The 9 Best Accommodations Nearest to La Spezia Centrale Train Station

The best hotels, hostels, and guesthouses within 250 meters (4-5 minutes’ walk) of the La Spezia Centrale train station.

There are a number of accommodations with great ratings and reviews within 250 meters, or 4 minutes’ walk, of the La Spezia Centrale train station. The following are shortlisted based on their distance from the station, affordability, and ratings, which should be at least 8.5/10 in Booking.com and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.

Top 3 Picks

1. La Gemma delle 5 Terre

This guesthouse has double, triple, and quadruple rooms. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 4. Guests may bring pets on request with no additional charges. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this guesthouse starts at €68 – €133.

170 meters from La Spezia Centrale Train Station
9.7 / 10 at Booking.com, 5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.7 / 5 at Google Reviews

2. 5 Terre Backpackers City

This hostel has 4-bed and 6-bed dormitory rooms. Each room has its own terrace with garden views. Children are welcome. Pets are not allowed. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hostel starts at €35 – €48.

200 meters from La Spezia Centrale Train Station
9.5 / 10 at Booking.com, 5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.8 / 5 at Google Reviews

3. La Casa dei Treni Affittacamere

This guesthouse has a variety of double rooms. Children are welcome. Pets are not allowed. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at €52 – €124.

230 meters from La Spezia Centrale Train Station
9.5 / 10 at Booking.com, 5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.7 / 5 at Google Reviews

Shortlist of highly-rated accommodations within 250 meters of La Spezia Centrale train station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
Hotel Firenze e Continentale	8 / 10	160 m	€ 64
La Gemma delle 5 Terre	9.7 / 10	170 m	€ 68
The Old Station Rooms	8.9 / 10	180 m	€ 85
Affittacamere Raggio di Sole	8.9 / 10	190 m	€ 80
Affittacamere La Risacca	8.6 / 10	190 m	€ 69
5 Terre Backpackers City	9.5 / 10	9.5 m	€ 35
Trainspot Accommodation	8.7 / 10	200 m	€ 16
Affittacamere Rosy	9.2 / 10	210 m	€ 39
La Casa dei Treni Affittacamere	9.5 / 10	230 m	€ 52

Related FAQs

Is La Spezia in Cinque Terre?

Not exactly. Italy has a province called La Spezia and it encompasses both the city of La Spezia (its capital) and the five towns of Cinque Terre.

The city of La Spezia is often mentioned along with the Cinque Terre because it is a great gateway to the five villages. Visitors who bring cars are usually advised to park in La Spezia and take the train to Cinque Terre, because parking in the five villages is generally limited and well outside the center. A hiking pass and all-day train pass for Cinque Terre can be bought in the La Spezia train station.

Which train station in La Spezia goes to Cinque Terre?

The two most well-known train stations in La Spezia are La Spezia Centrale and La Spezia Migliarina. Trains going to Cinque Terre will actually pass through both stations, so you can take a train from either. However, La Spezia Centrale is nearer to Riomaggiore, the closest Cinque Terre town; in fact, the train from La Spezia Migliarina will first stop by La Spezia Centrale before going to Riomaggiore. So, if you’re looking for the best La Spezia train station from which to depart for Cinque Terre, that would be La Spezia Centrale.

How do you travel to Cinque Terre from La Spezia by train?

Riomaggiore – There are direct trains every 20 minutes from La Spezia Centrale to Riomaggiore. The journey only takes 7 minutes.
Manarola – From La Spezia Centrale, the trains that go to Riomaggiore go on to Manarola. From Riomaggiore to Manarola, the journey takes 2 minutes.
Corniglia – From La Spezia Centrale, the trains that go to Riomaggiore and Manarola also go on to Corniglia. From Manarola to Corniglia, the journey takes 3 minutes.
Vernazza – From La Spezia Centrale, the trains that go to Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia also go on to Vernazza. From Corniglia to Vernazza, the journey takes 4 minutes.
Monterosso – There are two options for travelling by train from La Spezia to Monterosso. There are intercity trains that go directly from La Spezia to Monterosso on the way to Milan. From La Spezia to Monterosso on this train, the journey takes 18 minutes. The trains that stop at Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, and Vernazza also go on to Monterosso. From Vernazza to Monterosso, the journey takes 3 minutes.

Where is the best place to stay in La Spezia, Italy?

The best accommodations in La Spezia, Italy are guesthouses near the center of town, including:

Affittacamere Le Camere Nel Corso – 9.7 / 10 – rates start at €76
La Gemma delle 5 Terre – 9.7 / 10 – rates start at €68
Galleria 38 – 9.7 / 10 – rates start at €80
Alba Rooms – 9.7 / 10 – rates start at €61
Sunset Rooms – 9.6 / 10 – rates start at €70

For those who prefer Airbnb-style apartments, two of the best options are:

La Maison Des Anges – 9.8 / 10 – rates start at €140
Bixio Suites – 9.6 / 10 – rates start at €111

What are the good hotels in La Spezia?

Highly-rated three- and four-star hotels in La Spezia include:

The Poet Hotel – rates start at €59
Hotel Nella – rates start at €76
Hotel Firenze e Continentale – rates start at €64
CDH Hotel La Spezia – rates start at €44

These hotels are rated at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews and at least 8/10 at Booking.com.

What are the best La Spezia hostels?

There are some great hostels in La Spezia:

5 Terre Backpackers City – rated 9.5 / 10 – a one-night stay starts at €35
Costello – rated 9.5 / 10 – a one-night stay starts at €34
Grand Hostel Manin – rated 9 / 10 – a one-night stay starts at €30

5 Terre Backpackers City has 4- and 6-bed dormitory rooms. Costello has 4-, 6-, and 10-bed dormitory rooms, including a 4-bed female-only dorm room. Grand Hostel Manin has 4-, 6-, and 8-bed dormitory rooms, as well as several types of private rooms: double/twin rooms, quadruple rooms, and a family room good for 6 people.

Which La Spezia B&Bs are near the train station?

These are the best bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) near La Spezia Centrale, the train station in La Spezia, Italy:

B&B Casa Celsi – rated 9.4/10 – 300 meters from the train station – a one-night stay starts at €75
The Railway 74 – rated 9.1/10 – 400 meters from the train station – a one-night stay starts at €80
Italian House Cinque Terre – rated 10/10 – 450 meters from the train station – a one-night stay starts at €75

All three have double rooms while Italian House Cinque Terre also has a quadruple room perfect for families/groups travelling together.

How do you travel from La Spezia to Milan?

There are trains headed for Milano Centrale from La Spezia Centrale. The journey, which has 10 stops in between La Spezia and Milan, takes 3 hours and 18 minutes.

How do you travel from La Spezia to Florence?

There are trains from La Spezia Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella in Florence, with 18 stops in between, taking a total journey time of 2 hours and 33 minutes.

There are also trains from La Spezia Centrale heading for Rome that stop by Firenze Campo Marte in Florence.

How do you travel from La Spezia to Pisa?

There are regular trains from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale. The whole journey, with 12 stops in between, takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.

There are also Frecce trains to Rome from La Spezia Centrale that stop at Pisa Centrale, the journey taking 48-52 minutes.

Finally, there are intercity trains to destinations like Livorno, Grosseto, Salerno, or Rome that also stop at Pisa Centrale, with a travel time of 50-60 minutes.

How do you travel from La Spezia to Portovenere?

There are regular buses from Garibaldi bus stop in La Spezia to Portovenere Capolinea.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.