Apartment in historic building in the center of La Spezia close to 5 Terre
About this condo rental
Located in La Spezia, this attractive condo for £120 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. The apartment, recently renovated, is housed in an historic building which is about 280 m from the Central Station (4 minutes walk) from which you can quickly arrive to the National Park of 5 Lands (Riomaggiore is the first stop, 9 minutes from the station). The apartment can comfortably accommodate 4/6 people and has a living room with tv, a double bedroom, a bedroom with two single beds, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with shower. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning. The floors are in parquet. The kitchen is equipped with dishes, sponges and soap for washing dishes. The apartment has free wifi and a satellite decoder for free channels. Few meters from the building there are the bus stops with which you can arrive to the tourist resorts of Lerici (12 km), Portovenere (13 km) and Sarzana (22 km). If you arrive by car you can park in the free public parking in Piazza d'Armi, (450 meters / 6-minute walk), with a free bus service or in the pay parking basement of the station; around the neighborhood there are parking rolling fee (free at night and holidays). La Spezia is located in the south eastern region of Liguria, a region characterized by multiple areas of significant landscape value and environmental. In particular, in the province of La Spezia you can admire the National Park of 5 Terre (UNESCO), the beautiful seaside resorts of the Gulf of poets between the towns of Lerici to Portovenere, with beaches and coves unique. The city of La Spezia and the nearby Sarzana that offer the chance to visit museums and cultural events of national level (The Maritime Festival, Festival of The Mind). Inland you can enjoy beautiful places of the Valley of Magra, the Vara Valley and the nearby Lunigiana (Province of Massa–Carrara, Tuscany), characterized by a great variety and richness of landscapes, wilderness areas and mountain villages of great historical and scenic. From La Spezia you can also visit the archaeological excavations of Roman times: those of Luni (28.7 km - City of Ortonovo) and those of Villa Varignano (10.3 km - Loc. Le Grazie - City of Portovenere). The area, being in the city center has bars, restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets and all types of equipment is within easy reach. Near the pedestrian center it is characterized by the presence of boutiques of all kinds. To see the events planned in the city you can visit the website of the municipality http://www.myspezia.it/. The area is about 2 km from the Tourist Harbor Mirabello, from the dock for ferries to the islands, Portovenere and the 5 Lands and from the cruise terminal from which ships throughout the Mediterranean. Also , from the nearby coastal resorts, you can take boat trips or diving, while the hinterland you can organize trekking or mountain bike along the paths of the 5 Terre and Alta Via dei Monti Liguri (Val di Vara and Val di Magra ). Prices are inclusive of bed linen and towels, consumption and final cleaning (except the kitchenette and the oven by the customer). And 'you can request the final cleaning of the kitchen at a cost of € 30.00 per stay. If the stay is longer than a week it provides the change of bed linen and towels, free of charge. All children are welcome. Up to three years can sleep in bed with their parents. Highchair free on request. Extra bed in the master bedroom, free for children under 14 years and at a cost of €15,00/day for older. Check-in: from 15.30 to 18.30 (Flexible on demand) - Check-out: by 10.30.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Map of La Spezia
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(64 Reviews)
5.0
Location was easy to get to from train station. It was neat and clean and also not a far walk to the waterfront.
5.0
The apartment is located just a few blocks from the central train station - an easy 5-minute walk. It’s on a town square and located just above a coffee shop/bar - the cappuccinos were excellent. It has air conditioning units in each bedroom, which was crucial since we were there during the summer of 2023 heat wave. The apartment is very nice with updated bathrooms. Stefano was quick to respond to all communications. One thing to note: the apartment is in the city, across the street from a town square, so you will get the sounds of a city - there was a 3-day festival going on while we were there and the music played until 11 pm or so. All in all, a very nice place, great location close to the train station, and Stefano was a very good host.
3.0
We liked the apartment, clean and comfortable. The only thing that brings the rating down is the coffe shop,bar right below. It stayed quite noisy into each night.
5.0
Very cute apartment, close to train station. The location was perfect to catch a train to Pisa or Cinque Terre. As other reviewers have mentioned, the apartment is situated on a bustling piazza. We heard some crowd noise most nights but we brought ear plugs and were able to sleep fine. The hosts were responsive and helpful during check in and when we had questions or issues. They provided a very helpful binder full of restaurant and activity recommendations.
