Jane

<BR>We're arriving in Genoa in the late afternoon, and leaving the next morning. Can anyone recommend a safe, moderate hotel, and restaurants etc....in a safe area. We've heard some scary things about Genoa. Thanks!

Stefania

Hi Jane, <BR> <BR>I am Italian and I live in Washington, DC. I am not from Genova so I cannot recommend hotels or restaurants. However, I have been there many times and I can tell you the only dangerous part is the one around the harbor. I have been told not to go around at night in that area. For the rest, I would not really say Genoa is dangerous. It is a lovely city and the surroundings are spectaculars. As an Italian here in the U.S., I have heard the most ridicolous things about dangers in Italy. Being Italian, I can assure you it's not so bad. I hope somebody else can give you great recommendations for hotels. Good luck!

Jane

Thanks Stefania. <BR> <BR>We're working on our reservations right now, hopefully by the Brignole station. <BR> <BR>Jane

Ben Haines

Fodors <BR> <BR>I doubt there's much to worry about in Genoa. But you can get consular advice from Australia on http://www.dfat.gov.au/consular/advice <BR>from Britain on http://193.114.50.10/travel <BR>from Canada on http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/menu-e.asp, under "Travel Reports" <BR>and from the USA on http://travel.state.gov, under "travel warnings" <BR>Some experienced American travellers find the American site over-cautious. It is therefor useful to check all four sites. <BR> <BR>Ben Haines, London <BR> <BR>