Manuela

Casa Aurora

TopBnB Excellent 9.7 / 10

(61 reviews)

Piazza San Giorgio, 32 - Genova (GE) - Area: acquario | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT010025C1EK3AG2OP

Regional identification codeCIR: 010025-BEB-0161

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
2

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite
for some rooms

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Charming property
Near the metro
Abundant breakfast
Cheap
Shopping area
The design of the property
Near the station
Spectacular view
At the seaside
Very new
By the river

Description

Our bed and breakfast “Casa Aurora” is situated right in the city center of Genoa, close to the Cathedral and “Palazzo Ducale” (the Duke’s Palace), the Acquarium and just behind “Porto Antico” (the Old Port), from where you can leave for wonderful daily trips by boat.

Our bed and breakfast is on the top floor (5th) of an ancient Palace (dating back to the sixtenth century - Palazzo Basadonne De Franchi) without elevator.

The stairs are made of marble and slate, the local stone.

Trattorie and restaurant are nearby
We have two double rooms each one with private bathroom, rooms have air conditioning.

Bright living room with books, chessboards and also a piano.. but no TV. WiFi is available

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room:

Air Conditioning
Historic House
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Heating
Jacuzzi

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All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller

Electric system

Certified systems
Smoke and fire alarms

Location and surroundings

City centre
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 2
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 1
Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room: 1

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bath tub
Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hydromassage
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Cleaning services

Every 2 other days

Services

Guides / maps / books available

Holiday themes - the place

Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

Metropolis - over 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Metropolitan area
Historic centre

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Family
Business

Breakfast

In the kitchen you can find: coffee (Nespresso and Dolce Gusto), tea, milk, yogurth, fruit, cereals, biscuits, jams in single-dose packs, sliced bread.

You can help yourself anytime.

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My name is Manuela Casati and I have been managing the B&B Casa Aurora since 2004.

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Conditions

Check-in time must be agreed in advance

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Area Acquario

The Casa Aurora bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Genoa, just a few steps away from the Aquarium and the Old Port area, as well as the Cathedral and other major landmarks, including the university area.

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Excellent

Overall Rating 9.7 / 10
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What guests say

Reviews consistently praise the central location, making it easy to explore Genoa’s main attractions, the harbor, and public transport by foot. Guests find the historic building full of charm, with spacious, tastefully decorated, and impeccably clean rooms. Manuela, the host, stands out for her warm hospitality, helpful recommendations, and attentiveness to guests’ needs. The property offers excellent value for money and a generous breakfast. The main detail to be aware of is the lack of an elevator, meaning several flights of stairs to reach the rooms, which may be challenging for those with mobility issues. Overall, it’s a highly recommended and pleasant experience.

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samuel

Manuela, the owner, is very kind and available for every need. She is always attentive and smiling. The B&B is in the city centre and located inside a historic building. It is a few minutes (no more than 10) from everything. The only drawback is the stairs: the property is on the fifth floor with no elevator. The stairs are not very stable and the steps change size and incline as you go up. In addition, there are steps to reach the room and steps inside the same room to reach the bathroom. These last ones are very annoying: narrow, steep and dark like the building's stairs. In the morning, when you are still groggy from sleep, they are dangerous; I almost broke my neck. I do not feel like giving a negative rating, on the contrary. But it remains a problematic B&B.

stayed from 01/09/2026 to 01/12/2026

michèle

Everything is perfect: the owner's kindness, comfort, cleanliness, a large comfortable bed, and a very varied breakfast, etc. But it's a 15th-century palace and there are 113 steps to climb. It's really worth it, but there are five floors to climb.

stayed from 01/04/2026 to 01/10/2026

emmanuelle

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stayed from 12/21/2025 to 12/23/2025

manuela

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stayed from 12/06/2025 to 12/08/2025

amy

I really enjoyed my stay at Casa Aurora. Manuela was a lovely host. The property is cosy, clean and full of charming historical details. It is excellent value for money, and the location in the historical centre is very convenient. Of course, the stairs would be a challenge if you have mobility issues, so do keep that in mind. Otherwise, a great choice.

