A guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, just steps from the sea and the museums, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi for a comfortable, well-connected stay.
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Barby 1 is a guest house in the heart of La Spezia, about 250 metres from La Spezia Centrale railway station and a short walk from the 14th-century walls and the city’s historic centre.
The property offers four types of double room, all between 18 and 20 square metres, designed for couples visiting the city or setting off for the Cinque Terre. Each room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with toiletries and bidet, flat-screen TV and a wardrobe; some feature a balcony overlooking the street, while others offer extra amenities such as an electric kettle and independent heating.
Barby 1 is entirely non-smoking and offers free WiFi throughout the property. Its central location makes it possible to reach restaurants, cafés and the city’s main museums on foot, including the Amedeo Lia Museum and the Technical Naval Museum, as well as San Giorgio Castle, making it a practical base for visiting La Spezia and the Gulf of Poets without needing a car.
The four rooms at Barby 1 are all double rooms, ranging between 18 and 20 square metres, designed to accommodate up to two people. In each one, the private bathroom is equipped with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while air conditioning and a flat-screen TV are guaranteed throughout the property.
What sets the room types apart are certain details: the Double Room with Balcony and the King Room with Balcony offer a private outdoor view, ideal for those who want a bit of fresh air during their stay, while the Spacious Double Room and the King Room focus on extra comforts such as an electric kettle and independent heating. All rooms are non-smoking and have a wardrobe for storing luggage comfortably.
An 18 sqm double room with a private balcony overlooking the street, one of the two most compact room types in the property. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the room features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.
At 20 sqm, this is the largest room with a balcony in the property, fitted with an extra-large double bed. The private bathroom offers a bidet and hairdryer, and the room also includes an electric kettle and heating, plus a flat-screen TV.
The same 20 sqm as the King Room with Balcony, but without an outdoor view, made up for by a more complete set of amenities: shower, bidet and toiletries in the bathroom, plus an electric kettle and heating in the room alongside air conditioning and a TV.
The most compact of the four rooms along with the Double Room with Balcony, but without a balcony: 18 sqm with an extra-large bed, a private bathroom with shower and bidet, plus an electric kettle and independent heating compared to its twin in size.
Barby 1 focuses on amenities designed for a practical stay in the centre of La Spezia. Every room is air-conditioned and has independent heating, in a property that is entirely non-smoking, a policy that also applies to the rooms.
The bathroom lacks nothing: toilet, bidet, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and towels are provided in every room, along with a wardrobe or closet, an electric kettle and a refrigerator for greater independence during the stay.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is a flat-screen TV in every room. An invoice can be provided on request, a useful detail for those travelling for work. These elements make Barby 1 a functional solution for both short stays and longer stays in the city.
Barby 1 is located on Via Torino, in the heart of La Spezia, just a short walk from the 14th-century walls (100 metres) and the neighbourhood that develops around the city’s historic centre, among pedestrian streets, shops and eateries. The area is lively, frequented by both residents and tourists passing through on their way to the Cinque Terre, with restaurants such as Oncio Burger and Accanto just a few metres from the entrance.
La Spezia Centrale railway station is only 250 metres away, a convenient connection for those arriving by train who want to reach Riomaggiore, Vernazza or Monterosso al Mare within minutes along the Cinque Terre line. Those travelling by car will find several beaches along the gulf within a few kilometres, including Cantun Beach (4.7 km) and Persico Beach (4.9 km). Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 65 km away, a good hour’s drive.
A few minutes’ walk away are the Amedeo Lia Museum, with its collection of ancient art, the Technical Naval Museum dedicated to the city’s maritime history, and San Giorgio Castle, which overlooks the gulf from above. In summer, the seafront and the walks towards Parco delle Clarisse are the perfect opportunity for an evening outdoors, while in winter the historic centre comes alive with markets and lit-up shops along the central streets, just steps from the property.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (9.7) and cleanliness (9.6), followed by comfort and service, both among the best in the category. The value for money also convinces, while the staff receive very high ratings for helpfulness. Overall, guests describe Barby 1 as a reliable and well-located option in the centre of La Spezia.
No, Barby 1 does not offer free private parking.
No, Barby 1 does not allow pets on the property.
Yes, Barby 1 offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms.
No, Barby 1 does not offer a breakfast service.
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La Spezia Centrale station is about 250 metres from Barby 1, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Barby 1 is particularly suited to couples, who rate the property’s location 9.6.
