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Brignole Metro Station (just outside hotel) → De Ferrari (city centre) / Principe (Genova Principe station)
💡 Buy a temporary ticket from the machine (coins/card). The metro is short but useful for avoiding hills. Validate your ticket before boarding.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) → Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi (Piazza Giuseppe Verdi)
💡 Official white taxis have meters; expect €25-30. Avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals. Pay cash or card.
Genova Sestri Ponente (take local train from airport bus connection) → Genova Brignole Station (5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Skip this for airport transfer; use Volabus instead. Only useful if you're already at Sestri for some reason.
Genoa Airport (GOA) → Piazza Della Vittoria / Via Fanti d'Italia (then 5 min walk to hotel)
💡 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.
Über Genoa
Wikipedia ↗
Genoa is the sixth-largest city in Italy and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria. As of 2025, 565,301 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,629 inhabitants, more than 1.5 million people live in the wider metropolitan area stretching along t...
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What are the best rooms at Megan Hotel?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 (the upper floors of the historic section served by the lift). These are far enough from the street to reduce Via XX Settembre traffic noise, and still within the lift-served zone — you avoid the stairs-only historic section on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Megan Hotel?
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 (directly above the street-level entrance) — these catch the full brunt of pedestrian and tram noise from Via XX Settembre. Also avoid any room in the historic section (likely rooms accessible only by stairs) if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues.
Is Megan Hotel noisy?
Via XX Settembre is a major tram route (AMT lines 12, 13, 15 run from 5am–midnight). The street also has heavy scooter and car traffic during weekday rush hours (8-9am, 5-7pm). The historic section's stone stairwell can echo sounds from the lobby and breakfast area into adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Megan Hotel?
Street-facing rooms on floors 3–4 offer an elevated view of Via XX Settembre's 19th-century arcades and the bustle below — avoid an interior courtyard view (if available) which looks at service areas and back walls.
What are insider tips for staying at Megan Hotel?
1) Avoid the €20/night on-site parking — the public car park at Piazza Corvetto is €15/day and a 4-minute walk, saving you €5 per night. 2) At check-in, ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the street; the reception team controls room assignments and will honour this request if available.
What time is check-in at Megan Hotel?
Check-in at Megan Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Megan Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free; 150 MB per day; login required via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at Megan Hotel?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Megan Hotel?
A panino or focaccia from a bakery or 'panetteria' with a drink costs about €5-€7; look for lunch deals in trattorias near Via Garibaldi.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Megan Hotel?
A single bus ticket is €1.50; a 24-hour pass costs €4.50. From Genoa airport, the cheapest way is the Volabus bus to the city centre (€6) — avoid taxis (€30+).
When is the best time to visit Genoa?
May, June and September: warm but not oppressively hot (20–27°C), with lower humidity and fewer cruise ship crowds than peak summer; June also has the city's maritime festival.
Top-Attraktionen in Genoa
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 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.