Dein Aufenthalt — Hotel Cavour
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Das Eigentum — Hotel Cavour
Hotel Cavour is a straightforward 3-star perched on Rapallo’s central Corso Colombo, a block from the waterfront. The lobby feels like a crisply maintained mid-century Italian hotel—marble floor, polite desk, no fuss. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base with a sea-view balcony option, not a resort experience. The USP is location: you’re steps from the funicular to Montallegro and the ferry dock for Portofino and Cinque Terre.
Chroniken von Rapallo
Rapallo grew from a Roman fishing village into a key maritime republic port, competing with Genoa until the 16th century. Its waterfront promenade, the Lungomare Vittorio Veneto, was built in the 1920s and is lined with Liberty-style villas from the Belle Époque. The town’s landmark is the Basilica dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio, rebuilt in Baroque style after an 18th-century earthquake. Today Rapallo is a relaxed resort for Italian families and Ligurian day-trippers, quieter than Portofino but with its own castle, the sixteenth-century Castello sul Mare.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Rapallo-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June and September give settled weather (22–26°C) with fewer crowds than July–August. The sea is warm enough for swimming by June.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is the absolute peak, driven by Italian Ferragosto holidays (week of 15 August). Hotel prices can double; rooms at 3-star properties like Hotel Cavour typically sell out weeks ahead. The local Palio del Mare rowing race adds a small spike around 15 August.
Budget Schulter Saison
April, early May and October offer rates up to 30% lower, mild temperatures (16–20°C) and uncrowded ferries. The sea is cooler but the Ligurian coast is still pleasant for walking.
Wetter & Verpackung
Rapallo’s microclimate is notoriously humid, so evening sea breezes can feel chilly even after a hot day. Pack a light windproof jacket or pashmina for the promenade after sunset, and always bring a swimsuit—the public lido at Parco Casale is open until late September.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Rapallo
- The Rapallo–Montallegro funicular is undergoing routine maintenance until late June 2026; check local notices for possible weekday closures. A replacement bus runs from Piazza Garibaldi.
- The new pedestrianised zone on Corso Colombo (approved 2025) is now in effect every weekend and during August evenings, improving the restaurant terrace experience.
- Rapallo’s main beach, Spiaggia di Rapallo, has new lifeguard and sunbed booking rules for summer 2026—pre-booking via the local app is recommended for a guaranteed spot.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Cavour, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (rear of building). These floors are high enough to minimise street noise from Via Giuseppe Mazzini, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (above ground-floor lobby and street level) and any rooms facing the street (Via Giuseppe Mazzini). Street-facing rooms on lower floors will get traffic noise, and floor 1 may also pick up lobby sounds and foot traffic from the lift.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor street-facing rooms (floors 3+), overlooking Via Giuseppe Mazzini and the old town. You'll see rooftops and hillsides, not the sea. The inner courtyard view is of neighbouring buildings and small gardens.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – above street-level noise but not as high as the top floor, which might get more lift traffic or roof-level equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Giuseppe Mazzini is a narrow, central street with pedestrian traffic, delivery vans, and occasional mopeds. The small lift may cause brief noise when passing. No bar or restaurant noise from the hotel itself – just street-level commotion.
Insider tips
1) For parking, reserve a spot at Parcheggio Piazza delle Caravelle in advance – it's the closest and fills up quickly during summer. 2) Ask at check-in for a room on floor 3 or 4 (courtyard side) if you value quiet; the front desk may be able to confirm availability on arrival.
- 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 — Hotel Cavour
Free, unlimited, speeds around 20 Mbps down. No login or time limit.
One lift serves all floors (no stairs-only sections). The lift is small but functional.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel tablets in lobby. No physical newspapers delivered to rooms.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00. Early bag drop available from 11:00. Late check-out until 12:00 (free); after 12:00 a €30 fee is charged.
Free for same day. Overnight storage also free with prior arrangement.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Lift to all floors. No adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms.
