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Hostel Genoa

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Genoa

Via Giovanni Costanzi, 120
016135 Genova
Italy

Tel. +39-010-2422457
Fax. +39-010-2422457
hostelge@iol.it

Customer Rating

Total:	80%	80%
Friendliness of Staff:	88%	88%
Efficiency of Service:	84%	84%
Comfort:	77%	77%
Cleanliness:	84%	84%
Security:	83%	83%
Location:	67%	67%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Genoa

92%

92%

08 May 2012 Neil, USA

The hostel was great and it had a spectacular view. Just bear in mind that it is way, way, way up on top of the city -- although it is on the bus line, we had a lot of luggage and a tight schedule and the cost of taxis to get to the train station added a lot to the cost. We might have gotten a hotel near the station and saved overall, certainly in time.
87%

87%

03 May 2012 Joy, USA

I would stay there again.
90%

90%

25 Apr 2012 Julia, Australia

This was a very clean and comfortable hostel, with good bathroom facilities and spacious dorms. Despite its location away from the centre of Genova, it was easily accessible by bus. Negative aspects included the lack of kitchen (self-catering is important to backpackers!) and the quality of the breakfast (packaged, highly-processed "brioche" and "toast"). The atmosphere was a little lacking, but I would probably stay here again if visiting Genova in the future.
50%

50%

20 Apr 2012 Daniel, France

top of a huge hill more than an hours walk from town! take the bus! a HUGE problem was the fact its used by youth groups... 13 year old children runing around in the rooms at night! felt like a kids boarding school crossed with a hospital The staff are excellent, really know the area, and are really helpful...
93%

93%

25 Mar 2012 Lena, USA

Little out of the way. The staff was super knowledgeable.
73%

73%

08 Feb 2012 Isabel, England & Wales

The city was experiencing very low temperatures, so unfortunately my room was not sufficiently heated. However, the staff were lovely and the view fantastic. Being out of the centre was a bit inconvenient though.
83%

83%

11 Dec 2011 Yunchen, Taiwan

The hostel is the best to stay for budget travelers. Though it is not situated at the city center, the bus goes frequently and till midnight to the hostel, so it is not a big problem for the location. The staffs are very nice and helpful.
70%

70%

30 Oct 2011 Anita, France

The location is bad for those who want a night life. Otherwise, the bus ride up is pretty straightforward, and you do get a darn good view of the whole port. I don't suggest buying the hostel breakfast though - just grab something once you're down the mountain. This is a typical factory hostel: gets you in and out. But the staff were all really polite.
93%

93%

15 Oct 2011 Andrew, England & Wales

Breakfast was disappointing especially having to pay for it. The location is great for the views and easy to get to although the directions were not very good but the locals were extremely helpful and friendly.
80%

80%

13 Oct 2011 Daisuke, Japan

good

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Hostel Overview

The modern and functional Genova Youth Hostel, is located on an enviable scenic place. It gives you the possibility to discover an interesting city like Genova. First of all the Aquarium, the biggest in Europe and second in the world (discount for AIG/Hostelling International members). A holiday in Genova is a good opportunity to visit its palaces, churches and other thousand curiosities and to explore the interesting back country.

According to the City Council resolution n. 00040/2012 of 01/03/12, from April 2nd, 2012 the City of Genoa introduced the tourism tax, applied to non-residents overnight staying,over 14 years old, for a maximum of 8 consecutive nights. The tourism tax rate is € 1 per person per night.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
				Total beds
Number of rooms:
3	6	3	20	207

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):

Hostel open 24h. No curfew. The rooms are closed from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Check-in: from 2.30 p.m.

Opening times (over the year):

1/2 - 19/12

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	50 m: bus # 40 or 640 from Brignole railway station - bus # 35 up to Via Napoli and then bus # 40 or 640 to the hostel (Via Costanzi) from Principe Station
Parking:	Private parking at hostel, free of charge
Sea port:	4 km from the ferry terminal
Location:	3 km North of city centre (240 m over the sea). If you use the satellite navigator put the following address: VIA GIOVANNI COSTANZI 120
Rail:	4 km Genova Brignole or 3 km Principe railway station -
Airport:	8 KM Cristoforo colombo Airport, VOLABUS (# 100) to Brignole Station and then bus # 40 or 640 to the hostel (Via Costanzi)

Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

	Museums/art galleries nearby		City centre location
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Genoa

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Suitable for wheelchair users		Hostel open 24h
	Lift		TV room
	Groups welcome		Common room(s)
	Sheets in price		Laundry facilities
	Internet access		Credit card accepted
	Café/Bar		Meals available
	Individual traveller welcome		Luggage Store
	Lockers available		Non smoking room/area
	Basic store available at or near the hostel