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Loft in San Lorenzo, two minutes from the Acquario; optional parking

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The TV corner under the mezzanine
Access to the...."monster cell"
View of the dining corner from the mezzanine
The big window of the loft
The music mezzanine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 768 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Genova, Liguria
  • Old Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Aquarium of Genoa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Loft in San Lorenzo, two minutes from the Acquario; optional parking

In the most elegant and well populated areas of the old town, only 50 m away from the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and 300 m from Porto Antico, we rent a newly renovated loft, with kitchen, bathroom and a small bedroom.
The apartment, that is under preservation order of the Ministry of Fine Arts, combines ancient elements - such as a beautiful, carved wooden ceiling, the red tiled floor in the small bedroom, a gorgeous marmor sink and even a water pipe, all dated around 1500 - with modern elements, like iron tie-beams that hold up a balcony. Because of its aesthetic and structural peculiarity it has been published on both architecture and furniture journals.
It is entirely furnished and it offers high quality household appliances, ranging from a dishwasher to a combi oven (microwave and convection), a DVD player, TV, locker, washing machine, hair dryer, fridge and deep freezer. There are foru beds - a double bed on the balcony, two sofa-beds in the living room (yellow in the pictures; a single and a double one) and a bed in a small room, that can be turned into a double bed.
The apartment is located at a second floor without lift, all windows face south and get the sun light for several hours, since they have a rather open view on a beautiful little square, full of green: you will be waked up in the morning by the birds singing. It is located in a car-free zone and it is therefore very silent. Nevertheless, it can be directly reached by car - check www.genovaparcheggi.it for conditions and details.
In less than five minutes you can reach several public parkings as well as the main metro stations. It is the ideal starting point to visit the aquarium (3-5 min by foot), downtown (again 3-5 min by foot) and the main museums by foot. In less than 15 minutes by public transportation you can also reach Castelletto, that offers one of the most fascinating and beautiful views of the city.

NOTE 1: There is the possibility to rent a parking slot until December, in the Garage Marina Park in Via della Marina for 15 Euros / day. The garage is 700 m (8 min by foot) from the apartment.

NOTE 2: This loft can host at most 7 persons. Large groups can also book the loft on the first floor in the same building (ad nr. 1877468). There are 13 beds alltogether, 7 here and 6 in the other loft.
To compute the correct total quote, please add the quote for this loft + the one for the other loft, always entering the correct number of persons in each apartment.

Property manager

Paola

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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 cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Genoa

Located in Genoa Historical Centre, a neighbourhood in Genoa, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal and Old Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camogli Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Citta Dei Bambini Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Fiera di Genova. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Genova, Liguria

What's nearby

  • Old Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza de Ferrari - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Aquarium of Genoa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Genoa Port Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal - 20 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Genoa Piazza Principe Station - 17 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scurreria Beer and Bagel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zupp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Giuse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L'opera sinfonia di gusto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Klainguti - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Loft in San Lorenzo, two minutes from the Acquario; optional parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loft in San Lorenzo, two minutes from the Acquario; optional parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loft in San Lorenzo, two minutes from the Acquario; optional parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loft in San Lorenzo, two minutes from the Acquario; optional parking located?

This family-friendly Genoa apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Old Port and Piazza de Ferrari. Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal and Genoa Port Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Genoa Piazza Principe Station is 17 minutes by foot and Genoa Genova Brignole Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

giovanni a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area

Great area, beautiful place👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Best Introduction to Italy

I cannot recommend Genova, this loft, or Paola highly enough -- we fell in love with all three. The loft is beautiful, historic, and perfectly located (downtown, 2 minutes to bakeries, stores, and cafes, but tucked away in a sidestreet so it's not too noisy). The loft is spacious and enjoyable. Paola is literally the best hostess -- she gave us recommendations for things to do and places to eat (and they were all incredible -- we give Paola's recommendations five stars). She even went out of her way to help us plan what to do for the rest of our time in Italy (the time outside of Genova). She was so charming and so helpful. We'll remember our stay in Genova fondly and plan to come back as soon as possible to stay again in this incredible location and eat more Genovese pesto! Grazie!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

domenico d., NAPOLI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buona soluzione vicino all'acquario

