Best Western Hotel Metropoli stands on Piazza Fontane Marose, a small, handsome square where Via Garibaldi, Via XXV Aprile and Via Roma meet. It is one of the most central addresses in Genoa, steps from the Strade Nuove palaces, Piazza De Ferrari and the entrance to the old town. Everything is close. Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco are a few steps away, the cathedral is a ten minute walk, and the Porto Antico is a short stroll downhill. For a visitor who wants to leave the car or train behind and explore on foot, this is a very convenient base.
The hotel is in an older building with updated rooms, air conditioning, private bathrooms and modern amenities. Rooms vary in size, with some overlooking the square and others facing the back. The square has cafes and a lively atmosphere in the evening, so choose an inward-facing room if you want quiet.
Breakfast is a buffet with local items, and the staff can recommend nearby bakeries for focaccia, cafes for coffee and trattorias for dinner. Reception can arrange taxis, luggage storage and tours. Because the area is largely pedestrian, you will need to walk the last stretch with bags.
The location is ideal for culture. Mornings can be spent in Via Garibaldi's museums, afternoons in the caruggi and evenings by the harbour. Small shops, wine bars and gelaterie fill the nearby streets, and the Mercato Orientale and Via XX Settembre are not far. Day trips are simple by train from Principe or Brignole, each a short taxi or metro ride away.
Rates are moderate for the setting. Spring and autumn are busy, and major events can fill the hotel, so booking ahead is useful. In summer, air conditioning and a higher floor can make a difference to comfort, and in winter the central location keeps you close to warm cafes and museums.
The Metropoli suits couples, culture lovers and solo travellers who value being in the middle of everything and do not mind a little urban buzz.
Walking is the key. Leave the car outside the centre, learn the short route to the Porto Antico, and use the metro for the longer hops to the aquarium or the stations. In the evenings, the square is a good place for an aperitivo before dinner, and the neighbouring streets offer wine bars with local specialties. Check for any seasonal events on Via Garibaldi that might add crowds or closures. Travellers who like to people-watch will enjoy the square at aperitivo hour, when office workers, students and visitors gather around the fountains.
Why stay here
- ✓Piazza Fontane Marose location
- ✓Steps from Via Garibaldi
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Walk to the old town
- ✓Walk to the Porto Antico
- ✓24-hour reception
- ✓Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is it in the old town?+
It is on Piazza Fontane Marose at the edge of the old town and the Strade Nuove district.
Is it quiet at night?+
The square can be lively. Choose an inward-facing room if you prefer quiet.
Can I drive there?+
The area is largely pedestrian, so plan to walk the last stretch and ask the hotel about parking.
