Guest house in the heart of La Spezia, with air-conditioned rooms, sea or city views and panoramic balconies, just steps from Castello San Giorgio.
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La Cattedrale is a guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, about 900 metres from Castello San Giorgio and a short distance from the city’s main museums.
The property is aimed mainly at couples and families looking for spacious, well-kept rooms with views over the city or the sea. The three room types range from the 14 sqm Standard Double Room to the 33 sqm Family Room with Mountain View, the latter also featuring a kitchenette with dishwasher and stovetop, ideal for longer stays or larger groups. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with bidet, flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee machine.
WiFi is free throughout the property, while parking, available in a garage, comes at an extra cost. The central location makes it possible to reach restaurants, cafés and the city’s main historic sights on foot, including the Amedeo Lia Museum and the Technical Naval Museum. La Spezia Centrale station is about 1.2 km away.
The rooms at La Cattedrale stand out for their generous space compared to the average guest house in the centre, with sizes ranging from 14 to 33 sqm, and for their attention to views: some units look out over the sea, others over the city or the surrounding hills. All share air conditioning, soundproofing, private bathroom with bidet and toiletries, flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar and coffee machine, elements that ensure a comfortable stay regardless of the room type chosen.
The range includes the Standard Double Room, more compact but with a sea view, the Deluxe with balcony and whirlpool tub, and the Family Room with a full kitchenette complete with dishwasher, designed for those staying longer or travelling as three. Each room type carries a distinctive feature that makes it suited to different needs, from couples seeking romance to families wanting kitchen independence.
The most compact of the three room types, with a well-organised 14 sqm and sea or city views from the windows. Featuring a private bathroom with bidet, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar, it is the ideal solution for a couple looking for an essential stay that is still carefully finished.
Larger than the Standard and the only one of the three offering a whirlpool tub and private balcony with sea view. An option designed for those seeking a little extra comfort during their stay, while still keeping air conditioning and a private bathroom as standard.
The largest of the rooms, with 33 sqm and capacity for three people thanks to the sofa bed paired with the double bed. It is the only one with a full kitchenette featuring a dishwasher and stovetop, plus a balcony with views over the surrounding hills, designed for families or extended stays.
La Cattedrale provides guests with free WiFi in all areas of the property and garage parking, available for an extra fee for those arriving by car. The rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with marble or tiled floors and heating, in an entirely non-smoking building.
Each room has a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and slippers, as well as a desk, wardrobe, refrigerator and coffee machine. The availability of family rooms also makes the property suitable for small groups or families with children.
Among the technological features, there is no shortage of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and internet connection, while the minibar in each unit allows guests to keep drinks and snacks on hand without having to go out.
La Cattedrale is located in the historic centre of La Spezia, in a residential building in the neighbourhood that developed around the Cathedral and the pedestrian streets of the centre. The area is lively and well served, with shops, bars and small local restaurants just steps from the entrance, such as Antica Salumeria Gerali and Pasticceria Perutelli, both only 50 metres away.
The central location makes every outing convenient: La Spezia Centrale station can be reached on foot in a few minutes, about 1.2 km away, while Castello San Giorgio, with its archaeological museum, is 600 metres away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport, the closest reference point for those arriving by plane, is about 64 km away. For those travelling by car, parking is available in a paid garage, handy for leaving the vehicle without having to drive around the centre.
La Spezia is an excellent base for exploring the Cinque Terre and the Gulf, but it already has plenty to see in itself: the Amedeo Lia Museum houses a collection of old paintings, while the Technical Naval Museum tells the maritime history of the city, both within a kilometre. The nearest beaches, such as Sporting Beach and Spiaggia del Persico, are about 5 km away and are a popular destination in the summer months, while in spring and autumn the seafront and urban parks like Parco delle Clarisse offer peaceful walks amid greenery and views over the gulf.
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Guests particularly praise cleanliness (9.8) and staff (9.7), followed by room comfort (9.6). The central location is also well regarded, rated 9.5, especially by couples. The value for money score, while solid at 8.9, remains the most moderate rating among the categories.
La Cattedrale is located in the historic centre of La Spezia, about 600 metres from Castello San Giorgio and a short walk from the neighbourhood’s bars, restaurants and shops.
Yes, La Cattedrale has garage parking, which guests can use for an extra cost on top of the stay.
Yes, La Cattedrale offers free WiFi in all areas of the property, rated by guests with the maximum score of 10.
No, La Cattedrale does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at La Cattedrale is possible from 15:00 to 23:00, while check-out must be done between 08:00 and 10:00.
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Yes, La Cattedrale welcomes children of all ages and has a 33 sqm family room with a kitchenette, although cots or extra beds are not available.
