Belvedere da Spianata: Scenic overlook, near downtown, bars & shops

This apartment is located on the charming Spianata Castelletto, where you can enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the entire city. Whether you stroll through Genoa’s historic “creuze” or, if you prefer, take the convenient elevators right outside the building, you can reach Via Garibaldi in just a few minutes, the famous street lined with the Palazzi dei Rolli, which leads to the alleys of the historic center, the Porto Antico, and the Aquarium, or to the very central Piazza De Ferrari and Via XX Settembre. The apartment has just been renovated and features private access. Located on the first floor of an elegant late-19th-century building in a stately and quiet setting, it features a fully equipped kitchen with an induction cooktop, refrigerator, oven, washer-dryer, and dishwasher. There is a bedroom with a double bed and a living room with a French-style sofa bed, both equipped with smart TVs, as well as a bathroom complete with a toilet, bidet, sink, and spacious shower stall. The apartment is equipped with an 80-liter water heater that allows for four consecutive showers. Every room is equipped with air conditioning, heating, and Wi-Fi. It is close to the Principe station, which is easily accessible in 10 minutes by bus No. 36. To reach major attractions such as Via Garibaldi, the Historic Center, and the Porto Antico, you can:
- use the elevators located in front of the house, such as the Castelletto Ponente, which leads to Galleria Garibaldi, or the Castelletto Levante, which leads to Piazza Portello (open on weekdays and holidays from 6:40 a.m. to midnight).
- walk along the picturesque alleys leading down from Spianata—a 10-minute walk.
In front of the building, you’ll find public parking lots with the following hours and rates:
-Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- First hour: €1.30
- Second hour: €1.70
-From the third hour onward: €2.00
On Saturdays, you can take advantage of the “Isola Azzurra” flat-rate daily fee of €5.00, while on Sundays and holidays, parking is free.
In the immediate vicinity, you’ll find grocery stores, some of Genoa’s most renowned bars and ice cream shops—where you can enjoy excellent breakfasts—as well as restaurants, wine bars, and a supermarket 200 meters away.
Please note that a tourist tax of 3 euros per person per night (for guests 18 and older only) is required and must be paid directly to the owner.