Verified
8/10 Good
Drew B.
19 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of stairs
Drew B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Apartment
Open space at old Convent of Olivella
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Balcony
- Kitchenette
- Air-conditioning
- Internet access
- Refrigerator
- Washing machine
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Shower room 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Toilet 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Open space at old Convent of Olivella
Quiet and bright apartment in a convent adjacent to a church that dates back to 1300 in the heart of the old town. Large and well cared furnishing is spacious and bright with a living room with a large beam that divides the space, two comfortable sofas and a table for lunch and dinner. Equipped with Tv, stereo and wi-fi
Composed by two double rooms and two bathrooms, one with shower, a big living room and open kitchen. To reach the house you have to walk up a little and then make two storey stairs without elevator, not recommended. The neighborhood is characteristic and consists of small brick streets and a beautiful square where is located the ancient Carmine market, just renovated, in which you can dine. In the square also two nice bars and a great bakery where to buy "focaccia" a typical Genoese bread.
The neighborhood is located near Via Garibaldi, the heart of the old town and one of the most beautiful streets of the city with its palaces and museums. It is a 5-minute walk from the Aquarium, the Expo area the Porto Antico beachfront.
Close to the train station Genoa Piazza Principe and a few minutes from the bus stop.
Composed by two double rooms and two bathrooms, one with shower, a big living room and open kitchen. To reach the house you have to walk up a little and then make two storey stairs without elevator, not recommended. The neighborhood is characteristic and consists of small brick streets and a beautiful square where is located the ancient Carmine market, just renovated, in which you can dine. In the square also two nice bars and a great bakery where to buy "focaccia" a typical Genoese bread.
The neighborhood is located near Via Garibaldi, the heart of the old town and one of the most beautiful streets of the city with its palaces and museums. It is a 5-minute walk from the Aquarium, the Expo area the Porto Antico beachfront.
Close to the train station Genoa Piazza Principe and a few minutes from the bus stop.
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ninos admitidos, cuidado con las escaleras
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Se puede fumar
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 010025-LT-0027
Property # 6618989
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
About the area
Genoa
Located in Centro Est, a neighbourhood in Genoa, this apartment is near theme parks. Old Port and Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camogli Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Luigi Ferraris Stadium or Fiera di Genova. Windsurfing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Genova, Liguria
What's nearby
- Via Garibaldi - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Piazza Principe - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Aquarium of Genoa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Old Port - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Genoa Port Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
- Genoa Piazza Principe Station - 11 min walk
- Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- Non Solo Chianina - 4 min walk
- Il Baretto - 3 min walk
- Don Paolo - 7 min walk
- Hamboo - 5 min walk
- Caffè Nunziata - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Open space at old Convent of Olivella pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Open space at old Convent of Olivella?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Open space at old Convent of Olivella?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Open space at old Convent of Olivella located?
Located in Centro Est, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato and Piazza Principe. Old Port and Piazza de Ferrari are also within 15 minutes. Genoa Piazza Principe Station is 11 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
8.4/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Pauline N.
24 Aug, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
187 stairs to the front door, under construction
With a 187 stairs to the front door it was a marathon. The first smell inside the courtyard and stairs was urine. Construction dust and scaffolding was everywhere. Had to put towels at the door to keep the dust out. I was told it would be two more years of construction. It felt vacant, in one month I saw only a few people. Inside apt. was nice, but lots of mosquitos, no screens, very hot. It was special to be in an 800 year old building though. Just needs lots of work. The pictures are accurate, just missing pictures of the problem areas which look more like a ruin. Heavy beam between kitchen and living room at about 3 feet high. My son hit his head hard a couple times. As a result of all the above the vacation was exhausting.
Pauline N.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian S.
28 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Appartment
Eine schöne, große Wohnung. Die Lage ist gut, man kommt schnell überall hin. Zu Fuß ca. 10 Minuten bis zum Hafen. Die Bushaltestelle ist gleich ums Eck.
Genua hat viele schöne Sehenswürdigkeiten. Leider war es diesen August sehr heiß in der Stadt, sodass man tagsüber kaum draußen rumlaufen konnte.
Wir würden gerne im Frühling oder Herbst nochmal nach Genua.
Sebastian S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ingo F.
4 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr wohl gefühlt
Wir haben uns in der Wohnung und in Genua sehr wohl gefühlt.
