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Hotel Helvetia

3.0 of 5
Piazza della Nunziata 1, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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Hotel Helvetia
Ranked #21 of 88 hotels in Genoa
3.5 of 5 stars 194 Reviews
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Vilnius
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

The hotel has a historical background, you can feel the soul of the city. It is a good choice for a short stay, well located, with a friendly staff. If you are travelling by car, there is a possibility to leave it in a parking garage in an opposite street. The fee is about 16 EUR per night. The breakfeast... More

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nedo ottonello, Direttore at Hotel Helvetia, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Dear Mrs.Emily, thank you very much for your nice words, you just caught the romantic and historic atmosphere of the hotel, that we always try to connect with a special care for our guests, hoping that they can feel at home even if in a foreign country. Thank you again and I hope to see you soon again! Best regards... More

Iasi
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

This hotel is well located in Genoa, in Piazza Nunziata from a relatively small distance from the train station, Piazza de Ferrari and Porto Antico (about 10 minutes). In front of the hotel is a bus stop. It is in fact an old building built in 1585, rooms are small, no balcony, and the natural light was missing because of... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

I have been going to the Hotel Helvetia for a number of years with a large group of people. The hotel is an historic 3*** hotel right in the center of town and it is near all main activities. These include the famous aquarium, the Galata museum and all of the fantastic historic streets, the port and the many museums... More

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Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

We recently visited Genoa with 4 people travelling so needed 2 rooms. There was a large difference between the two rooms. Our room was located in the back of the hotel overlooking an alley. It was on the small side and a little dreary. The noise from below during the night was quite loud. The bed was average, and the... More

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Budapest, Hungary
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
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We are a biased with this hotel, because this hotel is one of our favourites. When we go to the cruise from Genova we always stay here. Last time we slept here in this October. The hotel location is ideal, only few step the old port, and a centre. The staff is helpful, enough one e-mail, and they confirm our... More

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Waterloo, Canada
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147 reviews 147 reviews
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

This hotel has been in operation for hundreds of years, and it's the most bizzare hotel I've ever seen. Rooms are decent, with good views at the front. No internet in the rooms. No parking onsite; hardly any parking at all nearby. 6/10

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nedo ottonello, Direttore at Hotel Helvetia, responded to this review
21 January 2012

Dear Mr Ben,thank you very much for your kind report, our Hotel is really operating since a hundred years and the historical building that hosts us is dated 1585. An old building with a modern target: let people feel at home. We're glad to tell you that we have set up complimentary wireless facility throughout the hotel, which is always... More

Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

This hotel is well located, not too far from the main train station. The rooms were wonderfully comfortable and clean. Good value for money and the breakfast which is included in the room rate is exceptional. Of all of the places I have stayed in Italy the staff in Hotel Helvetia were the most helpful and friendly and drew all... More

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Perth
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel in a triple room which cost us 98euro a night and is located opposite a lovely church. The hotel is located in a building erected in 1583, not that it's medieval origins are easy to visualize until you go upstairs into some of the rooms and experience the maze like structure and extremely... More

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constanta
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011 via mobile

The personal is wonderful very clean hotel wireles free,and free computer in reception the breakfirst very good its not luxury,just comfort!

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Canberra, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

This is a lovely little hotel across from the most beautiful church. Access to everything was easy, good restaurants, tourist sites, tour buses etc. The hotel is very old but also quite modern. We would stay there again.

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Address: Piazza della Nunziata 1, 16126 Genoa, Italy
Price range (per night):* S$115 - 173

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