A trip to Genoa: discovering the Superb City

Known throughout the world as an ancient Maritime Republic, homeland of Christopher Columbus, and renamed "Superb" by Petrarch, Genoa is one of Italy's most beautiful and important cities, stretching along the Ligurian Gulf of the Upper Tyrrhenian Sea: a tangle of uphill and downhill alleys, the carruggi, hidden courtyards, elegant palaces, churches, flowered balconies, panoramic districts and noble residences. There are 42 Palazzi dei Rolli in total, plus the various Palazzo Rosso, Bianco, Tursi, Palazzo Ducale and Villa Durazzo Pallavicini.

The Old Port, the true essence of the city, redesigned in 1992 by Renzo Piano for the Colombiadi celebrations, today represents the cultural and recreational hub, with the Città dei Bambini (Children's City) and Galata Sea Museum. Overlooking the city is the imposing Lanterna: the historic lighthouse that dominates Genoa from its 77-meter height, erected in the 16th century on a 12th-century tower.

The historic shops of the center will take you back in time and the dozens of restaurants scattered among the carruggi will open their doors to you to experience the best gastronomy of Genoa with its typical dishes like Genoese focaccia and pesto (and speaking of delicacies and culinary specialties, here's an overview of places where to eat at a restaurant in Genoa). Not forgetting, finally, the historic residences, the Carlo Felice Theater and the numerous museums like the Modern Art Gallery (GAM) and the Risorgimento Museum. Genoa is undoubtedly a continuous discovery: a must-see destination to experience a wonderful glimpse of the Bel Paese.

B&B HOTELS offers you two excellently located solutions to visit Genoa and all its beauties: the B&B HOTEL Genova Principe and the B&B HOTEL Genova City Center,

   
A trip to Genoa: where to sleep and how to get around

Even before arriving in the city and choosing what to see and visit in the marvelous Ligurian capital, it is important to find a convenient solution for your overnight stay. Our hotel in the center of Genoa can be a convenient alternative, offering extraordinary value for money: consult our website, discover the rates, single rooms, the double rooms of B&B HOTELS and book the property that best suits your needs.

Find a family hotel or discover a design hotel that also satisfies your aesthetic tastes: the B&B HOTELS chain offers varied accommodation solutions for every type of tourist: for solo or couple vacations, with friends, with family, and with children. If instead your trip is for work, find a hotel near Genoa airport to conveniently move to and from the Ligurian capital. A fundamental prerogative, in a world now always connected, is the free Wi-Fi service, which you will find at B&B HOTELS, to browse online for work or simply for leisure.

Getting around the city, especially if you have booked a B&B HOTELS property in the center, is just as simple. You can choose the metro, urban buses, taxis, and even the ferry. The metro network, 5.5 kilometers long, runs through seven stations: Brin, Dinegro, Principe, Darsena, San Giorgio, Sarzana/Sant’Agostino, De Ferrari. A part of the route is free: Brin-Dinegro, in both directions. It also includes local mobility services such as ten elevators and two funiculars to reach the panoramic areas. The urban bus network, with over 140 lines, connects the city along the coastal area, hills, and along the Genoese valleys.

With Radiotaxi, on the other hand, you can move 24/7 by taxi from one part of the city to another. If instead you don't want traffic and parking problems and prefer not to pollute, find a scooter rental service, respect the environment, and set off to discover Genoa. Finally, the ferry between Pegli and the Old Port connects the two points in 30 minutes via sea.

   
What to see in Genoa in 3 days

After choosing your hotel room and how to get around the city, your trip to Genoa finally begins. Finding a starting and ending point is not easy because the historical, artistic, architectural, and naturalistic heritage is truly immense. Here then is a small vademecum with a list of the most important points of interest and with the most beautiful monuments of Genoa.

The Palazzo Ducale, residence of the Doges since 1339 with its Grimaldina Tower, today hosts exhibitions and events: the 17th-century Baroque chapel is a must-see. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its Romanesque and Genoese Gothic style, instead houses the ashes of San Giovanni Battista, patron saint of the city.

The complex of the Palazzi dei Rolli, 42 noble residences from the 16th and 17th centuries, are part of the UNESCO Heritage and over time have welcomed high-ranking personalities visiting Genoa; the Royal Palace, also belonging to the House of Savoy, is part of it, now a museum hub where works by Van Dyck are exhibited. Finally, Villa Durazzo Pallavicini: with annexed gardens. Going to the Museums of Genoa is an excellent idea: we recommend the Archaeological Museum with ancient Ligurian artifacts from prehistory to the Roman era. A walk to the Botanical Garden is also a must.

Other itineraries of great interest are those of Belvedere Luigi Montaldo, Christopher Columbus's house, the historic aqueduct, Via Garibaldi, Via del Campo 29 and the street of historic shops with Art Nouveau pharmacies, confectionery shops, fabric stores, perfumeries and stamp workshops.

Don't miss then the great events that this fantastic city offers, discover the most renowned events in Genoa that will make your trip memorable.

More than beautiful, Genoa is intriguing, kaleidoscopic, almost full of contradictions. A city that deserves a multi-day visit, wandering through squares, parks, carruggi, beaches, museums and panoramic points. Come and visit it: book a stay at our Genoa City Center hotel or discover our hotels in Genoa, check offers, prices and availability.

If instead you want to fully experience this wonderful region, navigate the B&B HOTELS website, discover our hotels in Liguria and set off towards new destinations, on the coast or inland. Or set off to discover the Bel Paese and find hotels in Italy where to stay at the best quality-price ratio. We await you!