Ingo F.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
11 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein Dorf in der Stadt
Uns hat es sehr gefallen. Die Wohnung liegt ruhig, hat einen kleinen Balkon mit schöner Sicht. Die Vermieterin ist freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Sara B.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jolanda V.
13 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi appartement in een geweldige stad
We hebben een hele fijne vakantie gehad in het mooie appartement van Luisa. De stad was geweldig. De locatie van het appartement was heel speciaal omdat het in een oud gedeelte van Genova in een oud klooster is gebouwd. Enige nadeel waren de vele, vele trappen. Tip: weinig bagage en goed ter been zijn. Maar zeker voor herhaling vatbaar.
Jolanda V.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Henry L.
10 Jun, 2019
Charm of the old world in a stylish package
Light, airy and spacious. This apartment is equipped with everything you need for short or long stays - we stayed a month.
The location is excellent and the many steps made us fitter.
Thoroughly recommended.
Henry L.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Thomas B.
1 Nov, 2018
Gemütlich, ruhig dennoch Zentralfall
Gut ausgestattete, gemütliche Wohnung. Ruhig gelegen und dennoch nahe an allem was man braucht (Supermarkt, Apotheke, Bäckerei und Restaurants). In Fussweite ebenfalls der Bahnhof, die Altstadt und der Hafen. Wer allerdings nicht gut zu Fuss ist und keine Treppen steigen mag, sollte sich das überlegen.
Thomas B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
giulia f.
1 Oct, 2018
great stay and great host
very nice apartment in a beautiful area, very quiet.
giulia f.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Malou S.
6 Aug, 2018
Charming appartment
Een leuk en fijn appartement. Trappenlopen moet geen probleem zijn (zowel in de stad als naar het appartement) maar voor ons was het de moeite waard! Wat een fijne plek om van daar uit de mooie stad te ontdekken! Luisa, bedankt dat we in jouw huisje mochten verblijven.
Malou S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Kurt L.
5 Aug, 2018
Nahe der Altstadt
Zentrums- und Meeresnah. Aussergewöhnliche, ehemalige Klosteranlage. Grundriss und Grösse ideal für Familie oder 2 Paare.
Empfehlenswert, würden wir wieder buchen!
Kurt L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anton H.
17 Jun, 2018
Sehr schönes und ruhiges Appartment mit zentraler Lage für sportlich ambitionierte Treppensteiger
Das Appartment befindet sich im historischen Gemäuer eines ehemaligen Klosters in zentraler Lage. Bäcker und kleine Markthalle in 200m Entfernung. Luiza war sehr nett und unkompliziert. Im Appartment ist alles Notwendige vorhanden. Wir haben die Wohnung zusammen mit unseren beiden erwachsenen Söhnen genutzt, was aufgrund der ausreichenden Größe der Wohnung kein Problem war. Luiza hat uns auch bei der Suche nach einer Parkmöglichkeit geholfen. Auch mit der 400m entfernten Garage hat alles sehr gut funktioniert. Nochmals Danke für diesen Hinweis, weil das Parken in Genua ansonsten eine echte Herausforderung ist.
Anton H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Benzoni M.
10 Jan, 2018
Appartamento affascinante e spazioso in un angolo di Genova tutto da scoprire
Appartamento su più livelli nel centro di Genova, base perfetta per scoprire la splendida città o anche solo per riposare in uno spazio accogliente, ampio e dotato di tutto.
Benzoni M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Paal Chr. C.
10 Dec, 2017
Fantastic apartement in very nice city
We loved the flat!
It was only a short walk to everything - and Genova has a lot to offer. We recomend the flat and the city!
Paal Chr. C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Don P.
3 Nov, 2017
Wonderful apartment in a great location.
It is a climb to the apartment but then you’ll find it is a unique space with a lot of light and all the amenities you might want for a stay. On the edge of the oldest parts of the city. An easy walk to most everything. And Luisa was a thoughtful and very helpful host
Don P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
24 Oct, 2017
Wonderful, comfortable stay
Our weeklong visit to this remarkable city was made so very special by this very agreeable apartment - near the centre of Genoa, yet away from any noise. The owner met us, and gave us very good advice about the city - especially where we could eat. We'll be back!
Gary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
6/10 Okay
Ana L.
11 Sept, 2017
watch for steps....
The apartment is really very nice but...
