Balbi Family Hotel

Hotel

Very good 9 / 10

(49 reviews)

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Via Balbi, 21/3 - Genova (GE) - Area: acquario

+39

Código de identificación nacional: IT010025A1LHIZU9TZ

Location and style
Our hotel is placed a short distance from the sea with lavish spa waters and facilities at Genova art city, in the historic heart of the city nearby Acquario. "Balbi Family Hotel" is a prestigious home for breathing in the scent of our past, a lovely, refined building, a period building where echoes of the past blend with modern comfort.
Surroundings
Our location and the surrounding area offer our guests a chance to explore cultural events and exhibitions.
Close by our guests will find examples of our heritage and various tourist attractions. Any football fans can catch their team playing at nearby stadium "Stadio Luigi Ferraris di Genova".
Location
Our property is the ideal location all families on the move will feel right at home here, for conferences and business travel, for a dream vacation in a discreet, romantic setting.
Accommodation features
We offer our customers en-suite bathroom in every room, free Wi-Fi, heating rooms, come back at any time of day.

Our rooms
The air-conditioned rooms also include hair dryer, internet access, beds for children (to be requested when booking), TV, mirror with luggage rack, mini-bar.
We can accommodate up to 30 travellers in:
2 rooms "Singola French Bed" each of which can accommodate 1 person
2 rooms "Quintupla" each of which can accommodate 5 people
2 rooms "Camera Dbl" each of which can accommodate 2 people
2 rooms "Tripla" each of which can accommodate 3 people
2 rooms "Quadrupla" each of which can accommodate 4 people
Notes
Your four-legged friends are welcome here.
Hosts will provide the information needed in Italian and in English, French, German.
Getting around
Its strategic location makes it ideal for moving around the city on the metro (Metro San Giorgio, Metro Principe, Metro Darsena...), close to the railway station so ideal for those travelling by train "Genoa Piazza Principe Train Station", easy to reach from the nearby motorways Highway A12 Genoa East, Highway A7 via Cantore - direction of Milan, Highway A7 direction of Milan.

Rooms and Rates

Pets Allowed
Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Charm
Heating

Declared by the Innkeeper

Various information

Pets allowed
Rooms with air conditioning
English speaker
French speaker
German speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions
Smoke and fire alarms

Facilities and services

Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

City centre

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 13
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 13

Size of rooms

Between 21 and 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook

Holiday themes - the place

Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

Metropolis - over 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Metropolitan area
Historic centre

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Charm
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Guests in this venue liked:

near the station
in the city center
cheap
charming property
shopping area
near the metro
the design of the property
abundant breakfast
very new
near spa
at the seaside

Very good

9 / 10

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Overall Rating

9

49 reviews

jane

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 8

Simple, basic but friendly and welcoming.

stayed from 08/10/2024 to 08/12/2024

olena

A very atmospheric location in the heart of ancient Genoa. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, and the room was impeccably clean and had all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Good wifi is also an advantage!

stayed from 05/23/2024 to 05/31/2024

dick

Lovely helpful people at a property in a great location.

stayed from 05/20/2024 to 05/21/2024

gammon

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Very friendly staff and an authentic feeling for the place. Ideally located in relation to transport and historic center.

stayed from 08/12/2023 to 08/14/2023

robert

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Roberta, the owner, is the most kind and spontaneous person imaginable. One instantly feels at home. Genoa is not the cheapest town to stay in, but for less than 100 euros a night you get a spacious 35 square meters room with high ceilings and antique frescoes (!). The Royal Palace is just a few steps away on the same street. Breakfast not included, but they only charge 60 cents for a bottle of mineral water. I would strongly recommend Hotel Balbi if you are looking for a homely feeling and an authentic Italian Palace. Robert, Amsterdam.

stayed from 07/30/2023 to 08/02/2023

paola

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Very close to the train station and yet very quiet, the rooms are spacious and the welcome is warm.

stayed from 08/01/2024 to 08/02/2024

nathalie

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

In the city center, hotel on the second floor without elevator? No parking, not even the one offered because we have a large vehicle, but the welcome and the room are very pleasant and well-maintained. To visit the city, recommended.

stayed from 04/05/2024 to 04/06/2024

roselyne

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 7

Very well located, very quiet even though it's on a street side. Very decent services. The only downside is that there is no breakfast available but the option to have it in nearby bakeries or restaurants.

stayed from 05/27/2022 to 05/29/2022

karin

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Very nice and helpful staff, very clean and spacious room. Everything wonderful. Perfect for a city stay.

stayed from 05/03/2024 to 05/04/2024

natascha

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Very friendly and helpful reception. Room simple, clean, impeccable, quiet although 2 minutes walk from the train station and 5 minutes from the city center.

