Often an overnight stop en route to Cinque Terre, La Spezia offers travelers more than just affordable stays. Beyond a working-class port and naval base, there are maritime and archaeological museums, a hilltop castle, and an old town ideal for exploring and sampling Ligurian cuisine.
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3.5 based on 557 reviews
Hotel staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you and can provide you with tourist information. There is also a free shuttle service that can bring you to the train station or the La Spezia harbour where you can take a boat to Cinque Terre, one of Italy’s most famous coastlines.
I spent a night here and that was long enough, the hotel seems to be a bit tired now but it is like many “cheaper” Italian hotels, although this stay wasn’t cheap! The restaurant is closed because of Covid but they still do a breakfast, you just pick what you want and they bring it to your table. The place is certainly popular with Italian workers who made up most of the guests when I was there, the other downside of this is a full carpark, lots of vans etc.
4.5 based on 271 reviews
With its new renovated and modern style, the Poet hotel is designed to tell the stories of its guests. The hotel is cosy and it wants to be a collection of stories written by those, who want to live an experience and leave a trace. The hotel is centrally located: 5 minutes far from La Spezia train station, from where it is possible to reach the villages of Cinque Terre; 3 minutes from the bus stops where it is possible to catch buses to reach Portovenere and Lerici and 5 minutes walk from the main road: Via Del Prione. Walking down this road, it is possible to find many shops, the tourist office but also the main attractions of the city: Amedeo Lia Museum, Sigillo Museum, San Giorgio Castle and the Maritime museum. At the end of Via Del Prione, it is possible to find La Spezia seafront (where in summer, it is possible to take boats to reach the beautiful villages of Cinque Terre, Lerici and Portovenere) and Porto Mirabello, one of the main yatchs harbor in the Mediterranean. The reception is open 24 hours a day and the staff speaks Italian, English, French and Spanish. Check in is from 2.30 pm and check out is within 11.30 am. Late check out is upon availability with an extra charge. Wifi is free in all the rooms and common areas. Parking is available on request for a rate of € 20,00 per night. Our buffet breakfast is served at the Poet's Hub on the ground floor from 7.30 a.m to 10.30 a.m. After breakfast, the Poet’s Hub becomes an area, where it is possible to read, eat, connect or work. Its unique design and its particular style make this place perfect for meeting people, socializing and sharing travel experiences. Here, during the day, is possible to benefit from a kettle and teas available free of charge for all our guests. In the Poet’s Hub our guests can also enjoy a drink at our American bar opened from Tuesday to Sunday from 4 pm to 10 pm. Our hotel has also a meeting room, “The Poet Box”, located on the ground floor where it is possible to organise meetings or business events.
Once in the room I felt I was in a converted hostel. Rooms sparely furnished, basisc accomodations, not the best of locations either. Stayed here due to a tour with Trafalgar. The staff was less than friendly, they claim they have a "Bar", but they don't. The only great thing about this hotel is the breakfast was the best we had during our 3-weeks traveling throughout Italy. Would I stay here again, it would be very hard to yes, but the breakfast was out of this world.
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Atmosfere is composed by two different Guest Houses, both are apartments nicely furnished and renovated by a young ligurian designer in 2015/2016. Equipped with every comfort, Atmosfere represents the ideal base to easily reach the Cinque Terre and all the villages surrounding the Gulf of La Spezia. Much attention has been dedicated to the details in order to offer hotel-like standards, trying also to offer othe guests the sensation to feel like home. We are proud of our own style, which melts so many different elements: each room is decorated in its own style. The structure is hosted in an historical ligurian "palazzo" located in the very heart of the town. Just a few minutes both from the railway station and the ferries (headed to the Cinque Terre) embarkment. Several Bus Stops (just behind the corner) are available to reach all the other villages of the area. Hot beverages, guides and information are provided to all of our guests. WiFi accessible and free throughout the whole Guest House. We speak italian :) of course, as well as english, russian, and some spanish and french.
