Aquamarina
La Spezia · Italy

Aquamarina

Guest house in the historic heart of La Spezia, just steps from Castello San Giorgio and the Amedeo Lia Museum, with air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms.

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9.2 Score
361 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area La Spezia
Nearby Castello San Giorgio · 250 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Aquamarina

Aquamarina is a guest house in the historic center of La Spezia, in Liguria, housed in a period building constructed in 1900 just 200 meters from the heart of the city.

The property occupies a highly central location: Castello San Giorgio is 250 meters away, the Technical Naval Museum is 400 meters away and the Amedeo Lia Museum is 200 meters away, while La Spezia Centrale station can be reached on foot in just a few minutes. The three available rooms, a Superior Triple and two Deluxe rooms, share amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, and private bathroom with shower and toiletries, with independent entrances and soundproofed walls to ensure guest privacy.

It’s a solution designed for those visiting La Spezia on foot: the port, the restaurants of the center and the main historic monuments are all within walking distance. Couples in particular appreciate the location, rated 9.7 precisely for its proximity to everything needed during a stay in the city.

Aquamarina
★ 9.2 · Excellent · 361 reviews

Plan your stay at Aquamarina

Guest house in the historic heart of La Spezia, just steps from Castello San Giorgio and the Amedeo Lia Museum, with air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms.

Room types

Aquamarina offers three room types designed for short or extended stays in the center of La Spezia. The Superior Triple Room, at 16 square meters, is the largest and overlooks the inner courtyard, with a single bed and a large double bed to accommodate up to three people. The two Deluxe Rooms, both 14 square meters with a large double bed, stand out for their city view and are designed for two guests.

All rooms share air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, independent entrance and soundproofed walls for good sound insulation. The private bathroom, present in every room, is equipped with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Bed linen and towels are always provided, while the absence of an elevator is offset by the central location and the well-kept atmosphere of the historic building that houses the property.

Superior Triple Room — Aquamarina
Superior Triple Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Courtyard view, Minibar, Soundproofing

The largest of Aquamarina’s rooms, at 16 square meters with a view of the quiet inner courtyard, ideal for three people. In addition to the private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, it offers air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, independent entrance and soundproofed walls.

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Deluxe Room — Aquamarina
Deluxe Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Minibar, Toiletries

Double room with city view, designed for two guests. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and independent entrance with soundproofed walls.

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Deluxe Room — Aquamarina
Deluxe Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Minibar, Soundproofing

The property’s second Deluxe Room, matching the previous one in size and amenities but with its own decor and city view. A private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and independent entrance complete the offer.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want to sleep 200 meters from La Spezia's historic center without needing a car.
  • Yes, if you're traveling as a couple: the location was rated 9.7 specifically by guests traveling in pairs.
  • Yes, if you're looking for air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms with an independent entrance for extra privacy.
  • Yes, if you travel by train: La Spezia Centrale station is just 800 meters away.
  • Yes, if you appreciate a historic 1900 building carefully restored in the heart of the city.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're traveling with pets, as they are not allowed at this property.
  • Maybe not, if you have difficulty climbing stairs, as the building has no elevator.
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for breakfast included, a service not offered by Aquamarina.
  • Maybe not, if you plan to pay by card: the property accepts cash only.

Hotel facilities & services

Aquamarina offers a range of services designed to make a stay in the historic center of La Spezia comfortable. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as bed linen and towels always included. Air conditioning and soundproofing are present throughout the property, as is free WiFi.

Guests also have access to an in-room minibar and the option to prepare tea or coffee directly in the room. The property, entirely non-smoking, offers an independent entrance for the rooms and daily housekeeping service, a detail appreciated by those staying for multiple nights.

For those wanting to explore the city, Aquamarina also offers walking tours and is a good starting point for hiking in the surrounding hills and along the coast. The absence of an elevator is the only limitation to consider for those with difficulty climbing stairs.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • View
  • Shower
  • Minibar
  • Hiking

General facilities

  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice available on request
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Air conditioning
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Mosquito net
  • Marble or tiled floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Independent entrance
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms available
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/linen available for a fee
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • View
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Location & what to see

Aquamarina is located in the Centro district of La Spezia, in a period building dating back to 1900 on Via Urbano Rattazzi, just 200 meters from the beating heart of the city. The area is typical of La Spezia’s historic center, made up of pedestrian streets, Liberty-style buildings and small venues, with Castello San Giorgio dominating the view 250 meters away and the Garibaldi Monument reachable within a few minutes on foot.

Those arriving by train will find La Spezia Centrale station about 800 meters away, while La Spezia Migliarina station is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Pisa Galileo Galilei, about 64 km away. Within a few hundred meters are the Amedeo Lia Museum (200 m), the Technical Naval Museum (400 m) and the ancient Fourteenth-Century Walls (550 m), as well as several bars and restaurants such as Trattoria Bellavista, just 17 meters from the entrance door.

La Spezia is an excellent base for exploring the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets: Persico and Cantun beaches, about 4.5 km away, can be reached quickly for a day at the seaside in summer, while in every season the historic center is perfect for walks among museums, markets and the seafront promenade. The marina and boat connections to Portovenere and the islands of Palmaria and Tino make the area a good reference point for those wanting to visit Ligurian villages without traveling by car.

Castello San Giorgio — Medieval fortress with an archaeological museum and panoramic view of the gulf 250 m
Amedeo Lia Museum — Collection of ancient art in a restored former convent in the center 200 m
Technical Naval Museum — Museum dedicated to the history of the Italian military navy 400 m
La Spezia Centrale Station — Railway hub for Cinque Terre, Genoa and Pisa 800 m
Garibaldi Monument — Commemorative statue in one of the main squares of the center 400 m
Fourteenth-Century Walls — Remains of the city's ancient fortifications dating back to the 14th century 550 m

What guests say about Aquamarina

9.2
Excellent · 361 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Free Wi-Fi
9

Guests especially praise the staff’s hospitality and the central location, both rated 9.7. Comfort and cleanliness are also highly appreciated, along with a value for money rated excellent. Only WiFi receives a slightly lower score, though still very positive overall.

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