La casa è vicina all'acquario e alle principali attrazioni, pulita e ben organizzata. Le scale del palazzo sono molto ripide e pericolose ma dentro si sta bene. Ok per famiglie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca M., Delft

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superba

Genoa is just the place to discover, it gets better every time you visit the city. And the historical centre will keep on giving if you are willing to walk across and around it. This means that the location of the apartment is perfect. The facilities of the house are good and the host, Paola, is attent and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Geneviève D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très beau sejour

La priorité te était parfaite. Nous avons eut beaucoup de difficulté à trouver sa localisation malgré les indications fournies. Nous avons adorés notre séjour!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik Martinus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Genova

It was a really cosy and nice place, right in the center of Genova. Everything was really clean and well organized. Contact with the owner was perfect. Would recommend!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dominique a.

Excellent séjour

Appartement merveilleusement placé, original, restauré avec goût et offrant un grand confort. Paola a été très disponible et adorable. Je recommande vivement ce logement !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Lovely apartment

What a lovely apartment! Spotlessly clean, in a great location, in a beautiful city. Could not have been better! Good communication with host was very helpful. Absolutely no problems and would recommend to others. Thanks, Paola.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thierry s., Paris

Agréable

Très bel appartement, rénové, agréable et bien équipé. Il y a même des jeux pour les enfants ! Comme il est situé en plein centre-ville, c'est idéal pour découvrir le centre historique à pied. Eléna est adorable et nous a aidés à réserver le parking pour la voiture à quelques pas pour un accueil hyper confortable ! Une adresse à noter dans les tablettes
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie B.

Tout bien !

Très agréable appartement, calme et clair car donnant sur un petit jardin (avec quelques tables d'un restaurant mais pas de gène), avec le charme des anciennes constructions (il a été rénové avec goût). Paola est charmante et l'accueil très sympathique. L'appartement est propre et bien équipé, idéal pour deux (ou une petite famille avec la chambrette). Grand lit très confortable. Il est à noter que la hauteur sous plafond de la mezzanine demande de la prudence si on dépasse 1m80. Réseau wifi très aléatoire en dehors de la fenêtre. Merci à Paola.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Pleasant surprise

My girlfriend and I stayed in this condo for 3 nights this past September and were very pleased with our stay. The condo more than met our expectations and was in a great location in old town Genova. Paola was great to deal with. She was very friendly and helpful. Take heed any suggestions she may offer you, as they were all must see, do or eats.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tomáš S.

Awesome flat

Simply awesome. Beautiful flat in a very old house in the very center of Genova. The flat was really spacy with everything we could possibly need. The owners were very helpful and it was a pleasure to communicate with them. We also appreciated all the information about Genova and its surroundings. And last but not least - few bottles of cold drinks in a fridge waiting for us after a long hot journey. All recommendation from Czech Republic
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carlo P.

Un piacevole soggiorno in una casa di altri tempi

Abbiamo parcheggiato la macchina e abbiamo avuto tutto a portata di mano, ristoranti, musei, negozi - proprio come 1000 anni fa! Grazie a Paola che ci ha dato i consigli giusti per vedere le parti più belle della città!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francesca L.

Siamo stati benissimo!

A prescindere dallo splendido scenario in cui è inserito l'alloggio, un centro storico medioevale tutto da scoprire (non esitate ad entrare nei palazzi, come ci ha consigliato la proprietaria!), la nostra vacanza ha goduto di uno speciale sapore al ritorno al passato in questo gioiellino inserito nel centro di Genova. L'appartamento ci ha meravigliato e totalmente soddisfatto per la pulizia e la completezza dei comfort e per la tranquillità e il silenzio della sua ubicazione. Per ogni aiuto o suggerimento riguardo la vostra visita, vi consigliamo di chiedere alla proprietaria che si è sempre dimostrata affidabilissima e disponibile alle nostre richieste. Ci ha accompagnato ad un paio di ristoranti in zona e ci ha portato delle lenzuola supplementari quando gliel'abbiamo chiesto. Se proprio dovessimo trovare un difetto, le scale sono un po' mal tenute, anche se dovete fare solo due rampe.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elisabetta V.