No on-site private parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Piazza delle Caravelle (5 min walk), €15 per night (24h). No EV charging on property.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (max 10 nights), applies to guests aged 14+
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment at booking. A €50 incidental card hold at check-in, refunded if no damage or extras.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Basilica Santi Gervasio e Protasio (466 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Anna (591 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santo Stefano (653 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Francesco (993 m · ~12 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Giardini Giuseppe Verdi — 353 m · ~4 min walk
Museo Attilio e Cleofe Gaffoglio — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Auditorium delle Clarisse — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Parco Emilio De Martino — 466 m · ~6 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Poste — 248 m · ~3 min walk
Nostra Signora di Montallegro — 311 m · ~4 min walk
Carrefour Express — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Rapallo FS Capolinea — 676 m · ~8 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Use bank ATMs in Rapallo for the best rates; avoid exchange desks at Genoa airport or tourist bureaux.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless is common; cash is still needed for small purchases and market stalls.
No formal tipping expected. Round up in restaurants or leave a few euros for good service; taxis round up; hotel staff appreciate a euro or two for carrying bags.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A cappuccino or espresso at a local bar costs around €1.30–€1.50, served standing at the counter.
A slice of focaccia or pizza from a bakery and a drink costs €5–€7. Sit-down panini or pasta al forno can hit €10–€12.
A pizza or simple pasta dish in a trattoria costs €10–€14. Avoid tourist spots right on the waterfront for better prices.
Rapallo’s old town has bakeries and small shops selling focaccia, farinata, and pizza by the slice—ideal for a cheap bite.
Conad, Simply, and Eurospin are common budget supermarkets in and around Rapallo.
OVS and Terranova on Corso Colombo offer affordable high-street clothing; markets along the port sell casual wear and souvenirs.
Local buses (AMT) cost €1.50 per ride, or get a day pass for €4. From Genoa airport, take the Volabus to Brignole station (€6) then a train to Rapallo (approx €4.50 each way).
Eat a ‘menù fisso’ lunch (two courses plus water, sometimes coffee) for €12–€15. Buy groceries and enjoy a picnic by the sea. Avoid restaurants directly on Piazza Cavour or the waterfront—stroll a street or two inland for better prices.
Gut zu wissen — Rapallo
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RapalloWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rapallo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Cavour
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Poste — 248 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Nostra Signora di Montallegro — 311 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Rapallo train station (Stazione FS) → Hotel Il Gatto (5-min walk, via Via Mazzini)
💡 Use regional trains for Cinque Terre (€5-10, 1 hour); avoid InterCity which skips Rapallo. Validate ticket before boarding to avoid €60 fine.
Rapallo railway station (Piazza della Stazione) → Hotel Ambra (Via Gramsci stop)
💡 It's a 10-minute flat walk from the station: cross the square, go down Via Gramsci. Bus #1 is useful for bags but often crowded. Buy tickets at tabacchi shops.
Genoa Airport (GOA) → Hotel Ambra, Via Gramsci 38, Rapallo
💡 Book a fixed-price taxi through Radio Taxi Genoa (+39 010 5966). Negotiate if flagging one down — official airport rank can charge 20% more.
Genoa Airport (via shuttle to Genova Brignole station) → Rapallo railway station
💡 The airport shuttle train (Velobus) to Brignole costs €6. Then a direct regional train to Rapallo (€4.80). Avoid peak-hour trains (07:30–09:00, 17:00–19:00) as they get crowded.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) → Hotel Il Gatto, Rapallo
💡 Book via the hotel or company like NCC Rapallo for fixed price; avoid street taxis which cost more. Confirm if tolls are included.
Hotel Il Gatto (stop: Via Mameli) → Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino
💡 Bus 706 or 707 to Portofino ends at piazzetta; buy return ticket at bar/tabacchi (cash only). Hourly after 18:00 – last bus leaves Portofino 19:30.
Genoa Brignole → Rapallo station
💡 Sit on the left side for sea views after Sturla. Validate your ticket in the yellow machine before boarding.
Portofino/Santa Margherita Ligure port → Rapallo port (Via Mazzini pier)
💡 This is scenic but only runs in good weather. From Rapallo port, it's a 5-minute walk to Hotel Rosabianca. Check timetables with Tigullio Ferry Company — they go to Camogli and San Fruttuoso too.
Genoa Airport (GOA) → Rapallo bus station
💡 Take Volabus from airport to Brignole station (€6), then catch AMT bus 820 to Rapallo (€3.50). Airport buses run until midnight; last bus from Brignole to Rapallo is around 22:00.
