Castelletto House Genova City Center, Genova, Italy

Named after this lovely part of central Genova, Castelletto House offers a peaceful retreat in this vibrant city. On the third floor (with lift) of an attractive residence set on the hillside of Castelletto, the apartment looks out over the neighbourhood. It is the ideal home from home for friends or family who want to explore one of Italy’s most exciting cities.

The elegant apartment, with wooden parquet floors throughout, has been carefully furnished to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay. The sunny sitting room has 2 sofas, a flat-screen TV and a useful corner desk for guests who need to work whilst they travel. The modern kitchen/diner has sleek fitted units and is well-equipped with an induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and a fridge/freezer. The dining table in the kitchen seats 4 people.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The master bedroom is furnished with a double bed, an antique chest of drawers and a clothes rail.
Bedroom 2: The second bedroom has a single bed with a 2nd, pull-out single bed.

Bathrooms
Bathroom 1: This tiled bathroom has a shower, basin, bidet and WC.
Bathroom 2: A spacious bathroom with a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free wifi • Air conditioning • Central heating • Smoke & CO detectors • Fire extinguisher • Hair dryer • Child-friendly • Public parking (paid) - car not necessary • €1,000 security deposit required for groups under 21.

Location
The apartment is ideally located to allow guests to explore the city on foot. The “Centro Storico\" is a 10-minute stroll. Here visitors can enjoy the elegant squares and palaces. The Palazzo Spinola National Gallery (12 minutes) is worth a visit. The glorious Romanesque San Lorenzo cathedral is a 15-minute walk and Piazza de Ferrari is just 12 minutes. Other museums and galleries are within easy walking distance.

The exciting Porto Antico is a 15-minute walk. This lively area appeals to all ages and includes restaurants, shops, the modern Aquarium di Genova, the biosphere, an outdoor swimming pool and the Vascello Neptune, a replica of a 17th Century galleon.

Genova is famous for its fine food and has many excellent restaurants to suit all budgets. To fully appreciate the city and its food, the best market is the Mercato Orientale in Via XX Settembre (10 minutes by public transport). Otherwise, there are street markets every day across most of the city. Guests will find bakeries, supermarkets, a newsagent, a butcher’s and bars all within a 5-minute walk of the apartment.

Genova’s International Airport is a 25-minute drive from the apartment.