Your stay — Domus Erna
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Duomo di San Giovanni Battista (421 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Neri (427 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Padri Cappuccini - Pieve del Finale (821 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Santuario di Santa Maria di Finalpia (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parchetto Comunale — 744 m · ~9 min walk
Museo Archeologico del Finale — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Teatro Civico Camillo Sivori — 578 m · ~7 min walk
Parco Giacomo Puccini Vela — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 775 m · ~10 min walk
Farmacia del Maestrale — 494 m · ~6 min walk
Erboristeria Il Nuovo Girasole — 683 m · ~9 min walk
Finale Ligure Marina — 827 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the port or tourist spots—they take a fat cut.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay are common. Cash is still king at market stalls and small bars.
Tipping is not expected. Round up the bill or leave a euro or two for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don’t expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè at a local bar: around €1.20.
Panini or pizza al taglio from a bakery: €6–8.
Pizza or pasta main in a trattoria: €10–14.
Focaccia di Recco (thin, cheesy flatbread) is a local street-food staple; grab from bakers near the port or in town for €4–6.
Coop, Conad, and Carrefour Express are the main budget supermarkets in Savona.
Via Paleocapa has chain stores like OVS and H&M for affordable basics; the Saturday market along Piazza del Popolo sells budget casual wear.
A single bus ticket in Savona costs €1.60; a day pass is €3.50. From Genoa airport, take the Volabus to Genova Brignole then a regional train (€10–12 total).
Eat lunch at bars serving fixed-price workmen’s menus (€10–12). Fill your water bottle at public fountains (nasone) for free. Buy bus tickets at tabacchi shops to avoid surcharges on board.
Good to know — Savona
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
SavonaFor general emergencies in Italy, dial 112 (single European number). For non-urgent tourist help, call the Savona Tourist Info Office at +39 019 840 2321 (Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Savona, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Domus Erna
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 775 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia del Maestrale — 494 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Savona FS station → Hotel Badano (stop: Via Nizza / Via Cairoli)
💡 Buy 10-ride carnet (€12) at any tabacchi — works on all Savona buses; useless if walking to hotel (500m from station).
Genoa Airport bus stop → Savona Piazza Mameli (via Volabus to Genoa Piazza Principe, then local bus 40)
💡 AVOID this combo for airport transfer — quicker and no cheaper than train; only useful if hotel is on Via Nizza (bus 40 route).
Genoa Sestri Ponente (airport station) → Savona FS station (then 8 min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy ticket at station kiosk or via Trenitalia app before boarding — onboard purchase incurs €5 penalty.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) → Hotel Badano, Savona
💡 Book via Savona Taxi cooperative (+39 019 824141) for fixed-rate airport runs — cheaper than meter from taxi rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Domus Erna?
Check-in at Domus Erna is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Domus Erna?
Panini or pizza al taglio from a bakery: €6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Domus Erna?
A single bus ticket in Savona costs €1.60; a day pass is €3.50. From Genoa airport, take the Volabus to Genova Brignole then a regional train (€10–12 total).
Top Attractions in Savona
💡 The old fish market (Pescheria di Piazza) happens on weekend mornings near the square—it's free to browse and a great spot to see locals buy seafood direct from the boats.
💡 The Chapel is often open only mornings or for guided tours; confirm times at the tourist office opposite. The cathedral itself is always free and worth a look for its marble altars.
💡 Check local listings: the museum inside is often free on the first Sunday of the month. Go late afternoon for the best light over the Ligurian Sea.
💡 Free entry for most temporary exhibitions; check their website for any paid events. The café inside does good coffee and has free Wi-Fi.
💡 Walk the stretch from Piazza del Popolo to the Fornaci lighthouse at sunset for a low-key local scene. Free public showers are available near the Fornaci beach.