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Balbi Hotel

2.0 star property

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Staircase
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
Via Balbi 21 int 3, Genoa, GE, 16126
  • Piazza Principe
    2 min walk
  • Christopher Columbus Monument
    3 min walk
  • Via Garibaldi
    9 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room Single Use

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Genoa

With a stay at Balbi Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Genoa, within a 5-minute drive of Old Port and Piazza de Ferrari. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Piazza Principe and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Christopher Columbus Monument.

What's nearby

  • Aquarium of Genoa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Port - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Genoa Port Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piazza de Ferrari - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Genoa Piazza Principe Station - 4 min walk
  • Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria dell'Acciughetta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Cavo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Focacceria di Teobaldo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hb Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪E Prie De Ma - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balbi Hotel

Hotel in Genoa, near Old Port
Balbi Hotel offers 13 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Genoa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 23 per day); reservations required
  • Self parking on site (EUR 23 per night)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.00 per night

Property payment types

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 2.50 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

  • Self parking fee: EUR 23 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 23 per day (492 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per night

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
Tax ID - 01247250994
This property accepts major credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 CODICE CITR: 010025-ALB-0057

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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Balbi Genoa
Balbi Hotel
Balbi Hotel Genoa
Hotel Balbi
Balbi Hotel Hotel
Balbi Hotel Genoa
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Balbi Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 113 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo, Paratico

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo albergo in pieno centro storico, consigliatissimo
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location and price. Room comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super and understanding of my arrival issues. They are excellent and very kind hosts. I would recommend Hotel Balbi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to station, amazing service from staff very helpful with any questions i had and offering suggestions of things to see and do
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

O

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good find
Room clean with standard amenities located very close to the train station. Owners very friendly and helped put my passport my suitcase when I left it behind by accident!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location - not too far from the Pincipe station but not too close to the crowd. Room and bathroom simple and clean, very high ceiling makes it feel comfortable. Staff (may be owners) very friendly. Only downside - located 2 floors up the stairs (very long ones) with no elevator, not recommended for those with leg/knee problems with heavy luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not for old people
Nowhere did Expedia say that the Balbi Hotel is on the third floor of an old building without elevator. We had to climb 53 steps with our luggage. We were exhausted when we arrived at the desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Marcia, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in an excellent location, very close to the train station and the historic area of Genoa. John was extremely friendly and helpful and gave us great recommendations for food in the area. The room was very bare bones, but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Joseph W, Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to train station

6/10 Okay

Troy

Parking is an issue and many stairs to climb

6/10 Okay

Lauren, Naples

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to train station
Beds were not the most comfortable, but we were very close to the train station and the waterfront. Some restaurants nearby.

8/10 Good

rina, sf

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
decent hotel for the price
over all ok but no bolt lock on door

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff
This hotel is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from the train station and across the street from the Royal Palace Museum (which is awesome). It's one of the few hotels where the reception desk was open after 7:00. Bathroom was small but room was spacious, with a window overlooking the street. Very friendly staff! They were quite helpful showing us around and watching our bags after checkout.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff/owners were incredibly helpful and informative. Nothing was too much trouble for them.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great character, perfect location!
A group of friends (couples) stayed at the Balbi Hotel for one night after a week long cruise. We chose it because it was close to the train station, and 2 of our friends had to leave for Milan the next day. We really wanted a quaint place with character but also reasonable in price, and we found it all at the Balbi. We LOVED our rooms, the ceiling paintings are even more striking in person. Dario, who was at the desk when we arrived, was absolutely wonderful. He gave us great directions to drive down to Portofino and made us feel very welcome. It was also great to have wi fii and be able to skype my family at home in the USA. At night we walked around and stopped in a great local restaurant for some good pizza and red wine. There is a small charge for breakfast however there are also places very close to pop in for great coffee, pastry, etc. It was easy for our friends to walk down the street to the train station the next morning, even with luggage. The only drawback (if you have trouble with stairs) is that there are a few flights to go up before you can check into the hotel, but well worth the effort in our opinion. What a great find for us!! Especially if you have to catch a cruise or train, perfect location!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Traveller-AB, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Waling distance from the train station

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Relaxed, historic and charmingly scruffy.
This is a laid-back, scruffy hotel in a good location close to the main railway station. It's ideal if you want to be close to the city, but aren't too bothered about being pampered.

10/10 Excellent

Jane, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balbi Hotel - fab place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay at the Balbi Hotel - it's really well located only a few minutes walk from the main train station and all the city sites. The staff were very friendly and our room was beautiful ... unbelievably spacious and had a lovely feel to it. The shower was nice and powerful and the breakfast saw us through the morning. All in all it was amazing value for money and made our stay in Genoa really special. If I go back to Genoa I would most certainly stay there again. Be prepared for a bit of a hike up the stairs when you first arrive with your suitcase though!