Genoa Historical Centre Travel Guide

Genoa

Via Garibaldi
Palazzo Rosso
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Genoa Historical Centre
Palazzo Rosso

Popular places to visit

Piazza de Ferrari

Piazza de Ferrari

4/5(71 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.

Piazza de Ferrari
Palazzo Ducale

Palazzo Ducale

4.5/5(43 reviews)

Inspect the fabulous frescoes and chandeliers and climb the tower to see the former secret jail that detained renowned inmates.

Palazzo Ducale
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

4.5/5(72 reviews)

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.

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Teatro Carlo Felice

Teatro Carlo Felice

5/5(1 review)

Watch a choral concert, an orchestral recital or a dramatic performance with an ornamental street backdrop in the main theater of this historic complex.

Teatro Carlo Felice
Santa Maria di Castello

Santa Maria di Castello

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Inside this beautiful religious construction in Genoa are exquisite artworks commissioned by some of the most significant noble families of the city.

Santa Maria di Castello
Palazzo Rosso

Palazzo Rosso

4/5(41 reviews)

Check out the stunning frescoes decorating the majestic rooms of this palace as well as the works of art in the gallery.

Palazzo Rosso

Things to do

Sightseeing Genoa Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Rp481.861
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Genova: Basilica of Carignano, ascend and visit

Genova: Basilica of Carignano, ascend and visit

Rp269.842
per adult
Genova: Basilica of Carignano, ascend and visit
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

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

Rp269.842
per adult
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center
Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Rp175.262
per adult
Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Genoa: Tutankhamon Exhibition

Genoa: Tutankhamon Exhibition

Rp269.842
per adult
Genoa: Tutankhamon Exhibition
Genoa: Half-Day Tour to Portofino

Genoa: Half-Day Tour to Portofino

Rp481.861
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Genoa: Half-Day Tour to Portofino
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Top hotels in Genoa Historical Centre

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 Rp3.778.132 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp3.778.132
Rp4.350.148 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel in historic old building. Excellent location. Breakfast with many options."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Bristol Palace Hotel
Hotel Nuovo Nord

Hotel Nuovo Nord

3 out of 5
Via Balbi 153/r, Genoa, GE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (588 reviews)
"Perfect stay. Lovely welcome, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, good sound insulation, beautiful public rooms, excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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Best Western Hotel Metropoli

Best Western Hotel Metropoli

3 out of 5
P.zza Fontane Marose, Genoa, GE
The price is Rp1.632.456 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.632.456
Rp1.911.554 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews)
"Very good hotel, I would have said excellent if the breakfast were a little better. In general, I had a very positive experience and would definitely stay here again. Not close to the train station but super convenient if one wants to walk around the center of the city or go down the port area."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Best Western Hotel Metropoli
Hotel Palazzo Grillo

Hotel Palazzo Grillo

4 out of 5
Piazza delle Vigne 4, Genoa, GE
The price is Rp2.966.010 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.966.010
Rp3.417.973 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
"Great location and we could walk to so many things we wanted to see. The alleyways were amazing and after a few days we learned our way around. So much to see, taste and explore here!!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hotel Palazzo Grillo
Hotel De Ville

Hotel De Ville

4 out of 5
Via di Sottoripa 5, Genoa, GE
The price is Rp2.085.331 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp2.085.331
Rp2.448.333 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"The neighborhood was dirty and seedy."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel De Ville
Best Western Hotel Porto Antico

Best Western Hotel Porto Antico

3 out of 5
Via al Ponte Calvi, 5, Genoa, GE
The price is Rp1.904.707 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
Rp1.904.707
Rp2.211.030 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
"Great location. Stayed here before a cruise and could actually walk to the terminal. Breakfast was good. Room was comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Best Western Hotel Porto Antico
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Other neighbourhoods around Genoa Historical Centre

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Prè

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Prè, Christopher Columbus Monument and Piazza Principe are top sights worth seeing.

Prè
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San Vincenzo

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in San Vincenzo, Piazza de Ferrari and Mercato Orientale Genova are top sights worth seeing.

San Vincenzo
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Carignano

5/5(1 area review)

Carignano might not have many top sights, but Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal and Piazza de Ferrari are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Carignano
Spianata Castelletto

Castelletto

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Castelletto, Spianata Castelletto and Castello d'Albertis are top sights worth seeing.

Castelletto
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Foce

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Foce, you might make a stop by sights like Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova and Bluetrekkers.

Foce
Genoa

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.

Centro Est

Genoa Historical Centre Travel Guide