2.0
We were greeted by our host, and lead up to the apartment. The lobby was dirty with debris about. The host did not speak a word of English. He did not show us around the apartment. He said the only way to communicate was with his son that was at school. While he was showing us the manuals about the apartment briefly he was getting consistent phone calls from his friend Pascual. Each time growing less and less patient about telling us about the apartment in the neighborhood. The apartment was beautiful but isolated in the historic district. Located above a coffee shop, you could hear the hustle and bustle from downstairs. But it wasn’t too loud to be annoying. At night, it is a unsettling feeling walking around. It’s very desolate. I would definitely stay in the more modern section of this town. The Partman was also lacking in basic necessities like toilet paper and paper towels. When we asked the host if they could drop more off they suggested we go buy some . Even though they were a quarter roll of each upon arrival. It wasn’t seasonally warm when we were there which was a great surprise. But the host took away the air conditioner remotes due to the fact that it was seasonal. When we complain they did bring it the next day . Also, only one of the beds was made up. They assumed my cousin and I were a couple I would imagine. One of the bedrooms only have mattress pads on them. Even though the structure of this apartment is lovely, I would not recommend this property .
5.0
My sister and I truly enjoyed our stay here! The apartment was perfect! Spacious and clean. It is located right in a piazza and was always surrounded by vibrant energy.
5.0
The apartment was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed. Four minute walk from the train station and one flight up the stairs. The host’s son took our suitcase up and checked us in. Good English speaker and nice young man. The place overlooks a lively piazza and a restaurant downstairs, which got a bit noisy at times, but maybe because we were there on Friday and Saturday nights. Easy walk to restaurants (the Irish pub was great!) and the ferry dock. Nice stay!
5.0
We had a great stay. The apartment is fully renovated, modern, clean and in a great location. Stefano and his son greeted us and provided us with all the pertinent information for getting around. They also gave us suggestions for places we hadn’t planned on visiting and they turned out to be some of the most beautiful experiences we had. Wonderful bakery around the corner and a supermarket minutes away. We lucked out and parked our car right in front of the apartment. Free on Sundays and 8 euros per day during the week. Train station was easy access for Cinque Terre. Right in the square. Beautiful view.
2.0
The property owner & his son were very kind and informative. The leave behind a very detailed book of things to do in the area with train and ferry times and suggestions on where to eat.
However, just outside the property the park is very sketchy. Scary types of park people lurch outside of the property which makes a woman feel unsafe.
Additionally, there is a coffee shop and a pet store directly below the apartment. So in the very early morning (6am) to very late at night (11pm) you can literally hear every single noise due to the people outside drinking / smoking (which comes into the apartment bedrooms … yuck) and the pets barking at one another …. Kids screaming every night, etc.
Trust me, this is no exaggeration.
On top of that, La Spezia is a very sketchy place as well … dirty and nothing to do.
For easy transportation to Cinque Terre, this is the only reason I would give this place a star + the friendly owner and his son.
5.0
Google Maps didn't give the best directions, but Stefano greeted us on the sidewalk. This is a large apartment overlooking a piazza and situated above a cafe, and it's only a few blocks from the train station. It's a beautiful place, although a little bit noisy due to it's location. We wear earplugs at night, so it wasn't an issue for us. Stefano has a notebook with tons of information about sightseeing, restaurants, etc., so that was helpful. We used this as our home base while visiting the Cinque Terre, but La Spezia is a nice small town, too. Overall, we were pleased with this VRBO and our host.
4.0
Place is exactly as described and convenient for getting to cinque terra. 5 min walk to train station.
Place is directly across the square which is very busy all hours of the night. Your directly above a busy cafe and the large metal doors open at 4 am to get ready for the day. Church bells go off every hour on the hour and a special arrangement at 8:15 every morning. Don’t expect to get much sleep this is a noisy environment but it’s not the owners fault - it’s just the location !!!
4.0
It was all we had hoped for. Stefano gave us good directions and met us at the apartment. He was very helpful in arranging a taxi to go to a wedding. Thoroughly recommend the property
4.0
Lovely apartment in a central location
It was all we had hoped for. Stefano gave us good directions and met us at the apartment. He was very helpful in arranging a taxi to go to a wedding. Thoroughly recommend the property
5.0
Lovely and close to the stazione. Very comfortable
5.0
Lovely apartment
Lovely and close to the stazione. Very comfortable
5.0
Very nice stay! Great restaurants in the restaurant “zone” and delicious pizza just across the square.
5.0
Perfect launching point to the Cinque Terre
Very nice stay! Great restaurants in the restaurant “zone” and delicious pizza just across the square.
