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Loft at the aquarium (with possibility of parking)

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The double bed on the mezanine
The mezanine under the old logging
The mezanine
The double bed on the mezzanine
The entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 644 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Genova, Liguria
  • Old Port
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Aquarium of Genoa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Loft at the aquarium (with possibility of parking)

The loft is located on the fifth and top floor of a building protected by an artistic bond, as it is among the oldest in the district. It's no lift, so if you don't have good legs, it's not for you ...!
On the other hand, once you have reached the summit, you will really have the sensation of floating above the historic center, because the room is flooded with splendid light all day long, which comes from the skylights. From here there is a small glimpse of the roofs, but especially you can touch that genoa blue with the finger that gave the name to the famous Blue Jeans.
The loft has recently been restored in detail, including the bathroom, the roof, the floor and all the facilities. It is furnished in a modern style. However, it retains some structural elements, such as the supporting beam that supports the roof along the entire length of the room, which date back to the time of construction of the building.
The roof is sloping and in the highest area of the room a mezzanine has been inserted, on which there is a double bed. There is also a double sofa bed and two ottomans that can be converted into a single bed.
It has a large fully equipped kitchenette complete with all appliances: dishwasher, fridge, oven, microwave, espresso machine, etc.
In the loft you will also find wifi, iron, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, TV and washing machine.

Property manager

Paola

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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
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

About the area

Genoa

Located in Genoa Historical Centre, a neighbourhood in Genoa, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fiera di Genova or Luigi Ferraris Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Genova, Liguria

What's nearby

  • Old Port - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aquarium of Genoa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Genoa Port Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza de Ferrari - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Genoa Piazza Principe Station - 13 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Liquoreria Marescotti di Cavo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Caricamento - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panino Marino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ostaia De Banchi - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Loft at the aquarium (with possibility of parking) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loft at the aquarium (with possibility of parking)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loft at the aquarium (with possibility of parking)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loft at the aquarium (with possibility of parking) located?

Located in Genoa Historical Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Palazzo di San Giorgio and Old Port. Genoa Port Center and Piazza de Ferrari are also within 10 minutes. Genoa Piazza Principe Station is 13 minutes by foot and Genoa Genova Brignole Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy & Jay P., Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Skylighted Fabulous Loft

My husband (a retired architect) & I stayed in the Loft Aquarium Apartment 4 nights in May. We were offered this property when a different property we sought. This Apartment was still under construction at the time of our reservation. We were extremely impressed with the design and layout choices & particularly with the materials used in the renovation; a very clean, bright & fresh ambiance. It is a long walk up the stairs to the fifth, top floor, (no lift) but it is well worth it.(quite doable even though we are in our mid 60's) The location is ideal, easy to get to everything. Via San Luca steps away & offers small grocery stores, shops, restaurants & is in the very old part of the city. Fascinating wandering around there. Trains & buses available very close by also. Taxi's are available in the Acquario area by the the port. We arrived by train, took a Taxi from the Train Station, a very quick trip, reasonable about 12Euro, with luggage a much easier than walking. We met Paola in the street, who'd gone to purchase Focaccia --welcome gift, very nice of her and much appreciated. Paola was amazing to deal with from beginning to end. She responded very quickly to our initial email and continued to be easy to communicate with throughout our stay. She recommended things to do places & to go based on our interests. She provided an Italian cell phone to use while we were there, although we never did really figure out how to work it, it was very thoughtful. We walked to Boccadasse, a little fishing village just north of Genova, took the train to Santa Margherita then strolled to Portofino which was a most amazing walk along the sea past beautiful homes, hotels and beaches, gorgeous and we highly recommend it. Wish we had more time in Santa Margherita--a very quaint place. The Slo Food Festival was going on in Genova right in front of aquarium and it presented many wonderful local fishes and other foods to sample which we did. We loved the apartment, it was quiet, relaxing, immaculately clean and had everything we needed to cook. Great WIFI. Sleeping in the bed up in the mezannine was great. It was comfortable and spacious up there. At first I worried I might fall out, but there is plenty of room and it's quite comfortable. It was a wonderful visit and a fantastic apartment, and owner is very gracious and quick to respond. Loved it all Thanks Paola

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina N.

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

Süßes Apartment und tolle Vermieterin

Das Apartment war sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Wir haben es leider nicht gleich gefunden, jedoch konnten wir Paola anrufen und diese hatte und dann zu dem Apartment geführt. Sie hatte uns auch unheimlich viele Tips für Sehenswürdigkeiten und Parkmöglichkeiten gegeben. Lage war Top. Man konnte alles zu Fuß erreichen. Nur ein kleiner Tip, da es im 5.Stockwerk liegt, lieber leichtes Gepäck wählen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sebastian K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ferien

O.k
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo M., Roma

Semplicemente perfetto!

Sono stato con la mia famiglia a Genova per passare il ponte del 1°maggio, soggiornando in questo piccolo ma accoglientissimo appartamento. Viaggiando in treno, avevamo la necessità di trovare un posto che fosse raggiungibile anche a piedi e che si trovasse nei pressi dell' Acquario, visto che si trattava della principale meta da visitare. Abbiamo trovato tutto ciò di cui avevamo bisogno, sia dal punto di vista logistico, sia dal punto di vista della casa. L'appartamento ha tutto ciò di cui può aver bisogno una famiglia, soprattutto con bambini piccoli come nel mio caso; la signora Paola (proprietaria) è stata molto gentile e ci ha fatto trovare la casa fornita di tutto. L'appartamento ci è piaciuto tantissimo. E' uno splendido attichetto che si trova esattamente di fronte all'Acquario, immerso in una delle affascinanti viuzze del centro storico (carrugi), alle quali abbiamo dedicato una giornata. Nei pressi della casa ci sono negozi di ogni genere e ristoranti con un eccellente rapporto qualità prezzo. Siamo rimasti davvero soddisfatti della scelta e siamo grati a Paola per essersi dimostrata sempre estremamente cortese e disponibile verso le nostre esigenze. Abbiamo in programma di tornare a Genova, per visitare le bellezze della RIviera, e sicuramente torneremo a soggiornare nel Loft. CONSIGLIATISSIMO!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

What a helpful person!

My bag never landed with me. I arrived at the airport and it was gone. I arrived "home" and had nothing with me. Paola provided me with everything. She put together a "first night/day kit" with all possible items I could have required for my stay. She helped me with all burocracy to get my bag back, she called the airport, the airline company, the credit card company. She really made me feel home. She did all possible in order not to make me waste any additional time and...enthusiasm. She has turned a negative experience into an example of helpfuness that I will always remember with joy. The apartment level honorus Paola's helpfulnes. Beatiful, well equiped, charmly, clean. Could not have had a better stay! Thanks for everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniela B.

Da ripetere!

La posizione è ottima: centralissimo ma tranquillo; Paola, la proprietaria, molto gentile e disponibile a darci numerosi consigli; il loft pulito, confortevole e ben accessoriato. Lo consiglierei sicuramente.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peyman Y.

Worths to try

We spent 5 calm nights there and not only we found the loft nice and cosy but also the owner was very kind. There are a lot of stairs to go up for reaching the loft but you get used to it soon; just avoid to take heavy laugages with you. It's calm and clean and you can enjoy enough light during the day. The kitchenwares are not adequate and you can not use the dishwasher unless you don't use electricity for cooking on electric oven. But generally, it really worths to try this lovely loft as a convenient place to stay in heart of Genova.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

Wunderschön!

