La Spezia is a port city in Liguria, Italy. The city is well known for its seafaring heritage, with its 1800s maritime arsenal and the Technical Naval Museum that boasts of ship models and navigational instruments. Meanwhile, La Spezia’s hilltop St. George’s Castle is home to an archaeological museum featuring artifacts from prehistory to the Middle Ages. If you’re more into the arts, there is the nearby Amedeo Lia Museum which exhibits illuminated miniatures, bronze sculptures, and paintings in a former convent. In short, the city, which is accessible by air, land, and sea, has so much to offer, be it for history buffs or art lovers. If your main concern is connectivity and easy movement, book one of these La Spezia hotels near the train station.
For those traveling by land via the railway, take the local train towards La Spezia and get off at your destination and take a cab ride to the city or take the express directly to La Spezia. Major Italian cities with trains that lead to La Spezia include Palermo, Lucca, Siena, Turin, Pisa, Genoa, Florence, Venice, Rome, and Milan.
If you don’t know where to stay in La Spezia, book into one of these budget-friendly hotels!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
1. Giuliana's holiday home (from USD 79)
The holiday home owned by Giuliana is located in the central piazza facing the City Theater, and is a 15-minute walk from the central rail station. It’s also close to ‘My Sailing Week,’ an agency that provides daily cruises in sail boats or a nice evening on board in the Gulf of La Spezia (Gulf of Poets). The host and her husband also offer a picnic with a panoramic view, wine tasting, mountain biking and trips to hidden spots. They’d even organize your personal tour with PakoBike, where you get to explore Cinque Terre off the beaten track with their E-mountain bikes.
Top guest reviews
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once we rearranged the furniture we were more comfortablewe loved the small a/c (perfect) and washing machine (didn't even have to check bagswhen we centered it to face the tv we enjoyed and were comfortablethe apartment was very nice and fit with the pictures and descriptionthe apartment was in a good location lot's of shops and cafesCleanliness:
it's clean and very spaciousthe apartment was clean and well appointedthe apartment was very clean and comfortablethe apartment itself was clean and perfectly sizedit is perfect sized very clean with big windows and such a comfy bedHost:
giuliana was a wonderful hostgiuliana was a great hostshe was very accommodating and welcominggiuliana is a great hostgiuliana was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location is a great spot to jump from village to villageapartment was in good location close to shops boats stationit was a great location very centrala great location - real easy to find and walk to from the train stationgreat location very convenient
2. Cinque Terre Sea Sensations (from USD 77)
Located in the heart of La Spezia, Cinque Terre Sea Sensations is a best-selling guest house featuring nicely decorated rooms that match a five-star hotel. As a guest, you’ll be treated to a free WiFi and toiletries throughout your stay. The closest airport is Pisa International Airport, which is about 64.8 kilometers away. Some of the activities here include village exploration, hiking, visiting Cinque Terre and shopping at La Terrazze.
AwesHomeItaly - Cinque Terre Sea Sensations
Address: Salita Quintino Sella 7
8.94 km (5.6 mi) from Cinque Terre National Park
3. Grand Hostel Manin (from USD 30)
Grand Hostel Manin is a 15-minute walk from La Spezia Centrale Train Station and 300 meters from the ferry port, both offering links to the UNESCO Cinque Terre National Park. Some rooms feature private balconies with shared bathrooms and a kitchen. Free WiFi is available for all guests. If you’re staying here, don’t forget to do some village exploration, hiking, visiting Cinque Terre and shopping at La Terrazze.
Grand Hostel Manin
Address: Via Manin 8
9.2 km (5.8 mi) from Cinque Terre National Park
4. Allesandro's medieval house (from USD 74)
At Allesandro’s medieval house, you can relive the medieval Italian royalty life with modern facilities while enjoying the majestic view of the sea. Located in the hilly area of Castellazzo, above the city of La Spezia, the property is a portion of an old castle, carefully restored to preserve the structural characteristics of the time. The room is in the old stables with the ceiling vaults partially open to give you the chance to see the sea while sitting on the bed. While there, you can go biking, alfresco dining and exploring the villages.
Top guest reviews
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nice room with a beautiful viewonce we arrived the room and view were very niceno wifi but a good way to disconnect from technology and enjoy the viewrelax there in your own sky-apartment:-)the room was clear and well decorated and the view was fantasticCleanliness:
room was very clean and tidygreat room and bathroom - clean and great standardtastefully decorated sparkling clean with lovely thoughtful touchesroom is very nice clean and well equipped with a modern bath roomit is very comfy and clean and offers everything you needHost:
alessandro is a wonderful hostalessandro is a wonderful hostalessandro is a wonderful hostalessandro was a super hostsuch hosts make travel a special thingRead more reviewsLocation:
great place near la speziaaccess and travel from this location is much better suited to guests who have a caralessandro's apartment was the perfect location to explore the cinque terre regionwe will definitely stay in this location every time we'll have the chance to visit this regionwe stayed for two nights which was in our opinion the ideal time for this place
5. Maurizio's apartment (from USD 73)
Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a chic attic, overlooking the city? Maurizio’s apartment is just a five minutes walk from the train station and the city center. Also ideal for day trips to the Cinque Terre and exploring the wonderful Gulf of Poets, the place offers a romantic setting for couples to enjoy alfresco dining.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment had a beautiful view everything we needed and much moreHost:
wonderful apartment and welcoming hosts made our vacation feel like homemaurizio was an amazing host and had great recommendationsmaurizio is the best hosta great week with an excellent hosthe gave us lots of suggestions for our trip that we ended up using and were very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
probably best to purchase tickets on-line to save time at stations
6. Villa Nina Residence (from 98 USD)
Villa Nina Residence is a family-run hotel offering eight studio rooms for two to four people to stay in. Here, you get to relax on the terrace with a small garden with benches and tables where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the Gulf of La Spezia. Don’t miss out on sailing and exploring the villages.