stayed from 08/29/2022 to 08/30/2022

selma

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 10 | Location: 6 | Price/Quality: 9

Very, very kind staff. Just for this reason, I would go back. Very courteous and helpful. The room was nice, in a historic building, there was even a kettle, even though the streets are very busy it wasn't noisy. I found it a bit difficult to climb the stairs because we were with a baby, it was on the fourth floor and I hadn't thought about it. The value for money is good. Unfortunately, due to Covid measures, they couldn't offer breakfast. In the area, you can take a walk along the harbor. To go to the beach, however, you need to take the car or the bus.

stayed from 08/28/2022 to 08/30/2022

maria angela

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Everything is positive. The staff is very kind and helpful. The location is optimal, close to the train station and the main attractions, all easily reachable on foot. I definitely recommend it.

stayed from 09/07/2024 to 09/08/2024

massimo

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 7

Everything is fine, the managers are very kind.

stayed from 08/24/2024 to 08/25/2024

pasqualina

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The structure is located in an optimal position for tourists who will move exclusively on foot or by public transport. The main sites of historical and cultural interest are indeed reachable on foot with a maximum half-hour walk to the furthest one. The hotel is very beautiful as it is actually a historic palace. The room in which I stayed was a triple, with beautiful frescoes on the dome ceiling that are truly spectacular, very spacious and equipped with every comfort. The managers are more than one and all very kind and cordial. They were indeed very willing to offer all kinds of information and suggestions for a top vacation. Highly recommended.

stayed from 08/13/2024 to 08/19/2024

jorge

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

I found that the managers of the Balbi Family Hotel are extremely kind and ready to accommodate the needs of their guests. Thank you!

stayed from 08/05/2024 to 08/07/2024

laura

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Hotel in historical building, very kind and helpful managers. Despite the location, a few steps from the station, it is quiet. Our room had a wonderful frescoed ceiling. Only issue hotel located on the second floor without an elevator.

stayed from 07/23/2024 to 07/24/2024

jelena

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

A beautiful building in the heart of Genoa. The staff is very kind and helpful, and the room is clean. The security is top-notch, I recommend it to women traveling alone.

stayed from 06/20/2024 to 06/23/2024

stanislav

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

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stayed from 05/30/2024 to 05/31/2024

lorena

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Structure near Principe station, very kind and helpful staff. The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. Recommended.

stayed from 04/17/2024 to 04/18/2024

paola

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 7

Very close to the center and Piazza Principe station. Convenient for walking around and close to metro stops and the elevator that leads to Castello D'Albertis. Large and clean room with a stunning frescoed ceiling. Comfortable and clean bathroom in the room.

stayed from 03/08/2024 to 03/10/2024

giulia

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

The rooms are spacious and clean but some are dark and noisy due to the fans. First stay all good, the second we had trouble resting precisely because of this. Also missing an elevator, for strollers and luggage it is really inconvenient even though there is a ground floor box. The price, however, is low compared to other hotels in the area and the staff is very kind. Fantastic location, close to the station.

stayed from 03/15/2024 to 03/17/2024

The answer from the host:
Buongiorno, la ringraziamo per la recensione positiva e per essersi trovata bene, non comprendiamo però cosa intende per altre camere buie e rumorose dato che Lei ha pernottato solo in una camera e come ha potuto notare dalla sua, sono tutte ampie e spaziose. Le nostre camere hanno una metratura che va dai 25 mq ai 35 mq e quelle affrescate sono alte 6 mt. Solo le 3 camere singole sono standard e più piccole ma sempre con un french bed. Sulle ventole non so cosa risponderLe perché è la prima volta che un cliente lo fa notare. Forse si riferisce alle ventole nei bagni ciechi per l'aspirazione dell'aria essendo, ma si spengono e si accendono con la luce e su 13 camere ne abbiamo solo due, una era la sua l'altra di una camera distante 10 metri. Non vorrei che sia sia verificato un imprevisto rumoroso agli appartamenti turistici al piano di sotto ma sono gestiti da un'altra proprietà oppure in una camera a fianco della sua. Ci spiace averlo saputo solo adesso, altrimenti saremmo potuti intervenire immediatamente ed eventualmente spostarla di camera. Gli addetti alla reception sono sempre pronti, nel limite del possibile, a risolvere i problemi che si presentano, l'importante è essere subito informati. Distinti saluti Fabrizio.

sergio

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

We had a great time. The owners are friendly and very helpful. Highly recommended🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝.

