Guest house just steps from the sea in Riomaggiore, with private terraces, air conditioning and family rooms in the heart of the Cinque Terre.
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Al Castello 1 is a guest house in Riomaggiore, in the heart of the Cinque Terre, 400 metres from the local beach and just steps from the village’s train station. The property offers rooms and an apartment also designed for families, spread across a typical building of the village with views over the rooftops and the sea.
The units feature a private bathroom with shower, courtesy set, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV; each room includes bed linen and towels along with a coffee machine for a self-service breakfast. Several rooms open onto a terrace or a patio, while the Apartment with Balcony offers a fully equipped kitchen and a city view, ideal for longer stays.
The central location makes it possible to walk to restaurants such as Rio Bistrot and La Lampara, the path of the Cinque Terre National Park, and Riomaggiore’s train station, a perfect hub for exploring Manarola and the nearby villages. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while private parking is available for an extra charge for those arriving by car.
Al Castello 1 offers three accommodation options designed for different needs, all with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The Double Room, at 15 sqm, is the most compact, overlooking a quiet street and featuring a terrace; the Large Double Room, at 20 sqm, adds a full kitchenette and a view over a more secluded inner courtyard. Those looking for more space can choose the Apartment with Balcony, 30 sqm with an independent entrance, separate living area, a full kitchen with dishwasher, and a city view.
All units include a coffee machine, washing machine and bed and bath linen included, a useful detail for those staying several days without daily room service. The main differences concern the size, the presence of a kitchen and the type of view: from the quiet of the side street to the view over the village rooftops, up to the larger living space of the apartment, also suitable for families with children.
The most compact room in the property, at 15 sqm, overlooking a quiet street of the village. It features a private terrace, air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and a coffee machine, plus bed linen and towels included.
The largest option at Al Castello 1, with an independent entrance and a living area separate from the bedroom. Full kitchen with dishwasher, balcony with city view and washing machine: the only unit designed for longer stays or families.
More spacious than the standard Double Room, at 20 sqm with a full kitchenette featuring a hob, fridge and microwave. The terrace overlooks an inner courtyard, offering more peace and quiet than the other rooms.
Al Castello 1 focuses on well-kept spaces and shared outdoor areas, with an outdoor dining area, outdoor furniture and a sun terrace available to guests. The property is entirely non-smoking, has heating and an independent entrance for some units, as well as rooms also designed for larger families.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, hairdryer and bed linen; a coffee machine for a self-service breakfast is also provided, and in some units a washing machine for longer stays. Free WiFi reaches all areas, while a flat-screen TV is present in every room.
For those travelling by car, parking is available, although at an extra charge, convenient for those wishing to explore the coast beyond Riomaggiore’s centre, a village best visited on foot.
Al Castello 1 is located in the upper part of Riomaggiore, the easternmost village of the Cinque Terre, along Salita Castello, which climbs among the colourful houses typical of the area. It is a pedestrian setting, made up of narrow alleys and steps, where the sea can be glimpsed between the rooftops and village life is concentrated along the stream that flows down towards the small harbour.
Riomaggiore’s beach is just 400 metres away, while the village’s train station is about 150 metres away, convenient for reaching Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso in just a few minutes along the Cinque Terre line. Restaurants such as Rio Bistrot and La Lampara are just 50 metres from the property. The town of La Spezia, with its historic centre and Castello San Giorgio, is about 7 km away, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 69 km away.
Those staying here can walk the famous scenic trail to Manarola, part of the Cinque Terre National Park, or take longer hikes to the terraced vineyards above the village. In high season (from May to September) the coast is perfect for swimming and boat trips, while in autumn and winter the village can be enjoyed at a quieter pace, ideal for cultural visits to La Spezia and its museums.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.2) and the central location (8.8), especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings, while WiFi remains the weakest point noted in reviews.
No, Al Castello 1 does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Al Castello 1 offers private parking, available at an extra charge for guests arriving by car.
Yes, Al Castello 1 offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas.
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Al Castello 1 is located about 400 metres from Riomaggiore’s beach, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Al Castello 1 has family rooms, including the Apartment with Balcony with a separate living area and a full kitchen.
No, Al Castello 1 does not allow the organisation of parties or events, including bachelor or bachelorette parties.
