Guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, just a short walk from Castello San Giorgio, with air-conditioned rooms and an excellent score for its location.
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L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio is a non-smoking guest house in the heart of La Spezia, just 200 metres from the Technical Naval Museum and 700 metres from Castello San Giorgio.
The property is aimed at those looking for a practical base to explore the city on foot: the Amedeo Lia Museum is about 600 metres away, La Spezia Centrale railway station is 1.3 km away, while the historic centre with its bars and restaurants sits right outside the door. Couples particularly appreciate this location, awarding it a score of 9.3 for a two-person stay.
The air-conditioned rooms, each with a private bathroom with bidet, offer a desk, coffee machine, fridge and safe, as well as a flat-screen TV and included bed linen and towels. WiFi is free throughout the property, a detail guests have rewarded with the maximum score. The combination of a central location, functional rooms and attention to cleanliness makes L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio a solid choice for anyone visiting La Spezia and the Gulf of Poets, whether for work, as a stop along the Ligurian Riviera, or to reach the Cinque Terre by train.
L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio offers two room types, both designed to provide a practical stay in the centre of La Spezia. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a private bathroom with bidet, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, fridge, safe and desk, with bed linen and towels always included in the stay.
The main difference between the two types lies in space and capacity: the Double Room, more compact at 18 sqm, is designed for two people, while the Superior Double Room, at 24 sqm, can accommodate up to three guests and adds details such as marble or tiled floors, an electric kettle and a minibar. Both options share the same large double bed and the same attention to practicality, making the choice a matter of available space and budget rather than basic comfort, which is guaranteed in every room of the guest house.
The Double Room is the more compact of the two options, with 18 sqm designed for two guests. Equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, it does not offer extra beds, making it ideal for a couple looking for an essential, functional base in the city centre.
Larger than the standard Double Room, this 24 sqm Superior room can accommodate up to three people and stands out for its tiled or marble floors, minibar and electric kettle, details absent from the basic room type. A good choice for those wanting a bit more comfort during their stay.
L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio offers guests an entirely non-smoking property, with wheelchair access and rooms also designed for guests with disabilities. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage and an in-room safe ensure a worry-free stay, while a lift makes the upper floors accessible too.
Every room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom with bath or shower, bidet, hairdryer, complimentary bathroom products and a coffee machine, as well as a desk and fridge for longer stays. The flat-screen TV with satellite channels and internet connection complete the technology on offer.
General services include an on-site mini-market, hairdresser/beauty salon and an iron available on request. For an extra touch, the property also offers wine and champagne, a detail that fits well with the well-kept atmosphere of the guest house in La Spezia’s historic centre.
L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio is located in the beating heart of La Spezia, on Via B. Fazio, an area guests themselves describe as one of the most popular in the city, earning a score of 9.5 for its location. The neighbourhood is lively with bars and restaurants right at the doorstep, such as Mistura Fina just 30 metres away and Birreria 88 at 50 metres, and retains a historic character thanks to its proximity to protected monuments and sites.
Getting around is easy: La Spezia Centrale railway station is 1.1 km away, while La Spezia Migliarina station is 2.7 km away, convenient for those arriving by train along the line leading to the Cinque Terre. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 64 km away. The Technical Naval Museum is just 100 metres away, Castello San Giorgio 350 metres and the Amedeo Lia Museum 500 metres, making the property a convenient base for visiting the main cultural sights on foot.
For leisure time, the historic centre offers walks along Viale Mazzini and through Parco delle Clarisse, both just a few minutes on foot, while the beaches of the Gulf of Poets, such as Spiaggia del Persico and Spiaggia di Portovenere, can be reached in just a few kilometres for a day at the sea in low or high season. The Cinque Terre remain an ideal destination by train from La Spezia Centrale, as do Portovenere and the islands of the Gulf, easily visited by boat in the warmer months.
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Guests especially praise cleanliness (9.5) and location (9.5), as well as the free WiFi rated with the maximum score. Staff and room comfort are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, though solid, remains the relatively lower-scoring aspect.
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No, L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio does not allow pets during the stay.
The scrape does not indicate a dedicated parking service for L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio; it is advisable to check with the property for nearby parking options.
L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio is located in the historic centre of La Spezia, about 100 metres from the Technical Naval Museum and 350 metres from Castello San Giorgio.
Yes, all rooms at L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and coffee machine.
La Spezia Centrale railway station is about 1.1 km from L’Approdo Dell’Ammiraglio, convenient for those arriving by train, including from the Cinque Terre.
Yes, the property offers accessible rooms, wheelchair access and a lift to reach the upper floors.