stayed from 02/12/2024 to 02/13/2024

daniela

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

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stayed from 02/04/2024 to 02/05/2024

paola

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8

The location is very convenient, in a nice historic building without an elevator but with an easy staircase. It is located 5 minutes from P. Principe station, which allows you to leave your luggage and continue exploring the city with comfortable walks. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

stayed from 02/03/2024 to 02/04/2024

lorena

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

We had a good time. Excellent reception.

stayed from 11/24/2023 to 11/26/2023

kavida

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stayed from 11/11/2023 to 11/12/2023

maria

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

If I have to return to Genoa, I will definitely come back to Balbi Family Hotel.

stayed from 10/11/2023 to 10/12/2023

stefania

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

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stayed from 10/08/2023 to 10/09/2023

alessia

Property: 6 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 5

The room and the bathroom were very different from the ones in the photos, based on which I made the reservation. Despite the lack of practicality, the bathroom was very clean, as well as the room. The location is excellent for visiting the city and is close to the Principe station. The real strength is the gentleman at the reception, who managed to turn around a stay that started with a bit of disappointment.

stayed from 09/01/2023 to 09/03/2023

antonio

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Courtesy and availability of the managers, great location!

stayed from 08/27/2023 to 08/28/2023

lorenzo

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Spacious room, friendly staff, unusual location with corridors and stairs that reflect the structure of the city.

stayed from 02/10/2023 to 02/12/2023

sonia

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 7 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 7

Unfortunately, the website does not explain the address well, as there was another identical number on the same street. No mention that it was on the third floor and without an elevator, but the lady believed that I should 'deduce' it...

stayed from 10/29/2022 to 10/31/2022

lorenzo

Property: 6 | Cleaning: 5 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 5

Good location, friendly and helpful staff.

stayed from 10/30/2022 to 10/31/2022

alessia

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 8 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

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stayed from 07/17/2022 to 07/19/2022

michel

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

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stayed from 06/21/2022 to 06/25/2022

raffaele

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

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stayed from 04/23/2022 to 04/25/2022

stefano

Located right in the Historic Center of Genoa, you will be welcomed professionally by its very kind and helpful staff. From here you have the opportunity to visit all of Genoa on foot. If you arrive by car, you can use the long-term parking at discounted prices, but I would have preferred to arrive by train despite the luggage because it is very close to the Principe station. If I return to Genoa, I will ask for accommodation here again. Thank you Hotel Balbi and see you soon.

stayed from 04/19/2022 to 04/21/2022

alessandro

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Very cozy and very convenient for its location. Very kind staff. I also recommend it for the quality/price ratio.

stayed from 04/04/2022 to 04/07/2022

laura

I booked a stay at this property for my parents and they had a great time. Balbi Family Hotel is a historic hotel in the city center and very clean.

stayed from 08/12/2021 to 08/19/2021

federica

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Structure in my opinion logistically very convenient from which you can easily reach many potential places of interest on foot. Hospitable, kind and helpful managers, and no less - discreet and not intrusive at the same time. I did not ask for breakfast so I cannot express myself on that, and but there are nearby bars where you can eventually have breakfast or snack... Mmm, also a great focaccia place right next door turning left. For the less sporty, 'elderly' or 'lazy' consider that there is no elevator but rather a few flights of stairs to climb on foot: better not to load up with too much luggage. Definitely recommended, especially for those who like to explore and not stay locked inside given the not too large size of the rooms (the one where I stayed at least). It went very well for me, I have a nice memory! Hi Federica, thank you!

stayed from 07/23/2021 to 07/25/2021

lizzett

We had a good time. Friendly and helpful staff.

stayed from 07/26/2021 to 07/29/2021

salvatore

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Courteous and impeccable owners, highly recommended.

stayed from 09/23/2020 to 09/24/2020

francesca

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stayed from 01/31/2020 to 02/02/2020

sindy

Cozy and clean place, polite staff and great willingness to accommodate pets, convenient location near the center.

stayed from 01/01/2020 to 01/02/2020

federico

Super nice managers the Balbi Family Hotel is located in an 1800s building with splendid rooms with frescoed vaults. Very close to the train station, old port and historic center. We spent a splendid week in Genoa, recommended.

stayed from 12/13/2019 to 12/20/2019

fresnelle

I am very satisfied, the service is impeccable! I recommend it without a doubt.

stayed from 12/02/2019 to 12/03/2019

rita

The structure is really just a few minutes from everything, close to the train station and the center of Genoa, the room is cozy and equipped with a kettle with tea filters. The bathroom may be a bit small, but very well-equipped and comfortable. The staff is extremely polite and available to provide directions and information on the attractions to visit.

stayed from 11/27/2019 to 11/28/2019