stayed from 10/23/2025 to 10/27/2025

sara

Beautiful and well-maintained apartment. I rated the property a 9 only because it is on the 5th floor without an elevator, so not accessible to everyone, but it is truly worth it for those who can manage. Manuela, our host, was delightful from the welcome to the goodbyes and gave us excellent recommendations for local trattorias. Principe station is two metro stops away, but it is also reachable on foot with a pleasant walk. Since I need to return to Genoa, I hope to stay at Casa Aurora again.

stayed from 10/24/2025 to 10/26/2025

laurane

We had an excellent stay at Casa Aurora, ideally located, and greatly appreciated the valuable suggestions from our host Manuela, which allowed us to enjoy this lovely stop in Genoa even more. If we ever return to Genoa, we will go back without hesitation. Laurane and Didier.

stayed from 09/15/2025 to 09/17/2025

ilaria

Everything as described, Mrs. Manuela is helpful and courteous. Excellent stay, with the services we were interested in at hand. Of course, the stairs to climb to reach the accommodation make it not for everyone, but those who can reach the destination will be rewarded with a beautiful view and a tranquility that you do not expect in the historic center!

stayed from 07/26/2025 to 07/28/2025

kinga

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stayed from 07/03/2025 to 07/05/2025

fausto

Magical and relaxing place, quiet. In a historic building. Unfortunately, it is on the fifth floor without an elevator. Tastefully furnished. Spacious environments.

stayed from 04/03/2025 to 04/07/2025

andrea

Beautiful house, good breakfast, room and bathroom are large and very clean, very welcoming and kind, a good choice!

stayed from 03/14/2025 to 03/18/2025

guy

We were wonderfully welcomed by Manuela in this superb apartment, located almost in the heart of old Genoa. Ideally situated to explore the city. Very nice stop in Liguria.

stayed from 02/12/2025 to 02/14/2025

carlo

Beautiful, comfortable, central structure. An added value is the owner, always kind and helpful, with a sincere and never affected courtesy and hospitality. The only "flaw", if it can be called that, is that the room is located on the 4th floor without an elevator, but it is certainly not the responsibility of the structure as it is a historic building and obviously subject to architectural constraints.

stayed from 01/25/2025 to 01/27/2025

davide

Beautiful, just a few minutes from the aquarium and the shopping area. Room and bathroom very clean. The manager is very friendly and helpful. Wonderful experience!

stayed from 01/04/2025 to 01/06/2025

giovanna

We stayed at Casa Aurora for New Year's Eve and we had a great time. The property is in a strategic location and our host Manuela was always available, kind, and present for any eventuality, making our stay even more enjoyable.

stayed from 12/31/2024 to 01/02/2025

martina

The structure is located in the city center, in an ancient building full of charm, furnished with care and attention to detail. I stayed for two nights in a double room for single use with an en-suite bathroom. Manuela was very kind, very welcoming, and available. The cleanliness was excellent. The absence of the elevator fits perfectly into the context and the effort to reach the top is more than rewarded. Recommended.

stayed from 10/26/2024 to 10/28/2024

theo

A very warm welcome and a comfortable flat.

stayed from 10/15/2024 to 10/17/2024

alberto

Historic palace in the center of Genoa. The house is beautiful, bright and charming. The level of cleanliness is excellent and this makes the stay very pleasant. You are welcomed by Manuela, a perfect host for kindness, discretion and friendliness. It could be problematic for some, the location on the fifth floor without an elevator. The breakfast is essential but sufficient.

stayed from 09/23/2024 to 09/25/2024

gijs

Very nice property in a beautiful location. The host is also very nice.

stayed from 07/30/2024 to 08/01/2024

susy

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

We had a great time, Casa Aurora is beautiful and exudes a sense of beauty. Comfortable room, with a very lovely retro atmosphere, comfortable bathroom, clean and with a very invigorating shower. I really care about finding a clean and well-functioning bathroom and this is the case! The bathroom has no window, the room is perfectly isolated from noise. The host was very polite, nice, and helpful, helped us find a dry cleaner in advance, which we needed one day, left us the availability for breakfast, leaving us coffee and pastries, even though not expected. The only tiring thing was reaching Casa Aurora on the top floor, after many stairs, just to say that you get a bit out of breath! But as it comes, it goes!! Convenient location, a stone's throw from the port, the Aquarium, the nightlife, and delightful shops! It took us 20 minutes on foot from the station with a backpack, very doable. All very pleasant, I recommend it and thank the host so much.

