I visited the Parigi Hotel with my girlfriend when we needed unexpetendly a roof over our heads on a hiking trip. Very freindly staff and clean, comfortable, well equiped rooms. The close proximity to the station and city center is an extra plus. The best Hotel I saw in the price range in Genua by far.

The Albergo Parigi is conveniently located close to Genoa's main railway station. I was not worried about my safety, though the area seems a bit lonely at night though lively during the day. The room I had was very simple with well-worn furnishings, but also very clean, equipped with television, fridge, coffee maker and a continental breakfast delivered to your door. (There are a number of small food stores on the same street if you want to prepare picnic meals.) The staff are very friendly and helpful: I arrived early on the morning of my check-in, and was served breakfast, even though I wasn't entitled to it. The hotel has a night porter, so it is possible to gain access to the lobby, even if the reception desk is not yet open. This is definitely not a luxury establishment, but it is a good choice if you are looking for a bed in a respectable hotel at an economical rate. Make sure to print out a map, Genoa's layout can be confusing to the first-time visitor.

20€ all in: Very tidy hotel rooms with enough space. Italian (small) breakfast in the room. Few English spoken by the personnel - some Italian might be helpful but you can manage without. Not the wealthiest neighborhood in one direction, but only 100m to the piers and 200m to the main train station in the other direction. Very warm and welcoming staff.