Parking spaces are kind of tricky here, but this the apartment is lovely and very clean. Very helpful staff all the way, thank you so much! i already recommended your apartments to my friends and family.
4.5 based on 923 reviews
We are a La Spezia city centre B&B, close to the Railway Station (80 metres) connecting to the Cinque Terre area with a 7 minutes train ride (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso). Our B&B "Affittacamere Casa Dane' " is also close to the pedestrian area of the city centre with its restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, supermarkets, museums, etc..Elegance and style are the distinguishing qualities of our recently renovated Bed and Berakfast: all our rooms have private bathroom with hairdryer, colour TV, air-conditioning, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi internet connection, fax service.
Traveled Italy with my mom, and this was by far the best hotel/B&B we had the entire trip. Everything was SO clean, and well maintained. The room had a safe, a mini fridge, and a small kettle for coffee and tea. We met the owner when the key to our room broke, which wasn't an issue because it was repaired very quickly (within about 20min). The staff was so quick and friendly we knew we had to stay one more night. They were also very helpful when we had questions regarding Cinque Terre. Thank you Roberto, Gabriel, and the young lady whose name I can't remember :(, for such a wonderful stay in La Spezzia!
4 based on 1024 reviews
A warm welcome, attention to details and an exclusive central location, is awaiting you at the Hotel Firenze e Continentale. Less than two minutes’ walk away from the main train station of La Spezia, Hotel Firenze e Continentale is the perfect venue for those who wish to explore our territory and in particular the breathtaking Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets. The Hotel was built at the beginning of the 1900 and preserves its original architectural identity in an environment that has been constantly restored in line with the ever changing times to satisfy every guest’s needs. Refined decor accentuates the building's aristocratic vibe, whilst modern gadgets harmonise with timeless touches. LCD’s TVs, complimentary WiFi access and Bluetooth Sound Sytem available in our Suite keeps our guests entertained. A top quality 4 stars Hotel located in the historical city centre of La Spezia, the Hotel Firenze and Continentale is a brisk walk from the pedestrianised heart of the town, close to the main attractions and to the traditional restaurants where our guests can taste the delicacies of our territory.
The outside of the hotel and general spaces are excellent and breakfast exceptional, but at least standard room needs urgent renovation and in no way is 4 star (rather 3). Challenges with the standard room on 4th floor: smell (moldy, though got used to it), shower (super small, water not hot, water pressure too small), bed (making noises), noises (from upstairs very clear woke up at 2am someone dropping stuff and going to shower, some road noises). The staff was friendly but not taking feedback nor asking how was our stay when we left.
4.5 based on 385 reviews
La viuzza stretta tinteggiata di un bel rosso ligure, che tanto ricorda i “carruggi“ di tanti villaggi del Golfo dei Poeti e che conduce al piccolo boutique art hotel, annuncia le peculiarità del luogo: silenzio, lentezza, riserbo, misura. Qui, nel cuore della città vecchia, nei primi decenni del XX secolo si celebrava, nascosti, al riparo dalla curiosità, il rito dell’amore occasionale, del sesso a pagamento. L’edificio a due piani, appoggiato ad una piazzetta, che a sorpresa si scopre alla vista e che oggi ospita una reception e nove camere immacolate, era una casa di piacere. Il punto di partenza ideale per una splendida vacanza nel Golfo dei Poeti, a poca distanza dalle Cinque Terre, Lerici, Porto Venere e le vallate della Provincia della Spezia. La stazione ferroviaria (dalla quale raggiungere le Cinque Terre in meno di 10 minuti) e l’imbarco dei battelli turistici distano solo 5 minuti a piedi. The narrow lane painted a beautiful Ligurian red, which is so reminiscent of the “caruggi” of many villages in the Gulf of Poets and which leads to the small boutique art hotel, announces the peculiarities of the place: silence, slowness, reserve, measure. Here, in the heart of the old city, in the first decades of the twentieth century, the ritual of occasional love, paid sex, was celebrated, hidden away from curiosity. The two-storey building, leaning against a small private square, which is surprisingly discovered by sight and which houses a reception and nine stainless rooms, was in the past a pleasure house. The ideal starting point for a splendid holiday in the Gulf of Poets, not far from the Cinque Terre, Lerici, Porto Venere and the valleys of the Province of La Spezia. The railway station (from which you can reach the Cinque Terre in less than 10 minutes) and the boarding of tourist boats are just a 5-minute walk away.
