What to do in Genoa in a weekend? Where to sleep, what to eat?
In one click 3 symbols of Genoa yesterday and today:
A visit to the Lantern, the tallest lighthouse in the Mediterranean, which can be reached on foot from the hotel along an ancient road leading to the city;
The entrance to the Aquarium, for a "walk" through the world's oceans among dolphins, sharks and hundreds of other species that inhabit the planet's seas;
the tasting of Genoese focaccia, the real thing, freshly baked, to be consumed while strolling through the alleys of the historic center, the largest in Europe.
All this combined with 1 night in a 4-star family-friendly hotel, with free accommodation for children in 3rd and 4th bed!
Pure excitement for a fantastic price!
Available: all year, except Holidays!
Day 1: Arrival in Genoa in the early afternoon and check-in at the hotel.
Visit to the Lanterna di Genova and tasting of Genoese focaccia in the historic center.
Day 2: Departure. Free time to visit the Genoa Aquarium and end of services.
Info Novotel****
Location: strategically located only 700 mt from the Port of Genoa Cruise Terminal, 6 km from the airport, 3 km from the trade fair and 5 minutes by car and public transport from the Aquarium and the historic center. Conveniently located to reach the Lantern with only a 10-minute walk.
Rooms: 223 rooms, including 196 non-smoking rooms and 8 rooms for guests with limited mobility, soundproofed, air-conditioned, equipped with mini-bar (extra charge), radio, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Sky TV.
Check-in: from 02:00 pm
Check-out: within 12:00
Pets: Small pets allowed for an extra charge of €10/day.
Services
Free Wi-Fi in the whole accomodation
Bar and restaurant.
Fitness, solarium
Swimming pool: open from 12:00 to 08:00 pm, to be booked in advance.
Indoor parking and garage fee € 8 per day - to be paid directly at the hotel.
CIN: IT010025A15HN3NHVO - CIR: 010025-ALB-0091
Low season
Adult in double room: from €92
Adult in triple room from: € 84
High season
Adult in double room: €103
Adult in triple room from € 89
Child 0/3 years (same beds with parents): free.
Supplement Children 4/6 years old in 3rd/4th bed (or sofà bed) in room with parents: from € 20/children (max 2)
Supplement Children 7/12 years old in 3rd/4th bed (or sofà bed) in room with parents: from € 26/children (max 2)
Supplement Boy 13/15 years old in 3rd/4th bed (or sofà bed) in room with parents: from € 32/boy (max 2)
1 overnight stay (with breakfast) at Novotel Genova City**** in Genoa, entrance ticket to the Acquarium of Genoa, entrance ticket to the Lantern of Genoa and Genoese focaccia tasting.
Everything not explicitly mentioned in the prices is included.
Duration of the visit to Acquario di Genova: 2h30 approximately.
Duration of the visit to Lanterna (Open Air Museum in the parlk, Museum and Tower first panoramic terrace): 30 minutes approximately.
In the event of an orange alert and/or thunderstorm, visits to the Lantern will be suspended.
Pets: not allowed.
Recommended to: People in good physical condition (with 172 steps to climb).
Not recommended for: People with heart or walking problems.
Dress code: Comfortable/gym shoes. Shoes with heels are not suitable.
Lanterna
Timetable
From January 07th 2025: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, from 10.00 am to 06.00 pm, last entry at 05:30 pm0
From December 26th to January 06th: every day from 10.00am to 06.00 pm, last entry at 05:30 pm
December 31st: last entry at 04:30 pm
Closure: December 25th and January 01st
Notice
> Admission to the lighthouse is allowed for a limited number of people at the same time.
> There are 172 steps to reach the first panoramic balcony of the lighthouse: visitors need to be in good physical conditions. The visit is not recommended for people with heart diseases, mobility problems and for pregnant women.
> Visitors need to wear appropriate shoes to visit the lighthouse.
> In case of bad weather/thunderstorm/ weather alert visits are suspended.
> Animals are not allowed.
> Minors must be accompanied.
> A pair of peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) guards the Lighthouse: the presence of pigeon and seagull’s remains is due to them
> Do not lean over, do not climb over or throw objects from the parapets
> Upon entry, the contents of any bags, backpacks, suitcases, jackets and bum bags of any size will be checked by guards (with a special identification tag). Access (even to the external areas) will not be allowed to visitors who do not agree to undergo the checks. Toy guns of any kind, compressed air guns, rocket guns, shooting guns, slingshots and any other object that could be considered a weapon, drones not expressly authorized, tripods or any object of a bulky nature are not allowed. Specifically: firearms of all kinds, such as pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, knives of any size, climbing ropes and other objects deemed unsuitable for the visit, for the safety of the monument and the staff. Backpacks of any size, photographic tripods and/or bulky items must be left in the cloakroom after checking.
> In the outdoor areas it is forbidden to play ball, ride a bike, use skateboards, roller blades, scooters, overboards and drones and it is forbidden to consume food (no picnic area).
> According to the Decr. Law 83/2014 (art.12 paragraph 3) professional photos and videos and/or for commercial activities and/or for specific projects must be authorized and may be subject to the payment of image rights to the Institution Mu.MA – Musei del Mare and migration. These activities must also be agreed with the PHAROS HERITAGE SRLS manager by writing to info@lanternadigenova.it.
We remind you that the above unauthorized shootings can be legally prosecuted. ONLY AMATEUR PHOTOS MADE WITH NON-PROFESSIONAL MEDIA OR FOR STUDY PURPOSE ARE AUTHORIZED.
> The Administration is relieved of any liability relating to damage to persons or property caused by non-compliance with this regulation.
Info, accessibility, assistance and reservations: +39 010 8938088 – info@lanternadigenova.it
How to reach it
with own transport: easily reachable by the Ferry Terminal parking :
Railway: Genova Ovest (if coming from east).
– Genova Airport (if coming from west)
Public Transport
Train: Genova Piazza Principe station, take bus line direction east (lines 7, 20, 32) in front of the station. The bus stop will be Metrò Dinegro/Buozzi 2, cross the road and follow the instructions for the Lanterna.
Metro: stop Metrò Dinegro in both directions
… if coming from east
Autobus: stop Francia 2/matitone –going through the Ferry terminal and follow the instructions.