5.0
We arrived in a pouring down rainstorm, frazzled from navigating tiny city streets. We lucked out and got a parking spot right in front of the building. Stefano’s son, Francisco, met us and helped us get our heavy luggage up a flight of stairs just as it quit raining. Don’t let the foyer/stairs put you off, it’s a typical entry way for city center Europe. We walked into a spotless, very nicely renovated apartment. The owners really created a very nice, comfortable space. Francisco showed us where everything was, including a very well done information book. You can tell they put a lot of thought and effort into providing as much information as possible. The bed was very comfortable, top notch linens. The shower was small, but better than some we have experienced in Europe, and great water pressure and always nice and hot. We were literally on the first floor above the coffee shop, it can be noisy, but we wanted the urban, city center feel for a different experience for us US surburbanites! So enjoyed looking out the windows to see and hear all the activity and people watch. We totally felt safe and never had a single problem or uneasy encounter, no matter the time of day or evening. There is a fantastic bakery on the corner across the street, and we got the very best pizza ever just three blocks away, per recommendation in the book. Don’t miss it! The apartment is so comfortable, we had everything we needed. One other bonus, the train station is literally three blocks away. We took the train to Cinque Terre and Pisa. So easy! On our last morning, as we loaded up the car and had already locked up the apartment and left the keys, my husband realized he left is cell phone in the bedroom. We texted Stefano and in 10 minutes here came Francisco, to let us back in to retrieve the phone. Great hosts, great apartment, we loved the experience! Thank you Stefano and Francisco!
5.0
Lovely Apartment, Gracious Host
We arrived in a pouring down rainstorm, frazzled from navigating tiny city streets. We lucked out and got a parking spot right in front of the building. Stefano’s son, Francisco, met us and helped us get our heavy luggage up a flight of stairs just as it quit raining. Don’t let the foyer/stairs put you off, it’s a typical entry way for city center Europe. We walked into a spotless, very nicely renovated apartment. The owners really created a very nice, comfortable space. Francisco showed us where everything was, including a very well done information book. You can tell they put a lot of thought and effort into providing as much information as possible. The bed was very comfortable, top notch linens. The shower was small, but better than some we have experienced in Europe, and great water pressure and always nice and hot. We were literally on the first floor above the coffee shop, it can be noisy, but we wanted the urban, city center feel for a different experience for us US surburbanites! So enjoyed looking out the windows to see and hear all the activity and people watch. We totally felt safe and never had a single problem or uneasy encounter, no matter the time of day or evening. There is a fantastic bakery on the corner across the street, and we got the very best pizza ever just three blocks away, per recommendation in the book. Don’t miss it! The apartment is so comfortable, we had everything we needed. One other bonus, the train station is literally three blocks away. We took the train to Cinque Terre and Pisa. So easy! On our last morning, as we loaded up the car and had already locked up the apartment and left the keys, my husband realized he left is cell phone in the bedroom. We texted Stefano and in 10 minutes here came Francisco, to let us back in to retrieve the phone. Great hosts, great apartment, we loved the experience! Thank you Stefano and Francisco!
5.0
Stefano and his son met us outside of the apartment. They pleasantly and thoroughly went over all of the information we needed to know. There is a very handy and fact filled notebook with all you need to know in the area. The apartment was beautifully decorated and spotless. A cafe/gelateria was below the apartment and a bakery was across the street.The Piazza Benedetto Brin is a lively square and close to the train station.
5.0
Beautiful apartment, fun location.
Stefano and his son met us outside of the apartment. They pleasantly and thoroughly went over all of the information we needed to know. There is a very handy and fact filled notebook with all you need to know in the area.
The apartment was beautifully decorated and spotless. A cafe/gelateria was below the apartment and a bakery was across the street.
The Piazza Benedetto Brin is a lively square and close to the train station.
5.0
5 Stars in La Spezia!!
Location, location, location! An amazing apartment right in the heart of La Spezia. Fabulous accommodation with a wide variety of restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Easy access to the train to Cinque Terre. As a light sleeper, the church bells were disruptive but I would definitely stay there again!
5.0
Our stay here was wonderful, the owner had great local information and met us on arrival. The apartment is large and well appointed. This is a perfect location for exploring Cinque Terra. The street noise can be slightly disturbing if you are a light sleeper. In saying that we will stay here again.
5.0
Great apartment
Our stay here was wonderful, the owner had great local information and met us on arrival. The apartment is large and well appointed. This is a perfect location for exploring Cinque Terra. The street noise can be slightly disturbing if you are a light sleeper. In saying that we will stay here again.
5.0
Wonderful stay in La Spezia
Stefano is a wonderful host who prepared a volume of information for us. He was very responsive to emails and extremely helpful in many ways. The apartment is beautiful and has all the amenities you need for your stay in La Spezia. Under the apartment is a wonderful coffee shop that also serves delicious gelato. There is an amazing view over the Piazza Benedetto Brin.
We would gladly stay here again.
5.0
Fantastic Apartment!
We had a wonderful stay in Stefano’s apartment. It was beautifully appointed and very well equipped. Minutes walk from the train station and very close to shopping. Lovely overlooking the piazza! Would highly recommend!
