We are Federica and Ezio — two souls who, although not originally from Genoa (she from Verona, he from Milan), have found their place of the heart in Liguria and in Genoa.
With our savings, we chose to bring a small dream to life: two apartments that, first and foremost, would feel like a home for us. We have furnished them with pieces that tell our story, reflect our lives and our style, because we believe that only what is truly authentic can convey the warmth and sense of welcome we all seek.
Our vision is simple yet meaningful: if these spaces make us genuinely feel at home, then they will be able to do the same for our guests.
And with this in mind, we welcome you to our charming “little homes”, confident that they will offer you the same sense of intimacy and belonging we experience every time we choose to spend a few days in the magnificent Superba — a city of sea and stone, of light and shadow, of history and poetry.
Il Palazzo
The building has undergone an extraordinary transformation: every corner has been carefully renovated to create a space that is modern, efficient and safe.
With state-of-the-art systems, healthy and functional interiors, and contemporary comforts, the charm of its history blends seamlessly with the practicality and quality of modern living.
Within this unique setting, we have created La Garaventa Serviced Apartments, combining a tradition of hospitality rooted in centuries of history. We offer our guests an experience that reflects the same spirit of care and welcome of the past, reinterpreted in a contemporary way.
La Garaventa
In 1883, Nicolò Garaventa — a professor and a man of deep pedagogical sensitivity — founded a training ship in Genoa to welcome and “re-educate” street children and the orphans of sailors lost at sea, at a time when social conditions pushed many young people towards marginalisation and mere survival.
The land-based headquarters of this school was located in this very building.
The project lasted for an extraordinary 94 years, until 1977, and over time involved around 12,000 young people.
The educational system followed a structured and disciplined approach, inspired by almost “military” methods, with uniforms, hierarchies and daily routines. The aim was not only to provide professional skills, but also to offer a second chance to those whose lives were often considered beyond recovery.