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Ostello di Genova vs Hotel Balbi
Both Ostello di Genova and Hotel Balbi are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ostello di Genova ranks slightly better than Hotel Balbi. Ostello di Genova comes in at 74 with recommendations from 2 sources including Frommer's, Rough Guide.
Ostello di Genova
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Via (Passo) Giovanni Costanzi 10, 16135 Genoa
From $18 /night
- Free Internet
Frommer's
"This hostel is fairly new and attractive, and affords some marvelous views over the city from its hillside perch about a kilometer (1/2 mile) from the terminal of the Righi funicular...in a safe area."
Full review
Rough Guide
"Genoa’s HI hostel is clean and well run, although its out-oftown location means you will be heavily reliant on buses... Closed 11.30am–2.30pm."
Hotel Balbi
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Via Balbi 21/3, 16126 Genoa
From $49 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"This family hotel is set in a historic building with decorative frescoes on the ceilings and original parquet floors. The
Balbi is in the city centre, near Stazione Principe, the port..."
Michelin Guide
"Spacious bedrooms with frescoed ceilings at this family-run hotel."