stayed from 06/07/2024 to 06/09/2024

manuela

We stayed 2 nights. Room very clean and equipped with everything needed. Manuela is a kind, caring and attentive hostess also to small needs. Everything perfect.

stayed from 04/25/2024 to 04/27/2024

alexandra

Excellent host, excellent location on a small square in the old town! Pretty room, large bathroom.

stayed from 09/15/2023 to 09/17/2023

agathe

We had a wonderful time at Casa Aurora with Manuela. She also speaks English and was very caring with us. The 5 floors without elevator are worth it for the comfort of the room and the view from the breakfast room on a Dome! You will feel like in a palace! There is no breakfast service but Manuela provided us with everything we could need with fresh products (fruit and yogurt!) and the essentials for breakfast. Thank you Manuela! PS: for future visitors, if you come by car, do not confuse the parking lots: - Marina Park: 15€/24h - Park Marina - Porto Antico: 2€/h! We ended up with a hefty amount! We got the parking names wrong are very similar. You are warned 🙂.

stayed from 07/15/2023 to 07/17/2023

linda

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

Casa Aurora is in the center, port area (San Giorgio stop) excellent for exploring Genoa, also Manuela is very welcoming! The room and the bathroom are very clean.

stayed from 06/26/2023 to 06/30/2023

manuela

Manuela is a very kind hostess. We loved her apartment and chatting with her. Great location and lovely restaurants nearby. Very good value. Jean.

stayed from 01/27/2023 to 01/29/2023

gerard

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Super nice accommodation in Genoa with a super hostess.

stayed from 04/12/2023 to 04/14/2023

bruna

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The room is very comfortable and beautifully furnished. It is full of historical charm. Its location is convenient for exploring Genova on foot and for connecting to the metro and buses. Manuela was such a warm and welcoming host.

stayed from 03/20/2023 to 03/25/2023

francesco

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stayed from 03/10/2023 to 03/13/2023

nicoletta

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stayed from 11/11/2022 to 11/13/2022

alessandro

B&B located in the center in a well-arranged period building to visit the city and the aquarium. A thank you to the owner for her kindness and availability and for the advice regarding the places to eat.

stayed from 10/20/2022 to 10/23/2022

claudia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The property is located in a quiet street in the heart of Genoa, 5 minutes walk from the metro. The owner is welcoming and very helpful.

stayed from 07/18/2022 to 07/20/2022

renato

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Medieval palace in the heart of the historic center and near the ancient port, sunny rooms, well-furnished and welcoming like the hostess Manuela, the window of the room framing the dome of the church of St. George. Everything perfect, thank you.

stayed from 02/11/2022 to 02/13/2022

michelle

We stayed in Genoa for three days and staying at Casa Aurora was very comfortable and a pleasure. The bed and breakfast is in a historic building, large rooms with a lot of charm and in a fantastic location, 2 minutes walk from the Old Port and convenient to the main attractions and restaurants in the city. Mrs. Manuela was an exceptionally kind and helpful host, she made us feel at home.

stayed from 02/04/2022 to 02/06/2022

elisa

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Top rating for a courteous, smiling service and for the super quality-price ratio! Central location that couldn't be better, under Casa Aurora you will find everything within a few steps. Genova center is beautiful and lively in the evening. I stayed only one night to attend a meeting at Palazzo Ducale. The discreet and jovial owner is a delightful and pleasant person. Highly recommended!

stayed from 12/11/2021 to 12/12/2021

francesco

Great location in the historic city center. The only downside are the 5 flights of stairs without an elevator. The owner is very kind and has been helpful for every need.

stayed from 10/03/2020 to 10/05/2020

alessio

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stayed from 09/20/2019 to 09/22/2019

claire

Fabulous host, fabulous place. Would definitely stay again.\n\nManuela really made our holiday in Genoa. And her place is amazing. The room is comfortable and quiet. It has air conditioning and WiFi, all great. The B&B is a 5-minute walk to San Lorenzo Cathedral and 5 minutes in the other direction to the harbor. Perfect for exploring.\n\nThe B&B is in a 16th-century building on the 5th floor. It is also close to some great restaurants which Manuela recommended. Plenty of pesto to try.\n\nThe breakfast was lovely as well; croissant, focaccia, yogurt, bread, cakes, juice, tea, and coffee.\n\nIf you are staying in Genoa and want a true flavor of Italy and a lovely host, Casa Aurora is just the ticket.