Una sistemazione lussuosa

Questo è uno degli appartamenti più belli che ho trovato. E' stata una vera emozione trascorrere del tempo qui, perché l'aspetto della casa e i tantissimi dettagli antichi rinvenuti e curati dalla proprietaria con vero gusto e molta cura ti fanno vivere a contatto con secoli di storia. L'appartamento è allo stesso tempo dotato di tutti i confort di una casa moderna, dagli elettrodomestici ad incasso alla cassaforte e quadri moderni e allegri.

About the host

Hosted by Paola

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My name is Paola. I spent in Vico Indoratori my first 6 years of marriage. When our second child arrived, we moved to a larger apartment. The loft has become my studio - here I come to work and I can spend entire hours undisturbed, forgetting about life outside. Also Lorenzo, our first child, loves coming back to visit the house where he was born: he climbs up the stairs and goes back to what has been his first room. Of our three children he is the only one who lived the sounds and colors of the old town, he is the only one who has memories of this apartment dunked in centuries of history.
I graduated in Computer science and I am currently working as IT at an international school. I speak german, english and french, I spent long periods abroad and I love meeting people from around the world and showing them corners and secrets of a city that is known to be reserved and closed.
I love traveling myself and discovering the secrets of other countries and cultures. I love photography and each trip represents for me a new oportunity. I love reading, music and sport, in particular we very ofthen spend the best days of the year sailing on our J80 boat.

Why they chose this property

An overview of the surroundings.
The ideal stay in Genoa is of three, preferably four days. The must does are:
1. Portofino and its surroundings, with Camogli, San Fruttuoso and, possibly, Santa Margherita: 1 day visit. You can reach Portofino by car, by train or by ferry from the Expo, two minutes from the apartment. You can also hike on the promontory of Portofino, or stroll through the villages, transfering from one to the next by car, train or ferry. Keep in mind that San Fruttuoso is only accessible on foot or by sea.
2. Cinque Terre: 1 day visit. The best way to reach Cinque Terre is by train, with an Intercity to the first village, Monterosso. To reach all the villages on foot it takes about 5-6 hours. The nicest as well as shortest path (30 min) is between Rio Maggiore (the last village) and Manarola.
3. Aquarium and the historic center: 1 day, i.e. half a day for the aquarium and another half for the historic center. For lovers of architecture and history, however, I suggest a whole day for the old town, visiting Via Garibaldi and its museums.
If you want to stay a few days longer, you can not miss Bocadasse (half a day, or better, one evening), reachable by bus or by foot along the waterfront); Villa Pallavicini in Pegli (half day), accessible by train, bus, car, or ferry from the Expo; a quick ride with the Castelletto lift to see the whole city at your feet! The cimitery of Staglieno, one of the largest monumental cemeteries in Europe a real open-air museum.
Remember, finally, that from Genoa you can reach even the French Riviera and Pisa in just a couple of hours, and in both directions there are wonderful stops, such as for instance Dolceacqua, or Sestri Levante, Lerici and Portovenere.

What makes this property unique

Children under three years of age are free of charge. For them there is also a baby bed and a high chair.
There are pots and pens, towels, sheets and blankets. There are also books, social games and toys for kids.
There is no ac but since the walls are rather thick, the air is always fresh; there are fans for the hottest days.
Very important for summer visitors: all windows are equipped with mosquito nets!
Light, water and gas are included in the price.


NOTE: There is the possibility to rent a parking slot in the Garage Marina Park in Via della Marina (700m) for 15 Euros/day.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian