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Hotel Helvetia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Genoa

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Terrace/patio
Triple Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Quadruple Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Della Nunziata 1, Genoa, GE, 16124
  • Aquarium of Genoa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Old Port
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Piazza de Ferrari
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Genoa

City center stay.At this Genoa Historical Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Genoa and Royal Palace. Strada Nuova Museums and Spianata Castelletto are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Aquarium of Genoa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Port - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palazzo Ducale - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza de Ferrari - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Genoa Piazza Principe Station - 9 min walk
  • Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Liquoreria Marescotti di Cavo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panificio Sebastiano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar 8Rosso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercato del Carmine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Al Veliero - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helvetia

3-star hotel near University of Genoa
As a guest of Hotel Helvetia, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hotel Helvetia also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This 3-star Genoa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1585
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Helvetia offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. LCD 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, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 25 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 8 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7.00 for adults and EUR 7.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day(492 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT010025A17ZUVJT8X

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Helvetia Genoa
Hotel Helvetia Genoa
Helvetia Hotel Genoa
Hotel Helvetia Hotel
Hotel Helvetia Genoa
Hotel Helvetia Hotel Genoa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Helvetia to the airport?

Hotel Helvetia is 4.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Helvetia?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Helvetia on Jun 8, 2025 start from $90.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Helvetia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Helvetia.

How close is Hotel Helvetia to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (10-min drive) from Punta Vagno and 7.5 mi (37-min drive) from Spiaggia Capolungo. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Helvetia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Helvetia, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 7.00 for adults and EUR 7.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Helvetia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Helvetia?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Helvetia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Helvetia have a pool?

Hotel Helvetia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Helvetia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Helvetia to downtown Genoa?

Hotel Helvetia is 0.5 mi away from Genoa.

Hotel Helvetia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 249 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Florjan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good short stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning doesn’t work properly and shower head falls on your head
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi-fi did not work. AC did not work. Breakfast was very limited. Very loud all day. Staff was very friendly. Location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Good location for getting to the old port and the main tourist areas. Nedo who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast had a limited variety and the same same selection each day but given it’s free, it was decent. Our room was clean and fairly standard. The one downside was a constant noise from another A/C unit which we could hear when ours was turned off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok for one night

Bare bones place to stay. Adequate for one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room size, plenty of space. Comfy bed and dark room. This room was above the Irish Pub so was definitely noisy but the windows did a good job of blocking most of the street noise. Staff were lovely and helpful, easy walk to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice people. Nedo went beyond in service, he is mang't.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michael, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, not too far from the train station and easy walk to old town sights. Large room, a little dated, air con issues for a while which was annoying, but they resolved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Pavlina

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Claudia, Cameron Park California

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was fine but the area is sketchy and hectic. Parking and traffic is a nightmare. Probably safe but who know’s. Seems like lots of university kids. Don’t eat the 9 euro buffet down the street. Not exactly proper temp. And pretty sure it gave us the runs for a day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ebenezer

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location . Nice people. Good weather . Close to aquarium
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is great, very close to the Piazza Principe railway station and main streets with numerous palaces under UNESCO protection. Genova is an amazing historic maritime Republic, definitely worth visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was not as difficult to navigate as the one I had on my visit the week before. There was only one step up (into the bathroom) rather than also having a step up into the room. The bed fit the size of the room better and there was a desk and chair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception person was on the phone for several minutes while I stood ready to ask questions. I turned to look at brochures and finally went into dining room--still no acknowledgement of me and still chatting away on the same, apparently personal, call. After several more minutes I returned to stand at the counter in front of the coffee/espresso machine and continued to wait until the call was ended and I could ask for a cappucino.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Essie, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value, great location

Great location, friendly staff, decent enough breakfast. The hotel is an old building so that comes with certain quirks, eg, the lift. But it's a great location - not too far from the station but very handy for the old town and the marina area. For the price, I thought it was good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old hotel, small and dark room but very friendly service.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Michael, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location - easy to get to the funicular, beautiful church across the way, close to the water and the train station. Bathroom was ridiculously small. Room was fine. Staff was very helpful. Elevator was terrifying and took a long time to arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convienient Location

Location to train station and attractions very good. Staff could be friendlier. Disappointed that we were not offered a refund on one night we did not use room due to rail strikes, even though we alerted staff a day in advance that we would not be arriving until following day.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distance to the aquarium and maritime museum. Friendly and helpful staff and they provided discount parking. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Cristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018