Modern guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, with air-conditioned rooms, city views and Italian breakfast, a short walk from San Giorgio Castle.
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Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia is a newly built guest house, opened in 2024, located in the heart of the city just 600 metres from San Giorgio Castle.
The property is designed for those looking for comfortable, well-equipped rooms in a central location: every room is air-conditioned and features a desk, coffee machine, fridge, minibar, safe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bidet. Some rooms also offer a balcony with city views, while an electric kettle, bed linen and towels are guaranteed in all room types. The building is entirely non-smoking, a detail appreciated by those looking for clean, quiet surroundings.
In the morning guests can enjoy an Italian breakfast, also available as a takeaway for those with flexible schedules. The central location makes it possible to reach the city’s main historical and cultural points of interest on foot, from the Amedeo Lia Museum to the Naval Museum, making the property a practical base for exploring La Spezia and its seafront, the heart of the Gulf of Poets.
The rooms at Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia share features designed for everyday comfort: air conditioning, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, minibar, private bathroom with bidet and city views. An electric kettle and bed and bath linen are guaranteed in every room type, as is the desk for those travelling on business.
The three available options differ mainly in size and a few distinctive details. The Deluxe Double Room, the largest at 27 sqm, focuses on space and comfort. The Double Room with Balcony, more compact at 18 sqm, stands out for its private outdoor space with city views. The Spacious Double Room, at 21 sqm, adds a shower with courtesy set and hairdryer. All accommodate up to two people with an extra-large double bed.
The most spacious of the three room types, with 27 sqm available, this room offers an air-conditioned environment with city views, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and a tea and coffee set. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet and hairdryer, with complimentary toiletries.
More compact than the other two, at 18 sqm, this is the only room in the property with a private balcony offering city views, ideal for those who want direct access to the outdoors. It still features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a coffee machine.
With an intermediate size of 21 sqm, this room stands out for its private bathroom with shower, courtesy set, bidet and hairdryer, plus a wardrobe and city views. A good balance between space and amenities compared to the other two available room types.
Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, as well as air conditioning and heating in every room. The building is equipped with a lift, with upper floors also accessible for those with mobility difficulties, and offers private check-in and check-out for a more discreet stay.
Security is guaranteed 24 hours a day, with fire extinguishers and a safe available, while the entire property is non-smoking, including all rooms. An invoice for the stay can be provided upon request.
As for connectivity, cable and satellite TV channels, radio and telephone are available in the rooms. The minibar and tea and coffee set complete the amenities designed for breakfast or small snacks directly in the room, making the stay practical even for short or business trips.
Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia occupies a modern building in the historic centre of the city, on Via XXVII Marzo, a short walk from the ancient Trecentesche Walls and San Giorgio Castle, which overlooks the hill 500 metres from the property. The area is lively and pedestrian-friendly, with bars and restaurants reachable within a few minutes on foot, ideal for those who want to get around without a car.
La Spezia Centrale railway station is just 450 metres away, a real advantage for those arriving by train who want to quickly reach the Cinque Terre or Portovenere. The Amedeo Lia Museum is 400 metres away, the Technical Naval Museum about 1 km, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 65 km away, a reference point for those arriving by plane. The nearest beaches, such as Spiaggia del Cantun and Spiaggia del Persico, are about 5 km away.
La Spezia is the ideal gateway to the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets: in summer, train connections allow you to reach Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso in just a few minutes, while in winter the city itself offers a historic centre to explore at a relaxed pace, between the seafront, museums and the covered market. Parco delle Clarisse and Viale Mazzini, both less than a kilometre away, are great for an evening stroll away from the traffic of the centre.
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Guests particularly praise cleanliness and comfort, both close to the maximum score, and the central location, much appreciated by couples. Staff and services also receive high ratings, while the value for money remains solid overall.
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No, Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia offers free WiFi throughout the property, although guests’ score for this service is among the lowest of the categories rated.
Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia is just 450 metres from La Spezia Centrale railway station, easily reachable on foot.
No, Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia does not offer parking for guests.
No, Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia does not allow access to minors, regardless of the presence of a parent.
Home 501 Guest House – La Spezia offers an Italian breakfast, also available as a takeaway for those with flexible schedules.