Villa Nina Residence
Price: from 98 USD
Number of Guests: 4
7. Miglia (from USD 95)
88 Miglia has lovely views across Golfo dei Poeti gulf, which can be seen from the terrace. The gardens are set around about and it’s nice and quiet. Rooms are air-conditioned and there’s a minibar in each one. The private bathroom has a shower and basic toiletries are provided. Free Wifi and TV are available. La Spezia Harbour is 2.2 km (1.4 miles ) and the station is 1.3 km (0,81miles) away. The area is pleasant just to take a stroll around the neighborhood. Free parking and daily maid service, along with delicious breakfasts will make your stay pleasant.
88 Miglia
Address: Via di Murlo 68/a
7.19 km (4.5 mi) from Cinque Terre National Park
8. Affittacamere Casa Dane' (from USD 68)
Affitacamere Casa Dane is a nice and well-kept guest house that is suitable for any traveler, solo or groups. This spic and span accommodation is also pet-friendly! So, if you’re worried about traveling without your furry loved ones, you can take them along with you! At Casa Dane, you can borrow a bike at no cost and explore the city center, where you’ll find several restaurants, bars, and stores. This rental is a short minute of walk to La Spezia Train Station!
Affittacamere Casa Dane'
Address: Via Paleocapa 4
8.51 km (5.3 mi) from Cinque Terre National Park
9. Valerie (from USD 102)
One of booking.com’s bestsellers in La Spezia is the Valerie guest house. Getting to the city centre is the least of your problems at this property as it’s only a 3-minute walk! Saint George’s Castle, La Spezia Port, and Amedeo Lia Museum are only a few of the many La Spezia attractions that are located near this guest house. Its central location makes it easy to navigate the city and nearby areas like Cinque Terre. If staying right in the bustle of La Spezia is what you prefer, you should definitely consider Valerie!
Valerie
Address: Via Vanicella 15
9.24 km (5.8 mi) from Cinque Terre National Park
10. HH Il Gabbiano (from USD 56)
HH Il Gabbiano is a hotel with a view over the town and ocean in La Spezia. There is a rooftop terrace as well. A buffet breakfast is served and there are vending machines for snacks and drinks. Room comforts include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. There’s also a desk, free WiFi, television, and a phone. Rooms are cleaned daily. Pets are allowed (cats and dogs). The hotel is just 0.7 km (0,4) miles) from La Spezia Harbour where you can find the ferry lines.
Case Per Ferie Il Gabbiano
Address: Piazzale Giovanni XXIII
9.34 km (5.8 mi) from Cinque Terre National Park
11. Ostello Tramonti
Set on the northwestern hills above La Spezia, Ostello Tramonti lies in the village of Biassa with free WiFi and parking space. The cheap and chic hostel offers simple rooms with a shared bathroom, tiled floors and functional furnishings. There is also a shared lounge with a TV and small library for your entertainment. For added comfort and safety, female-only dorms are also available here. Some of the activities here include hiking, visiting the local library, playing table tennis, shopping at La Terrazze and visiting Cinque Terre.
Ostello Tramonti
Address: Via Fabio Filzi 110
6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Cinque Terre National Park
12. Giovanna's apartment
The property features a large terrace with panoramic views and is nestled in a quiet residential area within walking distance from the historic centre of La Spezia. The apartment is about 300 meters from the central station, 500 meters from the small harbor for boat trips to the Cinque Terre and is 6 kilometers away from the Gulf of Lerici Poets. You can also do some village exploration and biking.
La Spezia, Liguria, Italy
8.79 km (5.5 mi) from Cinque Terre National ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
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giovanna's comfortable apartment has a wonderful balcony & terrace to relax on with a beautiful viewthe house is very comfortable and warm and it has a nice view to selfiethis apartment is so stunning it’s a very stylish space with an amazing viewthe apartment was on the 2nd floor and there is an outdoor patio with a great viewnice appartment including a fully equipped kitchenCleanliness:
the apartment was as very clean & comfortablethe apartment is very clean and well equippedthe apartment is even cuter in person and giovanna keeps it so cleaneverything was beautiful and cleanthe appartment was very clean et confortableHost:
the hospitality was really friendly and nicethe host is very nice with warm hospitalitythe hosts really care to make sure you have the best possible timethanks our hosts so muchwonderful host and loved our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great location near the train stationan easy 15 minute walk to train station or portnice appartement near the station and the centerfree parking close to appartementgreat location - 10min walk to the station/centre and 10min walk to free public parking
Make your stay worthwhile
Traveling comes with its own set of expenses and at La Spezia, the law requires you to pay a tourist tax of 1.5 EUR (1.6 USD) per person per night for a maximum of five nights. This is a fee that you will need to pay to the host or owner at the end of your stay. If you’re staying at a budget-friendly place, you no longer have to worry about spending too much! Make your stay in La Spezia or Cinque Terre friendly to the wallet with these accommodations.
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