Bed and breakfast in the historic heart of La Spezia, with air-conditioned rooms, independent entrance and a view of San Giorgio Castle, just steps from the train station.
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B&B Cernaia 42 is a bed and breakfast in the historic centre of La Spezia, in Liguria, just steps from San Giorgio Castle and the Amedeo Lia Museum.
The four available rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV with streaming services, stand out for their size and bed configuration: from the compact 19 sqm Deluxe Double Room to the larger 28 sqm Deluxe Double/Twin Room, passing through the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, the only one with a private terrace and garden view. Each room also has a minibar, coffee machine and independent entrance, designed to give guests full autonomy.
The property, with no elevator and located on the third floor of a historic building, also offers a shared terrace and useful services such as luggage storage and a paid airport shuttle. The central location means the La Spezia Centrale train station, the seafront and the city’s main museums can all be reached on foot, making the B&B a practical base for visiting the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets.
The four rooms at B&B Cernaia 42 share amenities designed for everyday comfort: private bathroom with courtesy set, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar and coffee machine. Room sizes range from the 19 sqm Deluxe Double Room to the 28 sqm Deluxe Double/Twin Room, offering solutions suited to both couples and small groups of up to three people.
The Deluxe Double Room with Balcony is the only one overlooking a private terrace with garden and mountain views, while the Comfort Triple Room offers a flexible bed configuration, with the option of three single beds or one double bed plus a single. All rooms have an independent entrance and soundproofed walls, ensuring privacy even in the smaller rooms.
The only room in the property with a private balcony, overlooking the garden and surrounding mountains. Air-conditioned, with flat-screen TV and streaming services, it offers 21 sqm of space and a private bathroom, ideal for those who want their own outdoor corner.
The most compact of the B&B’s rooms, at 19 sqm, with a flexible bed configuration between a double bed and two single beds. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and courtesy set, independent entrance and view of the inner garden.
Designed for groups or families of up to three people, this 26 sqm room offers a versatile bed configuration, with the option of three separate single beds. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning and independent entrance complete the accommodation.
The largest room in the property, with 28 sqm of space and the same bed flexibility as the Comfort Triple, but designed for a maximum of two guests who want more space. Private bathroom, minibar and independent entrance for fully independent stays.
B&B Cernaia 42 offers guests a shared terrace, ideal for relaxing with a view over the city, and practical services such as luggage storage, private check-in and a paid airport shuttle. Those travelling by bicycle can take advantage of bicycle rental, while outdoor enthusiasts will find hiking and fishing opportunities nearby.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels and internet connection. There is also a refreshment corner with coffee machine, kettle and minibar, and breakfast can be served in the room upon request. Pets are allowed upon request, with a possible extra charge, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
B&B Cernaia 42 is located in the heart of La Spezia’s historic centre, along the Cernaia staircase, just steps from San Giorgio Castle and the ancient 14th-century Walls. The area is pedestrian and lively, dotted with coffee shops such as Caffe la Reserve and typical Ligurian restaurants less than 150 metres from the property, ideal for exploring alleys, shops and glimpses of the gulf on foot.
La Spezia Centrale train station is about 550 metres away, a convenient connection for those arriving by train who want to reach the Cinque Terre in just a few minutes along the coastal railway line. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 65 km away, also reachable via the property’s paid airport shuttle. Carrara Fair, a venue for trade fair events, is about 29 km away.
Guests staying at B&B Cernaia 42 can spend their days visiting the Amedeo Lia Museum, just 100 metres away, or the Technical Naval Museum, which tells the story of the city’s maritime history. In the summer months, Persico and Cantun beaches, about 5 km away, are the ideal destination for a day at the sea, while in every season the Cinque Terre trails offer hiking routes among terraced vineyards and villages perched above the sea. Clarisse Park, 300 metres away, is a green oasis handy for a break in the city.
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Guests particularly praise cleanliness (9.2) and staff friendliness (9.1), also appreciating the value for money. The central location scores the highest (9.4), while facilities, rated 8.2, remain the most notable area for improvement according to reviews.
No, B&B Cernaia 42 does not have private parking; it is located in La Spezia’s pedestrian historic centre, easily reachable on foot from the station.
Yes, B&B Cernaia 42 accepts pets upon request, with a possible extra charge to be confirmed at the time of booking.
B&B Cernaia 42 is about 550 metres from La Spezia Centrale train station, easily reachable on foot.
No, the rooms at B&B Cernaia 42 are located on the third floor of a historic building with no elevator.
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Yes, B&B Cernaia 42 offers free WiFi connection in all rooms and common areas.
B&B Cernaia 42 is just steps from San Giorgio Castle, the Amedeo Lia Museum and the Technical Naval Museum, all reachable within a few minutes on foot.
