Genoa Historical Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Piazza de Ferrari
Find out about the history of Genoa when you take a trip to Piazza de Ferrari. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.
Via Garibaldi
Learn about the local history of Maddalena when you take a trip to Via Garibaldi. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Palazzo Ducale
Find out about the history of Molo when you take a trip to Palazzo Ducale. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
You can find out about the history of Molo when you stop by Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Teatro Carlo Felice
Enjoy a show at Teatro Carlo Felice, a theatre with a story to tell in Molo. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Santa Maria di Castello
You can find out about the history of Molo when you stop by Santa Maria di Castello. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Top hotels in Genoa Historical Centre
Bristol Palace Hotel
Check in was good. Quick and efficient. Room was a bit strange. Looked directly into the internal courtyard . Layout was not ideal. Pillows a bit hard. Property is nice in a very good part of town.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
THE SEVEN GENOVA
This was a lovely place that suited our family well. There was plenty of room for four of us. I liked the location, very walkable. Make sure to insist on instructions for getting in the building. We didn’t know which number to ring and were waiting in the rain outside. We got in because a guitar ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Best Western Hotel Metropoli
It's not a 5Star hotel but has the necessary amenities to make your stay pleasant. Hotel is centrally located, very walkable area. Parking is only a couple of blocks walking so great if you're driving. Staff was great and gave us recommendations to where to visit, eat, etc. Great value...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Best Western Plus City Hotel
Hotel Palazzo Grillo
Well located in the historic center. Close to main attractions. Staff were helpful. Enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel De Ville
Very very spacious… an older building but my suite was well appointed and updated. Clise to all amenities… I loved it!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Genoa Historical Centre
San Vincenzo
If you're spending some time in San Vincenzo, Piazza de Ferrari and Mercato Orientale Genova 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, Christopher Columbus Monument and Piazza Principe 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 Spianata Castelletto or Christopher Columbus Monument 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.
