Via Balbi 15, 16126 Genova, Italy
Based on 112 hotel reviews
6.5Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
6.3
Staff
7.7
Value for money
7.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 November 2023
Todd
United StatesIt was the experience I was after, which is one more closely like a traveling Italian. It was barebones, no extra amenities, other than Internet
Friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Julie
Austriathe rooms are really simple and kind of old so it’s a bit too expensive in my opinion, you have to give the key to the reception when you leave and always have to ring when you come back, no free sparking spots
they allow dogs (but charge 10€ extra), comfortable beds, close to the port (I had to take a ferry), nice reception
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Siarhei
NetherlandsIt looks very poor from inside. Not clean.
Location is a plus. The owner should really think why hir/her property looks so poor. Employees should open his/her eyes if the guests feedback is not enough. It does not need to be so poor to maintain a good price still. It is possible and WE know it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Jolanta
United KingdomDirty toilet, not enough toilet papers, poor Internet
Good location and walk from train station less 5 mins
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Veronica
Costa RicaOld
Location and very spacious room
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Bonita
CanadaThe family was a bit noisy. They asked I didn't stay out past 1am (which was not a problem for me). The elevator had a nasty odor despite the use of heavy cleaning supplies.
The room was clean but the elevator and stairs leading to the property was not. The owner and his family live within the premises and are quiet but noticable. It is a very cheap option and seemed safe. The rooms were clean. But I wouldn't recommend it if you are used to NA hotels.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Hamid
GermanyThe location of the hotel is amazing. You can easily access most historical places by walking.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Even
NorwayGood value for money if you need a bed in a central location. Not cozy, but it works.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Ileana
Costa RicaThey charge you 3 euros for some hours of A/C, the lift smells and the property also smells to cigarette
Location is good, walking distance to train station and some attractions, supermarket is close as well
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Putu
FranceIt was quite confusing at first how to get inside. The shower head was very low, even though I am only 175 cm. The room smells funny 😅
It was very close to the train station and wasn't too expensive. The staffs were kind enough and the facilities are okay.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Sven
GermanyGood room in an exzellente location, clone to train Station and City Center
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Michele
FranceThe whole place is old and it shows: the shower cabin was damaged, there were missing screws here and there, etc. But the price is very good and the place is clean, so... They won't give you a key for the main street door, so every time one has to ring the bell. However the owners will answer in seconds, so not a big deal. (I think they do it for security)
Excellent location, within walking distance from all the points of interest and from the Piazza Principe train station. It's on the second floor, with elevator, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and squeaky clean, with large windows overlooking the street called Via Balbi. The hotel offers no breakfast but there is a good bar just next door, so very convenient.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2023
Umit
TurkeyMeal smell in the entrance. Price per night is a little bit high for this kind of place.
So close to train station and historic centre, spacious room and clean private bathroom, good WiFi, there's a lift. You can leave your luggage until check-in.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2022
Andrey
FinlandIt was cold in the room. Decided not to take a shower.
Location
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Aleksandra
BulgariaIt was a bit cold. Probably because I didn't wear pajamas that were thick enough.
The atmosphere
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Gouaiche
ItalyIts in the center og Genova
Was good enough for one night
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Adrian
RomaniaVery old furniture, tiny shower place. As Basic as it gets.
Clean sheets, confortabile bed.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Sheryl
IrelandBasic enough, but can't complain with the price paid, WiFi was not the best but okay
Very close to train station and really only a short 10min stroll into the town, the owners were very nice and attentive, they stored my luggage after check out, nothing was an issue. Large comfy bed, I slept well. Lift was very useful as it's located on 5th floor.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Traveller
Austriavery good location friendly host very good price
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Jodie
United KingdomToilet flush was broken in the private bathroom, although they let us use the shared bathroom
Great location near the train station. comfortable and spacious
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 28 August 2022
Felix
Germanysmelled smoked, loud neighbourhood
ez to reach, AC
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 4 August 2022
Anna
FrancePerfect location if you’re travellimg on budget as a student.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Erin
United KingdomObviously not the most modern or high quality but it was good for one night.
Room was spacious and the sink in room was good! Location was great, we simply went to the restaurant that we could see from our window.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Kaya
GermanyNot air-conditioned
The people working there where really nice and they even opened us the door in the nighttime after we were partying in the city at around 5 in the morning. The place is really near to the city center and you have a busstop right at the entrance.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 6 July 2022
Ernesto
SpainThe furniture and the facilities in general are old, it needs some work of redecoration.
The staff there was nice and helfpful. They gave us very good recommendations for places to have dinner late. The location is unbeatable and the 24 hour reception works fine. The room was very clean.
Stayed in July 2022
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