Guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, housed in a 13th-century tower house, just steps from the port and the seafront promenade.
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Affittacamere del Prione is a guest house in the heart of La Spezia, set in a 13th-century tower house that still retains the charm of its ancient walls. The property, with no elevator and spread over three floors, is aimed at those seeking a characterful stay in the historic centre, steps from the shops and cafés of Via del Prione.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, offer air conditioning, a safe, flat-screen TV, electric kettle and minibar; some enjoy city views or overlook the inner courtyard, while the Junior Suite offers a larger solution with a bunk bed and a double bed in separate rooms. Italian breakfast is served at a nearby café, part of the atmosphere of the neighbourhood.
The location is the most appreciated strength: 500 metres from the port and the seafront promenade, a ten-minute walk from the train station, with Castello San Giorgio and the Amedeo Lia Museum just a few hundred metres away. A good choice for travellers who want to explore history, sea and local life on foot.
The rooms at Affittacamere del Prione occupy a historic building spread over several floors and share some essential amenities: private bathroom, air conditioning, safe, flat-screen TV, electric kettle and minibar, designed for those who want practical comforts in a period setting. The two main room types, the Double Room and the Quadruple Room, differ mainly in size and capacity: the former is more compact and suited to couples, while the latter reaches 40 sqm and can accommodate families with a bunk bed and a large double bed.
Alongside these, other simpler double rooms are available, as well as a Junior Suite designed for groups or large families, with two separate bedrooms accommodating up to four people in total. Views vary from room to room, with some facing the city and others the inner courtyard, while soundproofing is only present in one of the larger room types.
At 18 sqm, this is the most compact room in the property, ideal for couples. It enjoys a city view and features a private bathroom, parquet flooring, safe, flat-screen TV, electric kettle and minibar.
The largest of the single rooms, at 40 sqm with a view of the inner courtyard. It is the only one with soundproofing, along with a private bathroom, parquet flooring, safe, flat-screen TV and minibar, ideal for families with children.
A more basic version of the double room, with no size specified, designed for a practical stay as a couple, with private bathroom as the only confirmed amenity.
Another double room with a layout similar to the others, distinguished mainly by the photo and room number, always including a private bathroom.
The only multi-bedroom option in the property: two separate rooms, one with a bunk bed and en-suite bathroom, the other with a large double bed, accommodating a total of 4 guests. Perfect for groups or families wanting more privacy.
Affittacamere del Prione focuses on essential services designed for those staying in a historic building in the centre of La Spezia. Every room has a private bathroom, while the property offers daily housekeeping, heating, fire extinguishers and key access, with rooms and common areas entirely non-smoking.
Family-friendly services include family rooms, meals for children and the possibility of requesting wine or champagne during the stay. Pets are allowed on request, a detail that makes the property suitable also for those travelling with their dog or cat.
Internet connection is provided free of charge throughout the property, an aspect highly appreciated by guests according to review scores. Dedicated parking areas are not available, an element to consider for those arriving by car in a historic centre with limited road access.
Affittacamere del Prione is located in the true heart of La Spezia, along Via del Prione, the pedestrian shopping street that runs through the historic centre. The property occupies a 13th-century tower house, an ancient building on three floors with no elevator, set in a neighbourhood full of shops, cafés and small venues that bring life to the city’s days and evenings.
The location is one of the strengths most noted by guests, with a score of 9.5. The port of La Spezia and the seafront promenade are just 500 metres away, while La Spezia Centrale train station can be reached in about ten minutes on foot (800 metres), convenient for those arriving by train or wishing to travel to Genoa or the Cinque Terre. The nearest airport, Pisa Galileo Galilei, is about 64 km away.
In the immediate surroundings are historic attractions such as Castello San Giorgio, about 100 metres away, the Amedeo Lia Museum at 200 metres and the Technical Naval Museum just over 450 metres away, ideal for those wanting to spend a few hours exploring the city’s history. In summer, La Spezia is also a convenient base for reaching the area’s beaches, such as Spiaggia del Persico or Spiaggia di Portovenere, both about 5 km away, and for organising excursions to the villages of the Cinque Terre and Portovenere. The historic centre, with the Parco delle Clarisse and the 14th-century walls, is also perfect for evening strolls in any season.
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Guests particularly praise the central location (9.5) and the host’s helpfulness (9.2), followed by cleanliness and comfort at solid levels. Value for money, while positive, is the lowest-rated aspect, consistent with an overall very good rating of 8.5.
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Yes, Affittacamere del Prione allows pets on request; a surcharge may apply and should be confirmed with the property.
No, Affittacamere del Prione occupies a historic building spread over three floors and does not have an elevator.
The minimum age for check-in at Affittacamere del Prione is 18 years.
Affittacamere del Prione offers an Italian-style breakfast served at a café near the property.
Affittacamere del Prione is located about 500 metres from the port of La Spezia and the seafront promenade.
Yes, Affittacamere del Prione provides free WiFi connection in all rooms of the property.
