Genoa Historical Centre Travel Guide
Genoa
Visit Genoa Historical Centre
Popular places to visit
Piazza de Ferrari
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.
Palazzo Ducale
Inspect the fabulous frescoes and chandeliers and climb the tower to see the former secret jail that detained renowned inmates.
Teatro Carlo Felice
Watch a choral concert, an orchestral recital or a dramatic performance with an ornamental street backdrop in the main theater of this historic complex.
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Be impressed at the grandeur and history of Genoa’s most prominent religious building, where you’ll find legends, art and even a relic believed to be from the Last Supper.
Via Garibaldi
Wander along one of Genoa’s most famous streets, located in a historic part of the city full of impressive architectural treasures.
Palazzo Rosso
Check out the stunning frescoes decorating the majestic rooms of this palace as well as the works of art in the gallery.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Genova: Basilica of Carignano, ascend and visit
Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center
Genoa: Luggage Storage close to Train Station
Top hotels in Genoa Historical Centre
Bristol Palace Hotel
My stay at Bristol Palace was nearly perfect! The personnel is extremely courteous, helpful, eager to make sure your stay goes as well as possible. I extended my stay for a 3rd night and was upgraded to a double room, which was more spacious. Rooms are very clean, quiet, water pressure is wonderful. ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel De Ville
Great hotel, spacious, friendly and welcoming staff, I had a pleasant stay. One remark, the noise isolation is not great so you feel any doors rattle outside, which is quite loud. But I had a great time and appreciate the stuff. Thank you.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Best Western Hotel Metropoli
Room was very clean, comfortable
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Le Nuvole Residenza d'epoca
Loved staying at Le Nuvole, great position, beautiful historic building. The only negative note is the a/c which was very loud and just had to keep it on all night because of the heat wave.
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
Hotel Palazzo Grillo
Nice hotel, clean, great location and friendly staff. We stayed in a dulux suite with a ‘city view’ which was a bit cheeky as the ‘view’ was basically a wall with a dead pigeon on it! The location though was impeccable - you can walk anywhere in under 20 mins
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Nuovo Nord
Clean room. Friendly stff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Genoa Historical Centre
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.
Carignano
Carignano might not have many top sights, but La casa di Cristoforo Colombo and Piazza de Ferrari are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Prè
If you're spending some time in Prè, Royal Palace and Christopher Columbus Monument are top sights worth seeing.
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 Royal Palace or Spianata Castelletto while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Castelletto
If you're spending some time in Castelletto, Spianata Castelletto and Castello d'Albertis are top sights worth seeing.
Foce
While visiting Foce, you might make a stop by sights like Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova and Bluetrekkers.