5.0
Excellent stay in La Spezia!
We had a wonderful stay here! The communication with Stefano and Sara was great! Any questions we had - they got right back to us. Area is convenient to restaurants and train station. Cute place next next door for morning coffee. If we’re ever in the area again we’ll be contacting Stefano & Sara ;)
5.0
Great place to anchor a day trip to the Cinque Terra and the Marble Quarries
The apartment has spacious rooms. The only exception is the relatively small bathroom. Whole apartment has recently been modernized with one of the nicest layouts for a VRBO property of this size. We rent VRBO 8 to 10 times a year so we have a good basis to compare. We enjoyed watching from our windows the scenes of daily Italian life happening in the square just across the street. The host was very helpful.
5.0
Great place!
Charming apartment close to everything you need to visit Cinque Terra. Train station is a 5 min or less walk. Apartment is comfortable and spacious, bedding/linens were especially excellent! Would definitely stay again, thanks Stefano!
5.0
Great stay; Stefano was extremely helpful!
Stefano was awesome; the apartment was great and the proximity to the train station was extremely convenient. Highly recommended!
5.0
Good location for the town and close to the railway station. An accommodating landlord.
We loved the location overlooking a lovely square. The square was busy with locals and would be buzzy late into the evening which we did not mind. The landlord responded quickly on the 2 occasions we needed him. The accomodation was clean and comfortable. The apartment is very close to the station and restaurants. In our view it was best to stay in La Spazia rather than in one of the villages. Visiting the villages was easy by train. We would stay there again.
5.0
Exceptional.
Perfect location, just down the street from the train station, overlooking a vibrant park area, just a few minute walk from downtown.
The place was beautiful, comfortable, had everything we needed, and was very clean.
Francesco and his son were extremely helpful, organized, and had great suggestions for us that made our stay so fantastic!
5.0
Great apartment, great location!
Had a fabulous time, it is a great base to discover Cinque Terre! Apartment was clean and lovely with everything we needed and great contact from stefano and family who gave us everything we needed. Thank you!
4.0
Good position.
Great place to stay very close to train station and buses to the Cinque Terre and elsewhere. The church bells ringing every morning at 8.15 ensure you don't sleep in and miss getting an early start. Clean and spacious. Would have appreciated a washing machine and a couple of wine glasses. An overall excellent property.
5.0
Perfect location!!! Short walk to great food and easy access to the train.
Nicely kept. Comfortable. It was an absolute joy to stay here.
5.0
Great place to stay and visit Cinque Tere
The apartment is a great spot to stay when visiting Cinque Tere. You are only a few minutes to the train that takes you there. The first village is 8 minutes by train. You can als walk the pedestrian area down to the docks where you can visit Cinque Tere by boat as well. This gives you a much different perspective and views.
The bed was extremely comfortable and we loved that the flat is in a historic building with modern amenities. There are many places to go out for dinner in town and there is a bus stop right on the corner near Piazza Brin. Stefano. is a great host even considering we speak no Italian. He has a great guide to the area and how to get around. I for sure would stay there again or recommend it to family and friends.
4.0
Lovely apartment very close to train station.
Lovely welcome from Stefano and his son who explained all the amenities. Apartment situated by local square with Pizza take-away and Supermarket close by. Excellent location for train station and Cinque Terre villages easily accessed from stations. Modern and clean apartment. Thanks Stefano for recommending the local fish restaurant.
5.0
Perfect holiday rental!
The apartment was exactly what I hoped it would be. The location was close to everything. We spent a day hiking in Cinque Terre and it was easy to travel there by train from La Spezia. Stefano, our host was helpful and made great suggestion on places to visit, eat and shop. I would not hesitate in recommending this rental and I would certainly return.
5.0
Beautiful apartment
Gracie Stefano. We loved your apartment and your excellent communication (emails), meeting us and greeting us and providing organized and complete info for visiting the area. The location is PERFECT, the apartment is one the nicest I've ever been in, the beds were fantastic, the place was CLEAN and 5 minutes to the train station. Easy access from Florence and to Cinque Terre and bus to Portevenere. The clock in the church does ring so sleep gets interrupted but worth it for the location, cleanliness and comfort. Highly recommended! Gracie mille.
5.0
Hidden gem
We loved our week long stay in La Spezia. Great little apartment in a perfect location. It had everything we needed for a really comfortable stay.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in La Spezia?
The average price for a rental in La Spezia is £57 per night. This rental is £63 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Apartment in historic building in the center of La Spezia close to 5 Terre. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Apartment in historic building in the center of La Spezia close to 5 Terre pet friendly?
Yes! This condo is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Apartment in historic building in the center of La Spezia close to 5 Terre?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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