Villas in Genova
Genova suits city-break stays in an apartment close to the old port, with the Aquarium, the Rolli palaces and ferries to Portofino on hand. The homes are mostly small apartments for up to four, with no pools. It is a city stay rather than a beach holiday, so plan Riviera days by ferry or train.
- Villas
- 58
- From, per week
- £278
About Genova
Genova is a port city of about 566,000 people, so these are apartments, not villas. Most have one bedroom, none has a pool and few have a garden. They are spread across the city, so choose by the address, whether near the old port, the centro storico, or out at Nervi or Pegli. The Porto Antico was revitalised for the 1992 Columbus celebrations, largely to Renzo Piano's designs, and holds the Aquarium, the Bigo lift and the Biosphere. The historic centre is one of the largest medieval centres in Europe, a maze of narrow alleys called caruggi, with Piazza delle Erbe at the heart of the nightlife. A regatta takes place practically every weekend in autumn and winter, so the waterfront stays busy out of season.
Is Genova right for you?
- Best for
- City breaks in a flat with the old port, palaces and ferries
- Not for you if
- You want a villa with a pool or a sandy beach on your doorstep.
Near Genova
Nervi
Seaside district with the Anita Garibaldi coastal walk, a rose garden at Villa Grimaldi and parks of historic villas now holding modern art museums.
Pegli
District with Villa Durazzo Pallavicini, whose park was designed in 1840 and whose camellias have bloomed there for a century and a half.
Portofino and Camogli
Ferries leave from the old harbour for Camogli, Portofino and the Cinque Terre, so coastal days out need no car.
Casella railway
Narrow-gauge line that opened in 1929 and takes about 55 minutes up into the Apennines behind the city.
Getting to Genova
Genoa's own airport is on an artificial peninsula at Sestri Ponente, about 4 nautical miles west of the centre, with Ryanair as a focus carrier and a route to London Stansted. The Volabus runs to Piazza Principe and Brignole stations. You do not need a car for the city, but Riviera day trips are easier with one.
When to go to Genova
Genova has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with over 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The Rolli Days, when the palaces open their doors, fall in early May and early October. Regattas run most autumn and winter weekends, Nervi's parks hosted the last two editions of Euroflora, and Pegli has camellias.
Villas in Genova
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£60
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConInternetFridge+4 more
from£109
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+5 more
from£53
per night
Casa Gagge by Holiday World
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
2
1
0
Washing MachineInternetFridge+3 more
from£68
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+8 more
from£66
per night
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£58
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
2
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+4 more
from£97
per night
La Casa di Lina by Holiday World
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
MicrowaveTerraceWashing Machine+6 more
from£82
per night
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
2
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£84
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingGarden+5 more
from£68
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£73
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£85
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£46
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
2
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£88
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£87
per night
2-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveInternet+4 more
from£44
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£76
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£89
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+5 more
from£51
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+6 more
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveTerrace+6 more
from£106
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+4 more
from£90
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+3 more
from£54
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Genova
Genova, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherGarden+8 more
Genova villa holidays: questions answered
Do you need a car in Genova?
No. The airport has a Volabus to the main stations, ferries leave from the Porto Antico, and the city runs lifts and funiculars such as the Castelletto lifts and the Zecca-Righi funicular. A car mainly helps for Riviera day trips.
Is Genova good for a beach holiday?
Not really. Visitors can try seafront promenades, such as the Anita Garibaldi walk at Nervi and Corso Italia, with the Albaro Arena Village beside it. For a beach holiday, base yourself elsewhere on the Riviera.
What should I see in Genova in two days?
Start at the Porto Antico and Aquarium, then walk Via Garibaldi for Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi, where Paganini's violin is kept. Finish in the caruggi near San Lorenzo cathedral.
When are the Rolli Days in Genova?
They fall in early May and early October. The Palazzi dei Rolli, 42 palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006, are the reason, and autumn also brings regattas most weekends.
How big are the Genova holiday apartments?
Small. The median is one bedroom, none sleeps more than six, and none has a pool. Few have a garden, though most have wifi and air conditioning is common.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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