🇮🇹 Savona, Italy
Residence Olivotti
📍 1, Via Generale Enrico Caviglia, Savona, 17024
Your stay — Residence Olivotti
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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 Residence Olivotti
🕒 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.
About Savona
Wikipedia ↗
Savona (Italian: [saˈvoːna] ; Ligurian: Saña [ˈsaŋːa]) is a seaport and comune (municipality) in the west part of the northern Italian region of Liguria, and the capital of the Province of Savona. Facing the Ligurian Sea, Savona is the main city of the western section of the Italian Riviera. It has ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Residence Olivotti?
Check-in at Residence Olivotti is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Residence Olivotti?
Panini or pizza al taglio from a bakery: €6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Residence Olivotti?
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.