I would not recommend for elder people or young kids, neather for anyone with walking difficulties. The first picture is showing you the church, not the front of the apartment. The entrance is the 2nd picture. Veeery old, ruined building (like most in the city). This didn t bother us at all. Only after more than 100 mts of steps up from the road and then other 20 mts up of the apartment itself (you can see on the side of the church). From there, it is at least 3 1/2 real levels inside to go up inside the building...Forget about any heavy luggage!
On our second night we arrived late at night and it took half hour to make it in because the lock on the building was not working well. following day one of the neighbours helped us and tought us the little trick about it (would have been great knowing)
Once inside the apartment each room has a different level, sometimes 5 steps, like kitchen, or 3 from one of the rooms; no handrail which makes it risky for the elder or young kids. Good for excercise though!
As the weather is going much warmer lately I would strongly recommend more fans (only 1 small is available) considering there are 2 rooms. No courtains at kitchen area making it really hot. No microwaves. We only found 2 regular glasses available. No coffemaker, but only a tiny individual Italian one.
Dont bring your car to Genova! Even during weekends it is almost impossible to park on the street (though I was told not to worry about it). You can do only coins in the machines (good luck if need to get some).
Some belongings were left at the place and it was hard to hear back from them and still waiting to do arrangements.
Luisa, the owner, was very nice from the begining but I was expecting a better experience. I was a bit desappointed...
Ana L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Bart G.
1 Sept, 2017
Helemaal geweldig
Wat een prachtig appartement vlak bij het centrum.
Wel een behoorlijke klim met bagage om er te komen.
Bart G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dirk W.
7 May, 2017
Toller Aufenthalt, tolle Wohnung
Genua toll, Lage der Wohnung toll, Wohnung selbst toll, Luiza toll, Café 8 Rosso toll, eifach alles toll, wollen unbedingt wieder kommen.
Dirk W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
lolo
4 Aug, 2016
Superbe séjour!
Merci à Luisa pour son accueil chaleureux et sa disponibilité ! Très bel appartement dans une très belle ville et magnifique région!! literie très confortable, logement très bien équipée! Bref, n"hésitez pas. Nous sommes sous le charme!
lolo
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Fedeica R.
27 Apr, 2016
OLIVELLA INCANTEVOLE
Sono stata nell'appartamento di Luisa con mia marito e la nostra bimba di 4 anni per tre notti: è davvero molto bello e particolare, situato all'interno di un ex convento del 1200 raggiungibile solo a piedi. La casa è accogliente, arredata con gusto e dotata di ogni confort (dai libri alla musica), la cucina è ben attrezzata.
La posizione è ottima per visitare la città e scoprire il suggestivo quartiere del Carmine. La piazza omonima (pedonale), a pochi minuti dall'appartamento, è una vera risorsa per la presenza di un mercato alimentare, un bar, un ristorante e una panetteria. Li abbiamo provati tutti e siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti.
Luisa ci ha accolto con calore ed è stata molto disponibile.
Fedeica R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
christine L.
31 Jul, 2015
Appartement de caractère quartier historique
Très bel appartement de caractère dans le quartier historique de Gênes. Quartier typique et calme. Très bien situé à moins de 10 minutes des palais. Idéal pour des visites. Possibilité de se garer en voiture pas loin de l'appartement. Il y a pas de mal de marches à monter avant de se retrouver dans l'appartement mais cela en vaut largement la peine ! Luisa fut une hôte charmante et accueillante. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter !
christine L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
marc v.
13 Mar, 2015
Appartement de charme
Très agréable séjour dans le beau logement de Luisa.Bel espace,confortable ,chambres éloignées:idéal pour 2 couples.Le quartier est vivant:restaus et commerces à proximité.Ne pas s'encombrer de bagages trop lourds car il y a pas mal d'escaliers à gravir avant d'atteindre le logement.Luisa est une hôte très accueillante et nous a attendus malgré notre arrivée tardive.
marc v.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andreas P.
16 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Andreas P.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Luisa Mazier
I'm from Genova and I lived in Barcelona and Milan but I've been back for some years now and I'm working at museum of contemporary art of Villa Croce, a beautiful, lively and interesting place.
What makes this property unique
The apartment is beautiful but not comfortable to reach, you have to walk up a little and then make two storey stairs without elevator. But is a special place, bright, quiet and cozy
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