Luxury holidays in Genoa

Sorbet-shaded buildings line the pebbled beach in ancient port city Genoa, where labyrinthine alleys lead off to secluded courtyards, impressive museums, dazzling palazzi and awe-inspiring architecture. And with a claim to fame as big as pesto, the food is predictably top-notch – follow your nose to family-run bakeries doling out fresh focaccia or to tucked-away trattorie serving handmade pasta and hearty stews.
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When to go

For crowd-free culture, visit Genoa in spring or early autumn.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Genova City Airport is the region’s international hub; Milan Malpensa Airport is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Genoa.

  • Trains

    Trenitalia runs several routes from Genoa Piazza Principe to other Italian hotspots, such as Milan, Pisa and Florence, and along the Ligurian coastline to Portofino and San Remo.

  • Automobiles

    If your stay is solely city-based, ditch the wheels. For Ligurian road trips, you’ll want a car to take in the curving coastline, plus France’s border is a two-and-a-half hour drive away.