Ponente Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Terme di Genova
You can take time to visit Terme di Genova during your travels to Genoa. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Parco di Villa Durazzo Pallavicini
Explore the great outdoors at Parco di Villa Durazzo Pallavicini, a lovely green space in Genoa. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Villa Duchessa di Galliera Historic Park
Learn about the local history of Genoa with a stop at Villa Duchessa di Galliera Historic Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Piscina di Pra
You can take time to visit Piscina di Pra during your travels to Genoa. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Ligurian Archeology Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Ligurian Archeology Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Genoa. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Museo della Carta
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museo della Carta during your travels in Genoa. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Activities

Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket

Genova: Basilica of Carignano, ascend and visit

Genoa: Aquarium, Galata Museum and Submarine Entry Tickets

Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Ponente Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Mediterranée
Super clean
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Campetti
The house was located up in the hill and you need to carry your luggage to at least 3rd floor height.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Bristol Palace Hotel
My stay at Bristol Palace was nearly perfect! The personnel is extremely courteous, helpful, eager to make sure your stay goes as well as possible. I extended my stay for a 3rd night and was upgraded to a double room, which was more spacious. Rooms are very clean, quiet, water pressure is wonderful. ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Tower Genova Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Would give 5 stars but hotel is a little bit neglected but worth the price. It used to be Sheraton, so rooms are big, well appointed, clean. Staff very helpful. Breakfast good. An underground garage is a real plus.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Mare Hotel
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Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Starhotels President
It was close to everything. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel rooms could use a bit of renovation. The lobby doesn't represent the rooms. The A/C doesn't cool. We ended up opening the window. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ponente
Medio Ponente
Unique features of Medio Ponente include the waterfront views and restaurants. Make a stop by Marina Genova or Via Sestri while you're exploring the area.
Sestri Ponente
Unique features of Sestri Ponente include the waterfront views and restaurants. Make a stop by Marina Genova or Via Sestri while you're exploring the area.
Val Polcevera
Visitors to Val Polcevera like its restaurants and museums, and Museo di Storia e Cultura Contadina is a sight worth a stop.

Centro Ovest
Unique features of Centro Ovest include the waterfront views and historical sites. Make a stop by Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal or Stazione Genova while you're exploring the area.

Prè
If you're spending some time in Prè, Royal Palace and Christopher Columbus Monument are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Est
Centro Est is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, popular aquarium and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Royal Palace or Spianata Castelletto while you're exploring the neighbourhood.








