Hostels in GENOA, ITALY

Genoa – Italian Hospitality at Its Best!

A dizzying mix of sophistication and squalor, Genoa, Italy is one of the wealthiest and largest cities of Renaissance Europe. This city’s gritty and authentic charm has captivated the hearts of millions of tourists all over the world.

History:
Genoa was a formidable maritime power by the early Middle Age. It progressed on its journey on the growth path 1284 onwards. However, it lost its importance as a maritime power to Spain slowly and was conquered by the French in the year 1684 and by the Austrians until 1746. It succeeded in becoming an important Mediterranean port, soon after the World War II.

Popular Places and Attractions:
Some of Genoa’s tourist attractions that are worth a visit are Piazza San Matteo, Via Garibaldi, Piazza Dante, Mercato Orientale, etc. Piazza San Matteo is a beautiful little square that has a church built by the most acclaimed family of Genoa, the Dorias in the 12th century. The street Via Garibaldi contains a wealth of historic treasures such as Galleria de Palazzo Rosso and Galleria de Palazzo Bianco (stunning white palace of 16th century). Mercato Orientale, on the other hand, is a sprawling indoor food market of Genoa.

Some of the museums in Genoa are Galata Museo del Mare, Museo Di Sant’Agostino and Museo d’Arte Orientale Edoardo Chiossone. Acquario de Genoa is the largest aquarium in Europe.

Getting Around:
Hiring a car for getting around in Genoa can be challenging due to parking problems. In such a scenario, taking a bus is perhaps the best choice, a good guide is to plan your travel before you leave your accommodation whether you intend to travel by car or bus.

Places for Entertainment:
Streets radiating out from Piazza de Ferrasi serve as shopping hubs in Genoa. For a look at fashionable shops and best boutiques of the city, one can visit Via Roma, Via XX Settembre and the elegant Galleria Mazzini. Via San Luca and Via Orefici feature huge selection of shops for buying shoes and clothing at reasonable prices.

After the day’s shopping, one can try a variety of bakeries, food speciality and pastry shops at Via San Vincenzo and Via Colombo. Genovese cooking is largely based on natural products. A typical traditional meal in Genoa may consist of Zuppa di Pesce, the Recco cheese Focaccia, stuffed Cima, Panzerotti and Ravioli served with walnut sauce. Zeffirino Restaurant on Via XX Settembre is a gourmet’s paradise.

Accommodation Options:
For accommodation purposes, one can choose from a variety of 1 to 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast, lodgings, guesthouse, youth hostels, budget hotels and motels in Genoa, depending upon one’s needs and budget. One can also go for farmhouse accommodation in the province of Genoa.

Currency:
The official currency of Genoa, Italy is Euro, check the news and internet for the best exchange rates before you change your money.

One can capture the glimpse of Genoa’s days of glory in the dank alleys and narrow lanes of Old Town. The seediest port city in Italy, Genoa welcomes its tourists with open arms!

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