Genoa Airport bus stop (outside arrivals) → Hotel Il Gatto, Rapallo
💡 Take AMT Bus 1 from airport to Genova Brignole station (€3, 25 mins), then regional train to Rapallo (€3, 1 hour). Cheapest but juggle luggage; buy bus ticket at airport tabacchi and validate on board.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) → Genoa Brignole railway station
💡 Buy ticket from machine in arrivals (cash or card). Don't pay driver. From Brignole, take a regional train to Rapallo.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) → Hotel Rosabianca, Rapallo
💡 Book with a fixed-price service like Radio Taxi Genova (010 5966) to avoid meter surprises. The hotel can arrange a pickup for similar rates.
Über Rapallo
Wikipedia ↗
Rapallo (US: rə-PAH-loh, Italian: [raˈpallo], Ligurian: [ɾaˈpalːu]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, in the region of Liguria in Italy. As of 2025, with a population 29,513, it is the 2nd-largest municipality in the metropolitan city. It lies on the Ligurian Sea coast, ...
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What are the best rooms at Hotel Cavour?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (rear of building). These floors are high enough to minimise street noise from Via Giuseppe Mazzini, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Cavour?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (above ground-floor lobby and street level) and any rooms facing the street (Via Giuseppe Mazzini). Street-facing rooms on lower floors will get traffic noise, and floor 1 may also pick up lobby sounds and foot traffic from the lift.
Is Hotel Cavour noisy?
Via Giuseppe Mazzini is a narrow, central street with pedestrian traffic, delivery vans, and occasional mopeds. The small lift may cause brief noise when passing. No bar or restaurant noise from the hotel itself – just street-level commotion.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Cavour?
The best view is from upper-floor street-facing rooms (floors 3+), overlooking Via Giuseppe Mazzini and the old town. You'll see rooftops and hillsides, not the sea. The inner courtyard view is of neighbouring buildings and small gardens.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Cavour?
1) For parking, reserve a spot at Parcheggio Piazza delle Caravelle in advance – it's the closest and fills up quickly during summer. 2) Ask at check-in for a room on floor 3 or 4 (courtyard side) if you value quiet; the front desk may be able to confirm availability on arrival.
What time is check-in at Hotel Cavour?
Check-in at Hotel Cavour is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Cavour have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, speeds around 20 Mbps down. No login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Cavour?
€1.50 per person per night (max 10 nights), applies to guests aged 14+
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Cavour?
A slice of focaccia or pizza from a bakery and a drink costs €5–€7. Sit-down panini or pasta al forno can hit €10–€12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Cavour?
Local buses (AMT) cost €1.50 per ride, or get a day pass for €4. From Genoa airport, take the Volabus to Brignole station (€6) then a train to Rapallo (approx €4.50 each way).
When is the best time to visit Rapallo?
May, June and September give settled weather (22–26°C) with fewer crowds than July–August. The sea is warm enough for swimming by June.
Top-Attraktionen in Rapallo
💡 Bring a coffee from a nearby bar (€1.20 at a local pasticceria) and sit on one of the benches near the harbour to watch the boats.
💡 Check the side chapel to the left of the altar – the painted wooden crucifix dates from the 1400s. The bells ring at 7am sharp; don't stay in a nearby hotel if you're a light sleeper.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the castle and the bay. The interior gallery is usually free on certain days, check the tourist board.
💡 The market (Sat 08:00–13:00) is cheap for local fruit, cheese, and olive oil—buy a paper cone of olives from the Ligurian stall at the north end. Most churches are unlocked in the morning; San Francesco has a wooden crucifix from 1220.
💡 Look for the carved wooden crucifix near the left altar—locals say it was found floating in the bay. The church is quietest between 10-11am.
💡 Check the town notice board or tourist office for current exhibition dates. If no exhibition, the exterior and harbour views from the gangway are still worth the detour.
💡 Go before 10 am for the best produce. The cheese stall near the fountain has excellent local formaggio di capra (goat cheese). Market days: Tuesday and Saturday.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light over the Gulf of Tigullio. The internal museum costs €3 but is often quiet midweek.