Meine Freundin und ich verbrachten 2 Tage in Genua und haben dabei mit Paolas Wohnung einen richtigen Glückstreffer gelandet! Sie war sehr nett und bemüht uns einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt zu bereiten. Abgesehen davon, dass man in der Wohnung vom Boden hätte essen können, versorgte sie uns mit Stadtplänen und frisch gebackene focaccia. Die Lage ist optimal! 50m von der U-Bahn entfernt und die Neustadt erreicht man zu Fuß in 10 Minuten. Ich kann jedem, der einmal Genua besuchen möchte, Paola's Wohnung nur empfehlen. Vielen Dank, für die Gastfreundschaft!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

Empfehlenswert und einfach super!

Unsere Gastgeber haben uns sehr freundlich empfangen obwohl sie auf uns warten mussten, da wir mit Verspätung ankamen. Paola war eine sehr herzliche und freundliche Gastgeberin, die uns sogar noch um 0:30 Uhr empfangen hat. Die Wohnung übertraf unsere Erwartungen: ruhig, bestens eingerichtet, modern, sehr sauber und in einem tadellosen Zustand. Wir hätte problemlos vom Boden essen können, so sauber war sie. Das Bett ist übrigens ausgesprochen bequem. Wir haben uns wie zuhause gefühlt. Die zentrale Lage erlaubte uns, während unseres Aufenthalts auf das Auto zu verzichten. Empfehlenswert und einfach super!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Great experience

I can't imagine a better place to stay in Genova. My wife and I were on our honeymoon, and the place was perfect for the two of us. It's location is amazing, as everything is right at your doorstep. And Paola was wonderful, giving us information on things to do and places to eat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thierry s., Paris

Joly vacance

L'appartement de Paola est exactement comme sur les photos! Il est parfait pour une visite de Genova! Il est bien équipé, sa position est centrale et en plus il est décoré avec goût! Tout est fait pour se sentir chez soi! La cuisine est bien équipée également. Le lit est confortable et parfait pour vous accueillir après une bonne journée de marche dans les ruelles de Genova! La douche est très spacieuse. Paola met tout à notre disposition pour que nous nous sentions à l'aise et en confiance. Il y a le wifi, une table de petit déjeuner dressée pour le lendemain, son numéro de téléphone et son email en cas de pépin. Bref, je ne saurais que vous recommander ce logement qui est situé dans un quartier calme et agréable de la ville!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thierry s., Paris

Trés joly

Très bel appartement bien équipé très propre avec un lit magnifique ! Bien placé et très agréable pour visiter la vieille ville de Gênes , Paola est super gentil et il nous a très bien accueilli. Je recommande cet appartement sans hésitation !!! Thierry
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carlo P.

Casa di charme molto originale

La casa ha un fascino particolare elementi antichi uniti alle comodità moderne. Tutto e' nuovo e con finiture di ottimo livello, in particolare le lenzuola e gli asciugamani. Mi e' piaciuto anche l'arredo molto originale con il letto sospeso.Molto pulito , torneremo sicuramente. Paola ci ha indicato tutti i posti più suggestivi per la nostra visita e i posti dove prendere l'aperitivo e mangiare il pesto.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francesca L.

Affascinante, nuovo e comodissimo!

Il loft è in una posizione davvero strategica, perché si trova proprio di fronte all'acquario e a due passi dalla strada carrabile, in un vicoletto tipico e tranquillo. E' stato restaurato e arredato da poco con molto stile e buon gusto (entrando si sente ancora il profumo di legno e dei tessuti nuovi!) e c'è un gioco di soppalchi che è piaciuto molto ai bambini. Finalmente un posto silenzioso, che nel centro storico di Genova non è facile trovare.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

federica p.

Un fantastico loft a due passi dall'Acquario

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo bell'appartamento per due notti. E' un monolocale spazioso, con un soppalco che ospita due posti letto (oltre al comodissimo divano letto), ristrutturato con gusto e cura dei dettagli, dotato veramente di ogni cosa (phon, microonde, lavatrice, WIFI, piante aromatiche sul davanzale, bibite fresche e un bella doccia). Gentilissima e disponibile Paola, la proprietaria, che ci ha fornito tante info utili su Genova e la riviera ligure. E' vero che ci vogliono buone gambe, ma l'appartamento vale la fatica!

