Cozy guest house in the heart of La Spezia, with terrace, garden and air-conditioned rooms just steps from Castello San Giorgio and the central station.
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La maison du lion is a guest house located in La Spezia, Liguria, about 1.5 km from Castello San Giorgio and just 650 meters from La Spezia Centrale station. The property stands out for its attention to detail and outdoor common areas, including a garden and a terrace offering views over the city.
The rooms, almost all with a balcony and garden or city view, are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safe and a private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer. Some units offer a coffee machine and a private entrance, making the stay flexible and private.
Italian breakfast is served every morning, while express check-in and check-out simplify guests’ arrival and departure. The central location allows guests to reach museums, restaurants and the city’s ancient gates on foot, making La maison du lion a practical choice for those visiting La Spezia and the Gulf of Poets, including for excursions to the Cinque Terre.
The rooms at La maison du lion share an essential, well-kept layout: air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer, and linens provided by the property. Three of the four room types offered are Double Rooms with Balcony, 16 square meters, with a private terrace and garden or city view, ideal for those who want an outdoor spot without straying from the historic center.
The Standard Double Room, slightly larger at 18 square meters, stands out for its private entrance, soundproofed walls and tea and coffee maker, though without its own balcony. All room types accommodate up to two people with a large double bed, and are best suited to couples visiting the city or passing through on their way to the Cinque Terre.
Air-conditioned double room of 16 sqm with balcony and private terrace offering a garden view, plus a flat-screen TV with streaming and a fully equipped private bathroom.
Identical in size to the first Double Room with Balcony, this unit offers the same garden-view terrace but with a slightly different outlook over the city, plus a coffee machine in the room.
The third variant of the Double Room with Balcony, it keeps the same 16 sqm and garden-view terrace as its sister rooms, distinguished by its furniture layout and a wider city view from the balcony.
The most spacious in the range at 18 sqm, it is the only one without a balcony but makes up for it with a private entrance, soundproofed walls and a tea and coffee maker, plus a walk-in shower in the private bathroom.
La maison du lion offers a selection of services designed to make the stay practical and comfortable. The garden and the terrace with an outdoor dining area are the most appreciated common spaces, ideal for relaxing after a day in the city. The property is entirely non-smoking and features 24-hour security, with CCTV both outside and in common areas.
Every room is air-conditioned, and some units offer a private entrance and soundproofing, ensuring greater privacy for guests. Free on-street parking is a valuable benefit for those visiting the center of La Spezia by car.
For connectivity, the property provides free WiFi throughout, while a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and streaming services is available in every room. Italian breakfast is served every morning, completing an essential but well-kept range of services.
La maison du lion is located in the heart of La Spezia, just steps from the historic center and its ancient fortifications. The area is among the liveliest in the city, with Porta Castellazzo 700 meters away and the 14th-Century Walls 900 meters away, remnants of the medieval past that coexist with cafes, pastry shops and restaurants such as Pasta Fresca Ambrosini, just 100 meters from the property.
La Spezia Centrale station can be reached in a few minutes on foot, about 650 meters away, a convenient connection for those arriving by train or wishing to travel to the Cinque Terre and Genoa. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 66 km away, while the city center with its museums can be entirely explored on foot: the Amedeo Lia Museum is 1.3 km away and Castello San Giorgio 1.5 km away.
Guests can spend their days visiting the historic center, strolling along Viale Mazzini to the Monument to Garibaldi, or organizing excursions to Spiaggia del Persico and Spiaggia del Cantun beaches, both about 5 km away. In summer the gulf is ideal for boat trips to Portovenere and the Cinque Terre, while in the cooler months the Parco delle Clarisse and the civic museums offer a cultural alternative just steps from the property.
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Reviews particularly praise cleanliness and staff, both close to the maximum score, followed by comfort and services. The central location also receives excellent ratings, while the value for money confirms a very positive perception of value among guests.
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No, La maison du lion does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, La maison du lion offers free on-street parking near the property.
The minimum age for check-in at La maison du lion is 18; children are not permitted access.
Yes, La maison du lion serves an Italian-style breakfast included in the stay.
La maison du lion accepts cash payments only.
La maison du lion is located in the center of La Spezia, about 650 meters from the train station and 1.5 km from Castello San Giorgio.