A boutique hotel is defined by its tasteful rooms and general ambience (decoration, quality of furniture, etc.). The only worthy part of this establishment is its façade. As you may see in the attached photos, the furniture in my room were cheap, the plaster on the walls was chipping and in the (big) bathroom the tiles were all PAINTED grey, which, evidently, lead to peeling off the moment you accidentally put your nails on them. Moreover, a hotel: 1. has a reception that caters for the needs of the guests. In our case, the reception was both days absent after early evening hours. When there was an internet break down, there was noone from the hotel staff to give some guidance or explanation to the guests, who, to their despair, were in the lobby trying to figure out what to do. 2. does not run out of clean glasses in the middle of breakfast (09:00). Not to forget the stains on the sheets (see relevant photo). As far as the young man that had the role of the receptionist (not after evening hours of course..), he scarcely followed the mandatory measures concerning COVID 19 (wearing a mask). The only not disappointing part of my stay was the location of the establishment, right in the city centre. Based on all the above, I am afraid that I do not recommend this accommodation.
3.5 based on 1549 reviews
Facing the sea and located only a five-minute walk from the main pier to the boat to 5 Terre, NH La Spezia is the ideal base for discovering the enchanting Cinque Terre, one of the main attractions of the Italian Riviera and La Spezia in Liguria.
Good for business trips but also relaxing for holidays by the sea. Nice restaurant, good staff and service. Clean and cozy rooms mostly with view. Nice view and good facilities.Many places to visit around.
4 based on 663 reviews
HOTEL BIRILLO is in the historical center of La Spezia , in a strategic position. With a short and nice walk you will reach the train station , the ferry embarkment and bus stops. From your arrival to the departure we'll try to meet your needs and satisfy every requests. It's our privilege welcoming you in a nice and kind way, to make you fell at home every day...! Everyday a tasty homemade breakfast is included in the room rate and on request and upon reservation, we serve local traditional specialities for dinner, in half broad.
Stayed here for 5 days with my girlfriend and a dog. They have accepted medium to large size dog, without any restrictions and offered a bigger room as free upgrade. Very friendly staff. Very good value for money. Would recommend to anyone looking for a hotel of this category.
4 based on 993 reviews
The CDH hotel La Spezia, is located in one of the most beautiful cost of Italy. It's situated in the city center of La Spezia and Guests could choose between visiting the city center, have some shopping or walking around. Free wi-fi internet is available in the hotel. CDH Hotel La Spezia is located 3 km from the highway exit "La Spezia"and about 50 minutes from the G. Galilei International Airport of Pisa. Hotel has a free outdoor parking and a covered garage on availability. The Hotel is situated just 10 minutes far from the railwail station and 5 minutes walking distance from the Ferry Boat to 5 Terre.
Nice clean hotel with a good location close to the city center. The rooms was nice and clean and the bed was fine. Small tv in the room. The breakfast was acceptable and the service in the reception was good. Parking can be difficult, as many places in the city. There are a smart back door to the city center.
4.5 based on 185 reviews
We booked this B&B through Booking.com and were more than pleased with our 3 night stay. Federica was more than helpful with tour & restaurant suggestions and always had smile on her face. Our room was comfortable and had all amenities one needs. A complimentary coffee (espresso Lavazza) was available in the common room. Breakfast was quite rich with varieties of food options. above all free of charge private car parking is available! Thanks Federica for the hospitality! Tanja & Miha
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