About the host

Hosted by Paola

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Let me tell you about myself!
I am Paola, married with three children, the first of which was born and raised in the historic center.
I studied computer science and work as a systems analyst at a school. I speak German, English and French, I spent long periods abroad and I like to learn about foreign people and show curiosity and corners of a city that is inclined to to be shy and reserved.
I love to travel and learn about other corners of the world. I love photography and every trip is a new opportunity. I also love reading, music and sports. Sailing is a family hobby and if possible, we will be happy to show you our beautiful coast from the sea!

Why they chose this property

DESCRIPTION
The loft is on the fifth and last floor of an ancient building, that is part of the World Heritage, since it is one of the oldiest in its district. There is no lift, hence, if you don't have..."good legs", this is nothing for you!
On the other hand, once you have gained the top you will have the impression of floating over the old town, since the space is overwhelmed by a beautiful light the whole day long, coming from the skylights. From here there is a glimpse of the rooftops, but most of all you can reach for the blue color typical of Genova, that has given the name to the world famous Blue Jeans cloth.
The loft has recently been entirely renovated, including bathroom, roof, floor, windows, plumbing, electrical and heating system.
It is modernly furnished. However, it preserves ancient elements such as the structural logging that holds the roof transversing the entire space, that is dated at the construction years of the building (1200).
The roof is pitched and in the highest part of the room there is the mezzanine, on which there is a double bed. There are also a double sofa bed and two ottomans convertible into single bed.
There is a large, fully equiped kitchenette , complete with all appliances : dishwasher, fridge , oven, microwave , espresso machine, etc .
You will of course also find wifi , iron , hair dryer , vacuum cleaner , TV and washing machine.

THE DISTRICT
The loft is located just in front of the aquarium, only a few meters away from the driveway , so you can download your bags comfortably , even in the rain , because the car will stop next to a porch.
Despite its centrality, the apartment is quiet and very peaceful. Vico Morchi is in fact a short pedestrian alley with barely any activity at street level, that joins the aquarium area and Via San Luca , a lively street with many commercial activities, restaurants and groceries. You will find all you can need at just a few steps!

What makes this property unique

MORE ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Vico Morchi is a small secondary, pedestrian alley, connecting the Expo with the aquarium and Via San Luca, the main artery in the Middle Age, for those who came to the city from the west.
In Via San Luca there are numerous palaces and patrician buildings, which still retain traces of fresco paintings that the best painters of the Genoese school of 1500-1700 made on the walls and ceilings of the rooms, as well as oil paintings and sculptures.
The existence of the original arcades in Via San Luca explains how several parades of vehicles and horses passed through it, impressive parades of Popes, Kings, solemn appearances of Doges and their courts. Spectators and passersby stood in the arcades and the road remained available throughout the procession. The development of trade and the subsequent need of closed spaces led to the abolition of the arcades and their arrangement in stores.

PARKING
The old town is a no traffic area, so almost no building can be reached by car. Parking in town can be very expensive - about 2 euros /hour and at least 25 euros /day.
I have the possibility to reserve a parking place at 15 euros per night, about 500 m from my apartment, which means 7 min by foot.

THE SIXTH BED IS FREE OF CHARGE
The apartment is a single room, ideal for a couple or a family with two or three children . We have added a sixth bed that we will be happy to offer without additional expenses for the sixth person. (Fill out five persons only in the request, in order to get the correct price, but then inform me about the sixth person! )
Children under three are free.

SERVICES
You will find pots and pans, towels , sheets, blankets and duvets. There are also books and games for entertainment.
There is no air conditioning (the walls are thick and keep the apartment cool) , but the loft is insulated and the skylights provide not only light but also air and fresh.
Electricity, water and gas are included in the price.
Breakfast is not provided.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian