Travelers relax with a good book from the hotel's inviting library or savor expertly crafted cocktails at the welcoming bar - perfect after exploring Genoa
Hotel Helvetia in central Genoa offers practical comforts for travelers. Guests enjoy the well-maintained property, convenient dry cleaning, a pleasant bar, and a reading library. The multilingual staff provides helpful tour assistance for exploring the city.
Located in Genoa Historical Centre, a neighbourhood in Genoa, Hotel Helvetia is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Royal Palace and Piazza de Ferrari are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, visit Old Port. University of Genoa and Strada Nuova Museums are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, boat tours and segway rentals/tours. Visit our Genoa travel guide
Piazza Della Nunziata 1, Genoa, GE, 16124
What's nearby
Aquarium of Genoa
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Old Port
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Palazzo Ducale
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Piazza de Ferrari
11 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Genoa
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Genoa Piazza Principe Station
9 min walk
Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
21 min drive
Restaurants
Non Solo Chianina
2 min walk
Il Baretto
2 min walk
Hamboo
2 min walk
cairoli cafè
2 min walk
Soho Restaurant & Fish Work
4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Helvetia
Hotel near Old Port
Located close to University of Genoa and Royal Palace, Hotel Helvetia provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and concierge services
A lift, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
A front desk safe, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Helvetia have perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
LCD TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping
24-hour offsite parking (EUR 25 per day); reservations required; discounts available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Doorbell and phone notification
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Visual alarms in hallways
More
1 building
5 floors
Built in 1585
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 8 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 8.00 for adults and from EUR 8.00 for children
Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day(492 ft away; open 24 hours)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT010025A17ZUVJT8X
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Helvetia Genoa
Hotel Helvetia Genoa
Helvetia Hotel Genoa
Hotel Helvetia Hotel
Hotel Helvetia Genoa
Hotel Helvetia Hotel Genoa
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Helvetia pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Helvetia?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Helvetia?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Helvetia located?
Located in Genoa Historical Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Genoa and Royal Palace. Strada Nuova Museums and Spianata Castelletto are also within 10 minutes. Genoa Piazza Principe Station is 9 minutes by foot and Genoa Genova Brignole Station is 29 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Helvetia Reviews
7.8
Good
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We enjoyed our stay, staff was very friendly when we checked in. The hotel has several excellent cafes close by, location was decent nice by day and close to all the amenities, and old town.
Good location for getting to the old port and the main tourist areas. Nedo who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast had a limited variety and the same same selection each day but given it’s free, it was decent. Our room was clean and fairly standard. The one downside was a constant noise from another A/C unit which we could hear when ours was turned off.
Wi-fi did not work. AC did not work. Breakfast was very limited. Very loud all day.
Staff was very friendly. Location was good.
Ryan
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Lazaro
17 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
DONWSIZE
There was a large stain of black mould on the room.
STUNISHING
The gluten free breakfast buffete was excellent, but even most wonderfull the attention and service of the chef-woman, she was so great and lovely.
Great location, not too far from the train station and easy walk to old town sights. Large room, a little dated, air con issues for a while which was annoying, but they resolved it.
Great room size, plenty of space. Comfy bed and dark room. This room was above the Irish Pub so was definitely noisy but the windows did a good job of blocking most of the street noise. Staff were lovely and helpful, easy walk to the train station.
Hayley
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
sylvio f d s
17 Nov 2024
Tudo ok
sylvio f d s
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Gabriel
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning doesn’t work properly and shower head falls on your head
L'hôtel est très bien placé pour découvrir cette surprenante et bouillonante ville.
L'acceuil était agréable.
Le personnel au petit déjeuner était charmant.
Bref ,un rapport qualité/prix intéressant pour un court séjour reussi.
Personal sehr freundlich, Frühstück reichhaltig, Zimmer zweckmäßig und sauber. Hotel liegt zentral, also muss man nachts die einen oder anderen Geräusche ertragen können.
War ein interessanter Aufenthalt das Hotel ok nettes
Personal sehr disponibile
Fritz
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
giuseppina
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
L’albergo è abbastanza carino situato davanti a una chiesa a pochi passi dall’acquario di Genova e a pochi passi dal centro. Logisticamente è molto bello. Le camere non sono di qualità eccelsa abbiamo trovato anche una sedia sfondata, ma i letti sono abbastanza comodi. Il personale è tutto molto molto gentile e disponibile. Purtroppo la struttura è a scale molto alte e ripide che si dipanano in tutte le direzioni, Sicuramente non è adatto a persone che non hanno la massima possibilità di deambulazione. L’ascensore è uno molto molto stretto e non era perfettamente funzionante. La colazione ottima. Nel complesso una buona esperienza
konumu harika, tren istasyonundan 6-7 dakika düz bir yoldan yürüyerek varıyorsunuz. temizliği oldukça iyiydi. kahvaltısına şaşırdık çünkü yumurtadan kruvasanlara nutelladan, yoğurt ve meyvelere peynirlere, taze sıkılmış portakal suyuna kadar getiriyorlardı. resepsiyondakiler oldukça yardımseverdi. biz 3 gece kalıp trenle heryere rahatça seyahat ettik, fiyatı da oldukça uygundu.tekrar gitsem mutlaka kalırım.
Zentral gelegen. Wir haben für 1 Nacht gebucht, bevor wir auf die Kreuzfahrt weiter fahren.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Gianni
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Unica pecca...abbiamo fatto colazione con la faccia rivolta al muro perche' lo spazio non era sufficiente per tutti i clienti dell'hotel continuando a scacciare le mosche dal cibo.
Gianni
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Christian
27 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
L'hôtel est situé dans une zone très bruyante. La chambre était vieillotte et sombre. Un parking privé (25 euros pour la nuit) est situé proche de l'hôtel. Le petit-déjeuner est très bien et le personnel très aimable. Il y a de très bons restaurants dans les petites rues avoisinantes.