Four Stars

The Poet Hotel: Via Roma, 139. +39 0187 714655 . Conveniently located in a very central position 5 minutes from the train station and less from the bus stop, this recently renovated hotel is designed for both travel and business.

CDH Hotel La Spezia: Via XX Settembre, 81. +39 0187 738848. CDH Hotel La Spezia is situated in the city center, in front of the San Giorgio Castle, and a few minutes from the train station and ferry.

NH La Spezia: Via XX Settembre, 2. +39 0187 739555. Facing the sea and located only a five-minute walk from the main pier, the rooms have been recently renovated and most of them have a sea view.

Three Stars

Hotel Mary: Via Fiume, 177. + 39 0187 743254. Right in front of the train station, and steps from the pedestrian area, the family-run Hotel Mary offers comfortable rooms, free WiFi, and continental breakfast.

Hotel Firenze e Continentale: Via Francesco Crispi, 32. +39 0187/731366. Ideally located in the center, within walking distance to all that La Spezia has to offer, this hotel offers a comfortable stay.

Hotel Venezia: Via Paleocapa, 8. +39 0187 761448. Located in the center of La Spezia and steps from the train station, restaurants and shops, Hotel Venezia offers modern and functional rooms.

Albergo delle Spezie: Via Felice Cavallotti, 31. +39 0187 873543 and +39 366 209 2812. Set in a typical street in the historic center of La Spezia, this completely renovated “eco-friendly” hotel welcomes those who make environmental protection their priority. Its central location allows visitors to discover the city and its surroundings by train, boat or bus.

Two Stars

Hotel Novecento: Vicolo dello Stagno, 7. +39 327 4057240 / +39 389 5546752. This boutique hotel is in La Spezia’s historic centre, right opposite Lia Museum, and 10 minutes’ walk from the train station, bus stops and a short walk away from the harbor.

Albergo Teatro: Via Carpenino, 31. + 39 0187.731374. This small and cozy hotel is a family-run business. Recently renovated, it is ideally situated in a quiet street in the pedestrian area, near San Giorgio Castle, a short distance from the pier and 15 minutes away from the train station.

La Spezia is renowned for its great cuisine. There are numerous restaurants and pizzerias both in the center and on the hills surrounding the city.

Osteria dei Camalli: Via Alessandro Manzoni 45. + 39 0187 301669. Traditional and revisited Ligurian dishes paired with local wines. Fish and seafood are served in this small restaurant near the harbor. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Andree: Via San Martino della Battaglia, 16. + 39 0187 872808. Located in the heart of La Spezia, this refined restaurant offers contemporary dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients in the open kitchen and served in the brick vaulted dining rooms. Mentioned by the Michelin guide as “Good cooking”.

Osteria della Corte: Via Napoli 86. +39 0187 715210 / +39 329 1641014. Just a few steps away from the pedestrian center, the restaurant is located in a 18th century building with stone walls and vaulted ceilings. Chef Silvia Cardelli prepares delicious yet simple dishes focusing mainly on fish and seafood full of rich flavors. Next door is “Accanto”, a champagne and lounge bar with cuisine where you can enjoy simple and tasty dishes and a large variety of cocktails.

Osteria la Carabaccia: Via Roma, 96. +39 338 8325255. A small restaurant right outside the pedestrian area, it serves typical fish and seafood dishes such as stuffed squid, black cod and spinach ravioli as well as tiramisu, parfait and semifreddo.

Osteria all’Inferno: Via Lorenzo Costa, 3. +39 0187 29458. The oldest “Spezzino” restaurant, it has been operating since 1905 in the vaulted cellars of a recently renovated 19th century building in the center. It serves beloved traditional dishes such as pasta al pesto, anchovies, and the “mesciua” (legumes) soup.

Amo: Via Sant’Agostino, 58. + 39 0187 977 893. A modern decor atmosphere characterizes this fish restaurant in the historic center of La Spezia which offers excellent quality food and service. Amo is part of a group of restaurants that includes Lapo’S and Torre Aurora in Monterosso.

Ristorante Roma: Via Pietro Paleocapa, 18/20. +39 0187 189 0177. Right next to the train station, Ristorante Roma is a popular choice for many travelers seeking Italian and Ligurian cuisine, with dishes like seafood pasta and carbonara.

Pizzerie

Margherita e le sue Sorelle: Via Montalbano, 69. + 39 348 073 7314. Extensive menu which includes interesting antipasti such as “Fritti” and excellent skillfully re-mastered classic Italian pizzas (try the steamed pizza – “al Vapore”). Cooked with locally sourced organic ingredients, the menu can accommodate special dietary needs. The restaurant is on the hillside of La Spezia; you’ll need a car or a taxi..

Pizzium: Via Manfredo da Passano, 43. + 39 0187 186 7130. Right in the center of La Spezia, this pizzeria offers a modern version of the Neapolitan pizza.

Doi Fanti: Via Francesco Spezzino, 28. +39 0187 192 1116. 15 minute-walk from the train station and the center, this new restaurant offers a wide variety of pizzas, all characterized by high-quality ingredients and a light dough and crust.

La Spezia

La Spezia occupies the easternmost part of Liguria, a few kilometers from Tuscany. It is in the center of the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the Gulf of Poets, surrounded by the Ligurian hills and mountains.

The city’s main attractions are:

• Via del Prione in the historic center.
• The San Giorgio Castle, which houses the Ubaldo Formentini Museum, with the mysterious stele statues of Lunigiana.
• The Lia Museum with paintings, sculptures, terracottas and majolica.
• The Thaon de Revel Bridge on the waterfront.
• The Naval Museum
• Santa Maria Assunta Church
• Nostra Signora della Neve Church

Discover the surroundings of La Spezia thanks to its favorable position, which allows you to travel both to Liguria and Tuscany.

Cinque Terre

When we say Cinque Terre we refer to a steep and rugged coastal area in Liguria which includes five picturesque villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, a network of hiking trails and other places of art, cultural and natural interest.

Inhabited since the 11th century, this area is now a National Park and it has become one of the most popular Italian tourist destinations. Access to Cinque Terre is possible via train, ferry, bus and car, although parking can be a nightmare!

Cinque Terre can be visited by train or bus by buying the Cinque Terre Card which allows visitors to hop on and off trains and buses going to Cinque Terre. The card has also a “plus” version which includes access to the “Via dell’Amore” trail.

Throughout the day and the year, numerous trains along the Genoa-Pisa line depart from La Spezia Central Station: in less than 10 minutes, this fast and non-stop service reaches Riomaggiore, the first of the 5 Cinque Terre villages encountered when traveling from La Spezia. Because of the number of trains, as well as the intense flow of tourists and residents who cross the Riomaggiore – Monterosso stretch daily, this Trenitalia service is comparable to a large city’s urban transport network.

ATC is the local bus company that provides transportation between the Cinque Terre towns. The cost of the ticket is included in the Cinque Terre Card. You can find a detailed schedule here.

Regular ferry rides run between La Spezia and Levanto, stopping in the main villages except Corniglia which is perched 100 meters above the sea.