stayed from 09/05/2019 to 09/08/2019

lea

Manuela was the best host you can imagine: always there for any kinds of questions, had great tips, took time to explain and show everything, taught us some Italian - she was simply great. Breakfast was delicious! A nice buon giorno, focaccia, bread, croissants, jam, butter, and so much more. The apartment and the building is so beautiful and absolutely worth walking up to the 5th floor. You have everything you need and you are close to metro, port, shops, nice churches or piazzas, shopping streets, panorama view points and more. We took the chance to visit 5 Terre - so worth it! Looking forward to coming back! Again grazie mille, Manuela!

stayed from 06/02/2019 to 06/04/2019

fabrice

The owner is very kind and very welcoming. Very good stay.

stayed from 05/30/2019 to 06/01/2019

viviana

I had a great time. Casa Aurora, historic building, centrally located. Impeccable cleanliness. Very refined furnishing style. Rich breakfast. Above all, the kindness and availability of the owner, Manuela, who even helped me carry the luggage up 5 flights of stairs by foot (truly the only weak point, but only for those with mobility issues), deserve special mention. Overall, I found everything very comfortable. Highly recommended!

stayed from 05/22/2019 to 05/24/2019

kevin

Manuela was a fantastic hostess. The apartment was beautiful and the room/bathroom was very clean and well-appointed. Breakfast was wonderful and ready whenever we wanted it to be. The apartment is on the sixth floor, with no elevator - something to be mindful of when considering booking. Manuela provided us with excellent restaurant recommendations and local attraction information and was extremely kind and welcoming. Definitely recommend a stay at Casa Aurora!

stayed from 11/18/2018 to 11/19/2018

sara

We had a great time!

stayed from 11/17/2018 to 11/18/2018

joséphine

Wonderful address. Splendid apartment, absolutely lovely owner, nice room with comfortable and clean bathroom. Good location in the old Genoa. I would go back with my eyes closed.

stayed from 11/10/2018 to 11/11/2018

sabrina

Spacious and very welcoming room in a historic building in Genoa, right in the city center. Splendid atmosphere, a stone's throw from spectacular trattorias and cultural places of interest. Delicious and plentiful breakfast. The owner is very kind and helpful, and provides excellent advice. When we return to Genoa, we will definitely stay here.

stayed from 11/03/2018 to 11/04/2018

marcella

Great location. Excellent structure in a historic building. The room is cozy and spacious. Super breakfast. The manager is friendly and helpful. The only flaw is the lack of an elevator but it's worth it.

stayed from 10/12/2018 to 10/13/2018

rachael

We really enjoyed our stay in the historic Casa Aurora. Manuela was a superb host and made us feel very welcome as well as helping us to understand the culture and delights of Genoa. Casa Aurora is very convenient for exploring the city and a delight to stay in, highly recommended.

stayed from 09/11/2018 to 09/13/2018

etienne

It was one of the best places we had never seen before. Very clean, perfect place, the kindest host we had never had before. Nothing was missing, and if it had been the case, we would have only had to ask Manuela.

stayed from 08/05/2018 to 08/08/2018

ludovica

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

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stayed from 07/13/2018 to 07/15/2018

laura

We had an excellent stay and could not recommend this B&B highly enough. The owner made us feel at home and everything was perfect. The breakfast was excellent and the location ideal if you want to discover the old city. The B&B is located in an old historical palace and it may not suit those with reduced mobility because there is no lift, but that is more than compensated by the charm of the place. Excellent value for money.

stayed from 05/28/2018 to 05/31/2018

vittoria

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stayed from 05/17/2018 to 05/21/2018

mariafelicia

I stayed with my husband in this beautiful and historic Casa Aurora, located in the center of Genoa, from which most city attractions can be reached on foot. These are ancient environments, well renovated, which have preserved the sumptuousness and elegance of a bygone era without sacrificing the comforts and technological conveniences of today. A particularly positive note goes to the lady who welcomed us, with great cordiality and willingness to meet all our requests, to whom our unconditional gratitude goes. Her kindness made us feel truly comfortable and will forever mark the memory of this beautiful city. What else to say? Impeccable cleanliness, excellent breakfast, fully satisfying value for money. Perhaps the only difficulty is the lack of an elevator which makes the climb to the top floor quite strenuous, especially for us who are of a certain age, but, being a historic building, it is completely normal.

stayed from 05/02/2018 to 05/05/2018

francesco

Beautiful room in a wonderful structure, located in an excellent location. Clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The owner was extremely kind, welcoming, and helpful. It was truly a pleasure to stay there.

stayed from 04/30/2018 to 05/01/2018

maria

2 wonderful days: Casa Aurora B&B is well-kept, full of charm, and strategically located to discover Genoa. Manuela was a perfect host, she gave us all the useful information (even before our stay, contacted via email!) and allowed us to still use the room after check-out since it was not occupied. Pity about the lack of an elevator in the building, which clearly cannot allow everyone to use the facility (located on the 5th floor). After the first climb, though, you quickly get used to it, so - unless there are specific physical problems - there is no hesitation in booking! I don't think you can easily find a structure with a similar quality-price ratio in the area (especially during the Euroflora period).

stayed from 04/20/2018 to 04/22/2018

agnès

We highly recommend this excellent place, very well located.\n\nExcellent value for money, charming welcome from Manuela, comfortable and clean accommodation.

stayed from 01/03/2018 to 01/09/2018

augusto

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stayed from 06/07/2017 to 06/11/2017

rita

We had a great time, Mrs. Manuela is very kind and caring for every need. The breakfast is full of sweet or savory goodies, including coffee with the moka pot or with pods. Casa Aurora, the room, and the bathroom are very clean, maximum freedom to come and go. The location is great to go anywhere including the metro to reach the train stations. Definitely recommend except for people who for some reason cannot do stairs.

stayed from 04/22/2017 to 04/25/2017

kate

It was an absolute pleasure to stay in this B&B with Manuela and her family (who live in the apartment above). Casa Aurora is amazing. Set in the Old Town, with a fabulously old front door, entrance hall and stairs - so authentic and beautiful. I had the whole floor to myself - a spacious living room with interesting artwork, mosaic floor and high ceiling, a lovely bathroom, with a great shower, bidet, etc. My bedroom, dining room and kitchen - with tea and coffee when needed. I walked everywhere - to the conference center on the docks (porto antico) and into the center of Genoa.\n\nManuela was lovely - so helpful and pleasant, with a wealth of information. She simply came instantly when I asked (there is a call bell) - to provide my breakfast and attend to anything I needed.\n\nI couldn't recommend this more. Such a refreshing change from a faceless hotel.

stayed from 09/28/2016 to 10/01/2016

marina

The five flights of stairs, moreover in splendid vintage slate, lead to an accommodation full of art and good taste, elegant and welcoming. The icing on the cake, the sweetness of Mrs. Manuela. If you arrive by car, it is advisable to unload your luggage in via Turati, at the corner with via San Giorgio.

stayed from 07/12/2016 to 07/15/2016

cesare

Nice room in a historic building very close to the new port: strategic location, a stone's throw from the aquarium and three from Piazza De Ferrari (city center). The owner, very kind, you can see that she cares a lot about her guests. I doubt you can find anything better.

stayed from 04/17/2016 to 04/24/2016

serena

We had a really great time. The Casa Aurora B&B is in a strategic location with respect to the aquarium and the city center (it's a 10-minute walk). The owner is very kind, very helpful, and always smiling. Our room (the one with the private bathroom) was very spacious. The only downside this place can have is that it is on the fourth floor without an elevator.

stayed from 03/26/2016 to 03/28/2016

paola

I stayed at this B&B and I had a great time, the owner is very kind and helpful, the breakfast is excellent, you feel comfortable, nearby there are trattorias where you can eat very well and visit the historic center which is a few steps away, I think I will come back.

stayed from 03/11/2016 to 03/13/2016

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To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

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