A cozy bed and breakfast in the heart of La Spezia, just steps from the historic centre, with a garden-view room, air conditioning and free parking for guests.
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Francesca is a bed and breakfast in La Spezia, Liguria, less than two kilometres from Castello San Giorgio and 750 metres from La Spezia Centrale railway station. The property caters mainly to couples or travellers seeking a convenient base to explore La Spezia’s historic centre and the nearby beaches of the Gulf of Poets.
The only room type available, the Double Room, spans 73 square metres and features a French double bed, a private bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning, parquet flooring and views of the inner garden. Guests are provided with bed linen and towels, along with small comforts such as an electric kettle and a refrigerator in the room.
Among the main amenities are free WiFi, rated with the highest score by guests, and free parking, including spaces for people with disabilities. Italian breakfast is served every morning. The location makes it possible to reach museums such as the Amedeo Lia Museum and the Technical Naval Museum on foot, along with several restaurants and cafés in the city centre.
Francesca offers a single room type, the Double Room, designed for two people and spread over a generous 73 square metres, a spacious size for a B&B in the city centre. The room features a French double bed, parquet flooring, a wardrobe and a dining table, offering guests the chance to enjoy a meal independently thanks to an electric kettle and a refrigerator.
The private bathroom is furnished with a bathtub, bidet and hairdryer, while air conditioning and heating ensure a comfortable climate in every season. The windows open onto the inner garden view, a detail that makes the room particularly quiet compared to the street side. Bed linen and towels are included in the stay, along with a convenient power outlet near the bed for charging devices.
Spacious 73-square-metre room with a French double bed, parquet flooring and views of the property’s inner garden. The private bathroom features a bathtub, ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. The room is completed by a dining table, wardrobe, electric kettle and refrigerator, allowing for an independent stay even for main meals.
Francesca offers a selection of amenities designed for a practical stay in the centre of La Spezia. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and is among the aspects most appreciated by guests, who gave it the highest score. Parking is free and includes reserved spaces for people with disabilities, a useful detail for those arriving by car in a city whose historic centre often has restricted traffic.
The entire property is non-smoking and features air conditioning, heating and parquet or wooden flooring in the common areas. An iron with ironing board is available on request, as is an invoice for guests who need one for business purposes.
Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest. Italian breakfast is served every day, completing a range of services geared towards simplicity and convenience.
Francesca is located on Via Zara, in a residential neighbourhood just steps from the historic centre of La Spezia, among Liberty-style buildings and pedestrian streets leading to the seafront of the Gulf of Poets. The area is quiet yet well connected, with neighbourhood shops, bars and small restaurants within a few minutes’ walk.
La Spezia Centrale station is just 750 metres away, convenient for those wanting to travel to Genoa, Pisa or the Cinque Terre without a car. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 65 km away, a good hour’s drive. The nearest beaches, such as Spiaggia del Cantun and Spiaggia del Persico, are about 4-5 km away and easily reached by car or local public transport.
Guests staying here can spend a day visiting Castello San Giorgio, 1.4 km away, which overlooks the city and houses the archaeological museum, or stroll along the Mura Trecentesche less than a kilometre away. Art lovers will find the Amedeo Lia Museum 1.1 km away, with its collection of antique paintings, while the Technical Naval Museum, 1.5 km away, tells the story of the city’s maritime history, housed in the historic seat of the Military Arsenal. During the summer months La Spezia is also an excellent base for day trips to the Cinque Terre and the islands of Palmaria and Tino, while in winter the historic centre and its markets offer a more authentic, less touristy atmosphere.
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Guests especially praise the WiFi, rated with the highest possible score, and the cleanliness of the rooms, both close to excellence. Comfort and the host’s friendliness also receive good marks, while the value for money, though positive, remains the most modestly rated aspect.
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Yes, Francesca offers free parking to guests, with dedicated spaces also available for people with disabilities.
Yes, Francesca allows pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Francesca is about 1.4 km from Castello San Giorgio and 750 metres from La Spezia Centrale station, right in the heart of the city.
Yes, Francesca offers free WiFi throughout the property, a service that received the highest score from guests.
Check-in at Francesca is possible from 16:00 to 20:00; guests are asked to communicate their expected arrival time in advance.
Francesca offers the Double Room, spanning 73 sqm, with a French double bed, private bathroom with bathtub and garden view.
