Guest house in the heart of La Spezia, a short walk from the central station, with air-conditioned rooms, city views and breakfast with gluten-free options included.
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Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre is a guest house in the centre of La Spezia, just 250 metres from the central railway station and 1.2 km from San Giorgio Castle, in Liguria. The entirely non-smoking property occupies a first floor on Corso Cavour, the city’s main pedestrian street, a convenient starting point for reaching both the historic centre and the Cinque Terre coastline.
The four room types, from the Single to the Triple, share a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and city views, with a tea and coffee set in every unit. Breakfast, served with Italian and gluten-free options, can also be requested as takeaway, a useful detail for those setting off early for the Cinque Terre trails or the ferry.
The central location is confirmed by guests, who give the area a score of 9.4: museums such as the Amedeo Lia Museum and the Naval Technical Museum are just steps away, as are historic restaurants and cafés in La Spezia. A practical address for those visiting the city and the Cinque Terre without giving up a family-run atmosphere.
The four room types at Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre share similar features but differ in size and capacity, designed to suit solo travellers, couples and small groups. All have a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet, hairdryer, courtesy set and bathrobes, as well as air conditioning, soundproofed walls, independent entrance and city views. Every room includes a tea and coffee making set, convenient for those who like to keep their own schedule.
The range starts with the 8 m² Single Room, designed for solo travellers, moves through two double options of similar size around 14-15 m², up to the 20 m² Triple Room, the largest, which offers two alternative bed configurations to better suit families or groups of friends. The flat-screen TV with streaming services is available in the double rooms and the triple, adding a touch of evening comfort after days spent exploring the Cinque Terre.
The smallest and cosiest of the rooms, designed for solo travellers. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet and courtesy set, air conditioning, satellite flat-screen TV, independent entrance and city views. The soundproofed walls ensure greater peace and quiet despite the central location on Corso Cavour.
A 15 m² double room, the largest of the standard doubles, with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and bidet, courtesy set and bathrobes. The flat-screen TV includes streaming services, useful for a relaxing evening after a day exploring the Cinque Terre. It has an independent entrance and city views.
The Deluxe version of the double room, slightly smaller in square metres than its standard counterpart but with the same higher-level finishes: private bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet, bathrobes and courtesy set. Independent entrance, soundproofed walls and city views complete the unit.
The most spacious room in the property, at 20 m² and with capacity for three people. It is the only room type with two alternative bed configurations, a double bed with futon or two single beds with futon, designed for families or groups of friends visiting the Cinque Terre. Private bathroom with walk-in shower, TV with streaming services and city views.
Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre offers amenities designed for practical stays in the centre of La Spezia. Every room is air-conditioned, soundproofed and has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and internet connection. The property is entirely non-smoking and features magnetic key access, a safe and a smoke alarm for guest safety.
Also available is an on-site café and the option to request breakfast directly in the room, as well as a kettle for tea and coffee in every unit. Guests arriving with heavy luggage will find the express check-in useful, while an iron and ironing board are available on request for those travelling for work.
Free WiFi covers the entire property, a point particularly appreciated by guests who give it the maximum score. It should be noted that some upper floors are accessible only via stairs, a detail to consider for those travelling with bulky luggage or with reduced mobility.
Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre is located on Corso Cavour, La Spezia’s main pedestrian street, on the first floor of a building in the heart of the city. The area is among the liveliest and most central, with historic cafés such as Sole d’Oro 350 metres away and restaurants such as Osteria da Gianni just 20 metres from the entrance, ideal for those who want to get around on foot without relying on a car.
La Spezia Centrale station is 250 metres away, a direct and convenient connection for reaching the Cinque Terre by train in a few minutes, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 65 km away. San Giorgio Castle is 950 metres away and the Amedeo Lia Museum, with its collection of ancient art, is 700 metres away; the Naval Technical Museum, dedicated to the city’s maritime history, is also reachable with a walk of about 1.3 km.
La Spezia is the most convenient gateway to the Cinque Terre, and in summer the area comes alive with tourists and residents heading to the beaches, such as Cantun beach 4.6 km away. In winter the city keeps a quieter pace, favourable for visits to museums and the fourteenth-century walls 450 metres away, or a walk in the Parco delle Clarisse, a little further away. The proximity to the station also makes the property a practical base for those organising day trips along the coast.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff and cleanliness, both scoring close to the maximum. The free WiFi, rated with top marks, and the central location are also highly appreciated, especially by couples visiting La Spezia and the Cinque Terre.
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No, Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre does not allow pets on the property.
No, Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre does not offer dedicated parking, as it is located in the pedestrian centre of La Spezia.
Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre is about 250 metres from La Spezia Centrale station, convenient for reaching the Cinque Terre by train.
Yes, Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre serves a breakfast that includes Italian and gluten-free options, also available as takeaway.
Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre welcomes children from the age of 4 and offers family rooms, such as the 20 m² Triple Room, although it does not provide extra beds.
Yes, Affittacamere I Gatti delle 5 Terre offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with the maximum score of 10.
