Genoa Hotels

General Information

With an eventful history that dates back thousands of years, Genoa offers much more than the typical beauty of a premier Italian city. The Ligurian seaport was once a paramount base of operations for the likes of the Etruscans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Ostrogoths and Byzantines - and this is all prior to the year 1000.

Thus, since the Age of Antiquity, and over the Medieval and Renaissance eras, Genoa has been under diverse spheres of influence. All in all, a boon for visitors today, who have a cornucopia of UNESCO World Heritage landmarks and rich cultural remains to sift through. It starts for many in the historic city center with the Strade Nuove, or new streets, where a grand assembly of Baroque and Renaissance palaces serve as reminders of Genoa's glorious tenure as a financial and maritime power. Of course, as a notable food destination, no tour of Genoa is complete without a thorough examination of the myriad markets and restaurants around town.

Attractions

• Via Garibaldi
• Palazzo Ducale
• Genoa Cathedral
• Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini
• Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno

Activities

• Genoa Cricket and Football Club
• Artegenova
• Foccacia Festival
• Goa-Boa Festival
• Tuttantico

Restaurants

Nightlife

• Cafe Latino
• Mattoni Rossi
• Nada Mas
• Onda Blu
• Panarello

Climate

The city of Genova has a mild Mediterranean climate with a slight maritime personality.

• Winter (December to February) 5-12°C
• Spring (March to May) 8-21°C
• Summer (June to September) 18-27°C
• Fall (October to November) 9-20°C

Genoa official guide