B&B Helvetia Suite

B&B Helvetia Suite is an apartment-style bed and breakfast at Via Cairoli 12 in the Centro Storico area of Genoa, Liguria, Italy. The listing is a single apartment sleeping five, which makes it a good fit for families or small groups who want space and a kitchenette rather than a standard hotel room. Via Cairoli is one of the main arteries of the old city, running between Via Balbi and Via Garibaldi, and the apartment is about five minutes from Darsena metro station, with Principe railway station and the Old Port both within reasonable walking distance. Via Garibaldi, with its UNESCO-listed Rolli palaces, and the medieval lanes of the centro storico are on the doorstep. Listed rates are about EUR 90-170 per night. The only room type is the Apartment with five beds. Listed amenities include air conditioning, 100 Mbps fibre wifi, a kitchenette, a smart TV and breakfast at the nearby Hotel Helvetia, about 200 m away. This arrangement means breakfast is taken at a separate hotel rather than in the apartment, which suits guests who like a morning walk but should be noted by anyone with limited mobility. The kitchenette allows light self-catering, and nearby bakeries and markets sell focaccia, fresh pasta and local produce. No spa, pool or fitness facility is listed. The service character is that of a private, self-contained apartment let with the support of an established hotel nearby, suited to longer stays and groups. The property can be reached on +39 010 2465468 and has a website at helvetiasuitegenova.it. Visitors should arrange the arrival time and key handover in advance, as apartment lets often lack a staffed desk. The surrounding lanes are narrow and lively in the evening, so noise levels vary by season.