Genoa Historical Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bustling street with outdoor seating, people walking, and a banner advertising an event.
A harbor with various boats, including a large cruise ship, and a city skyline with modern and older buildings.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a prominent clock, and a bustling square.
A crowded cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and red banners.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent cruise ship docked at the port, historic buildings, and a green-domed structure.

Stay near popular Genoa Historical Centre attractions

A grand, ornate building with intricate architectural details and arched windows.

Piazza de Ferrari

9.0/10 (1,013 reviews)
Stroll past the quaint shops and cafés that line the narrow alleys leading to Genoa’s main square then visit the historic buildings surrounding it.
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Activities

Portofino On Your Own from Genoa

Day Trip from Genoa to Portofino

NZ$128
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip from Genoa to Portofino
Luggage Storage in Stazione

Genoa: Luggage Storage

NZ$15
per adult
Genoa: Luggage Storage
Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket

Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket

NZ$12
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

NZ$28
per adult
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center
Running Genoa Tour 10 km

Running Genoa Tour 10 km

NZ$57
per adult
Running Genoa Tour 10 km
Genoa: Snorkeling tour along the Genoa coastline

Genoa: Snorkeling tour along the Genoese coast

NZ$167
per adult
Genoa: Snorkeling tour along the Genoese coast
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Our pick of the best Genoa Historical Centre Hotel Deals

Bristol Palace Hotel

Bristol Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Via XX Settembre 35 Genoa GE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$470 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$470
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Air conditioning not very good. Staff confrontational about it at first."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Bristol Palace Hotel
Best Western Hotel Metropoli

Best Western Hotel Metropoli

3 out of 5
P.zza Fontane Marose Genoa GE
The price is NZ$239 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$239
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
"Good hotel great location. Rooms nothing like picture though. False advertising. Bed quite hard as was pillows. Room quite small. Can’t complain for price however !"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Best Western Hotel Metropoli
THE SEVEN GENOVA

THE SEVEN GENOVA

Via degli Orefici, 7 Genoa GE
The price is NZ$197 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$197
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Popular attractions Old Port and Piazza de Ferrari are located ...
THE SEVEN GENOVA
Best Western Plus City Hotel

Best Western Plus City Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Sebastiano 6 Genoa GE
The price is NZ$244 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$244
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Best Western Plus City Hotel
Best Western Hotel Porto Antico

Best Western Hotel Porto Antico

3 out of 5
Via al Ponte Calvi, 5 Genoa GE
The price is NZ$231 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$231
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Best Western Hotel Porto Antico
Hotel Nuovo Nord

Hotel Nuovo Nord

3 out of 5
Via Balbi 153/r Genoa GE
The price is NZ$168 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$168
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (661 reviews)
"Great central location. thoroughly recommend."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hotel Nuovo Nord
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Our guide on where to stay in Genoa Historical Centre

Find the best Genoa Historical Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic fountain with water jets in a plaza surrounded by ornate buildings.
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Centro Est

Centro Est is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, popular aquarium and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Spianata Castelletto or Christopher Columbus Monument while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A historic fountain with pink water jets in front of a grand building with domed architecture.
Photo by Camillo
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San Vincenzo

If you're spending some time in San Vincenzo, La casa di Cristoforo Colombo and Piazza de Ferrari are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent church tower, and a marina with numerous boats.

Nervi

Unique features of Nervi include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Port of Nervi or Passeggiata di Anita Garibaldi while you're exploring the area.

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore, a white building, and lush greenery.

Levante

Unique features of Levante include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Port of Nervi or Parchi di Nervi while you're exploring the area.

A grand fountain in a plaza with ornate buildings in the background.

Centro Ovest

Unique features of Centro Ovest include the waterfront views and historical sites. Make a stop by La Lanterna or Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal while you're exploring the area.

Genoa Historical Centre Travel Guide

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