Al Centro del Golfo
La Spezia · Italy

Al Centro del Golfo

A guest house in the historic heart of La Spezia, just steps from Castello San Giorgio and the central station, with air-conditioned rooms and 24-hour reception.

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8.3 Score
31 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area La Spezia
Nearby Castello San Giorgio · 200 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Pets Allowed

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Al Centro del Golfo

Al Centro del Golfo is a guest house in La Spezia, located on Via XX Settembre just 300 meters from Castello San Giorgio and 100 meters from the Amedeo Lia Museum, right in the historic heart of the city.

The rooms, all with private bathrooms for exclusive use, are designed for those seeking simplicity and practicality: they feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a refrigerator, and bed linen and towels provided. The environment is entirely non-smoking, a choice that defines its sober and orderly character.

The property offers free WiFi and a 24-hour reception, with staff speaking English and Italian, useful for those arriving in the evening or at night. The location is particularly appreciated by couples, with a score of 9.4 assigned specifically to this type of stay. La Spezia Centrale railway station is 700 meters away, as is the Technical Naval Museum at 900 meters, making the guest house a convenient base for walking to the city’s main points of interest and for those arriving by train.

Al Centro del Golfo
★ 8.3 · Very Good · 31 reviews

Plan your stay at Al Centro del Golfo

A guest house in the historic heart of La Spezia, just steps from Castello San Giorgio and the central station, with air-conditioned rooms and 24-hour reception.

Room types

Al Centro del Golfo offers a single room type, the Spacious Double Room, designed for two people and featuring a French double bed. The room, measuring 18 square meters, has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, as well as air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV to make the stay comfortable in every season.

Completing the amenities are a tea and coffee making set, a wardrobe for storing personal belongings, and a city view overlooking the urban setting of La Spezia’s historic center. The accommodation, managed with attention to practical details such as bed linen and towels always included, is aimed mainly at couples looking for a simple but functional base to explore La Spezia on foot.

Spacious Double Room — Al Centro del Golfo
Spacious Double Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Tea and coffee set, Bidet

The only room type available at Al Centro del Golfo, this 18-square-meter room is designed for two people and stands out for the city view enjoyed from the windows. The private bathroom with shower, bidet and courtesy set is accompanied by a tea and coffee making set, handy for breakfast on your own. Air conditioning and heating ensure comfort in every season, while the wardrobe allows guests to organize their belongings during the stay.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for a central base just steps from Castello San Giorgio and the city's museums
  • Yes, if you're traveling as a couple: the location was rated 9.4 specifically for stays for two
  • Yes, if you prefer arriving by train, with the central station just 700 meters away
  • Yes, if you're traveling with your pet, which is allowed upon request
  • Yes, if you appreciate a 24-hour reception and multilingual staff

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're looking for private parking: the property doesn't have any
  • Maybe not, if you're traveling in a large group: the rooms accommodate a maximum of 2 people
  • Maybe not, if included breakfast is a requirement for you, since it's not offered
  • Maybe not, if you're a smoker: the property is entirely non-smoking

Hotel facilities & services

Al Centro del Golfo focuses on services designed for those seeking functionality and continuous assistance. The reception is open 24 hours a day and the staff, who speak English and Italian, ensure check-in and check-out even in a private manner, a useful detail for those arriving at unusual hours.

The property is entirely non-smoking and offers soundproofed rooms upon request, as well as daily housekeeping and key access. Among the practical amenities are the kettle for tea and coffee available to guests, free WiFi throughout the property, and the possibility of requesting an invoice.

For those wanting activities, the property also offers options such as hiking and bingo, while the rooms feature a flat-screen TV and internet connection as standard amenities. The overall range of services is geared toward a practical stay, in a central and well-connected area of La Spezia.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • View
  • Shower
  • Hiking

General facilities

  • Bingo
  • Temporary art exhibitions
  • Hiking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in and check-out
  • 24-hour reception
  • Invoice available on request
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Air conditioning
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms available

Food & drink

  • Kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • View
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Location & what to see

Al Centro del Golfo is located on Via XX Settembre, in the historic heart of La Spezia, just steps from Castello San Giorgio (200 meters) and the Amedeo Lia Museum (50 meters), in a pedestrian area full of shops, cafés and restaurants such as Il Bocconcino and Pantondo, both just 50 meters from the property. The area retains traces of the city’s history, such as the 14th-Century Walls at 350 meters and the Church of Santa Maria at 250 meters.

La Spezia Centrale railway station is about 700 meters away, convenient for those arriving by train who want to reach the center on foot in just a few minutes; La Spezia Migliarina station is instead 2.4 km away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 65 km away, a reference point for those arriving by plane. The Technical Naval Museum is 650 meters away, while Porta Isolabella, one of the historic entrances to the city, is 800 meters away.

La Spezia is the classic starting point for visiting the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets: Persico and Cantun beaches are about 4.8 km away, reachable by car or local connections, ideal in the summer months for a day at the sea. In the city, Parco delle Clarisse at 250 meters and Viale Mazzini at 550 meters offer green spaces for a walk, while in winter the historic center is well suited to visiting museums and temporary exhibitions also highlighted by the property itself.

Castello San Giorgio — Medieval fortress with archaeological museum, a symbol of the city 200 m
Amedeo Lia Museum — Art museum with collections from the Middle Ages to the 18th century 50 m
La Spezia Centrale Station — Main railway hub for reaching the Cinque Terre 700 m
Technical Naval Museum — Museum dedicated to naval and maritime military history 650 m
14th-Century Walls — Remains of the ancient medieval city fortifications 350 m
Parco delle Clarisse — Urban green area perfect for a relaxing walk 250 m

What guests say about Al Centro del Golfo

8.3
Very Good · 31 reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Value for money
7.9

Guests particularly appreciate the comfort of the rooms (9.1) and the central location (9.2), especially loved by couples. Ratings for cleanliness and services are also good, while value for money remains the most debated point, with slightly lower scores.

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