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.
City Padel Genova
You can take time to visit City Padel Genova during your travels to Genoa. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center
Genova: Basilica of Carignano, ascend and visit
Genoa: Aquarium, Galata Museum and Submarine Entry Tickets
Genoa: Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House
Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour
Genoa: The City of Children and Young Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Ponente Hotel Deals
Bristol Palace Hotel
Clean Room, a bit noisy, but not too much. The restaurant and bar are lovely, and Ivan, the bartender, remembered me from two years ago! The hotel could use a refreshing, but I love the vintage vibe! Will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Continental Genova
Tower Genova Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Amazing seaview apartment Nervi - Genova
Great & quiet location; it had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Mare Hotel
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Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Savoia
Beautiful room and property with adjacent restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to Cruise Port and Airport. The price was very reasonable, too. We will stay there any time we are in Genoa!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ponente
Pegli
Pegli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parco di Villa Durazzo Pallavicini and Pegli Maritime Museum.
Medio Ponente
Unique features of Medio Ponente include the waterfront views and restaurants. Make a stop by Villa Brignole Sale Duchessa di Galliera or Marina Genova 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 La Lanterna or Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Prè
If you're spending some time in Prè, Piazza Principe and Royal Palace are top sights worth seeing.
