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The Vernazza Main Plaza – Rooms & Apartment
Guest house in the historic centre of Vernazza, 30 metres from the sea, with air-conditioned rooms and a spacious apartment for families or large groups, just steps from the train station.

Guest house in the centre of Vernazza, just steps from the beach and the train station, with simple rooms, private bathroom and free WiFi in the heart of the Cinque Terre.
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Le Stanze del Barbara is a guest house located in the heart of Vernazza, about 200 metres from the village beach and just steps from the local train station. The property, entirely non-smoking, offers three room types designed for short or extended stays in the Cinque Terre.
The rooms range from 9 to 30 square metres and accommodate one to three people: all have a private bathroom with courtesy set, hairdryer and bidet, while the two larger room types offer a view over the village rooftops. The furnishings include a wardrobe, bed linen and tiled floors, with heating and, in one of the rooms, air conditioning.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is an independent entrance for each unit. The location, right in the centre of Vernazza, allows guests to walk to restaurants, bars and the trail that enters the Cinque Terre National Park. Couples particularly appreciate this aspect, giving the location a score of 9.3. From here, it’s easy to organise day trips to Monterosso, Corniglia and the other villages of the coastal park.

The three rooms at Le Stanze del Barbara differ mainly in size and capacity, but share some basic features: private bathroom with shower, bidet and courtesy set, wardrobe, bed linen and independent entrance. Solo travellers can choose the most compact room, at 9 square metres, designed for a single guest with a single bed.
The two larger rooms, at 20 and 30 square metres, accommodate up to three people with a combination of one single bed and one large double bed, and both offer a view over the rooftops of Vernazza. One of the two, the Triple Room, adds air conditioning, while the Large Double Room features more generous spaces and tiled floors. Free WiFi is included in all rooms.
The most compact of the property’s rooms, at 9 square metres designed for a single guest. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, as well as an independent entrance, wardrobe, tiled floors and heating. Unlike the other two room types, it does not offer a city view, but it remains the best choice for solo travellers looking for simplicity.
At 20 square metres and with space for three people, this room is the only one in the property equipped with air conditioning, a valuable feature during the summer months in the Cinque Terre. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the window offers a view over the rooftops of Vernazza’s historic centre. The independent entrance and wardrobe complete the amenities.
This is the largest room in the property, with 30 square metres spread over tiled floors and a view over the rooftops of Vernazza. The private bathroom offers a shower and bidet, while heating and an independent entrance make it a good option for extended stays. Unlike the Triple Room, it does not have air conditioning, but it makes up for it with the most generous space in the entire property.
Le Stanze del Barbara offers rooms with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a wardrobe, refrigerator and bed linen provided. Each unit is served by free WiFi and an electrical outlet near the bed, conveniences designed for practical stays in the centre of Vernazza.
The property, entirely non-smoking, is just steps from the village beach and features marble or tiled floors, heating and an independent entrance for each room, as well as a fan during the warmer months. An invoice is available on request for those travelling for work.
Among the strengths noted by guests, the private bathroom, free internet connection and proximity to the sea stand out, making Le Stanze del Barbara a practical base for exploring the Cinque Terre without straying from the centre of Vernazza.
Le Stanze del Barbara is located in the heart of Vernazza, one of the most photographed villages of the Cinque Terre, perched between the hills and the Ligurian Sea. The property occupies a building in the historic centre, just metres from the alleys leading down to the small harbour, in a pedestrian area lively with bars, restaurants and local shops. Vernazza’s beach is about 100 metres away, while the village’s train station is only 50 metres away, very convenient for getting around the coast without a car.
From the centre of Vernazza, it takes just a few minutes by train to reach Monterosso al Mare, about 3 km away, and Corniglia, with its beach 2.3 km away. La Spezia Centrale, the area’s main railway hub, is about 25 km away, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 107 km away, the most practical option for those arriving by air. In the immediate surroundings there are several places to eat, such as Lunch Box and Trattoria Incadase da Piva, both just steps from the property’s entrance.
Vernazza is a good base for those who want to walk along the trails of the Cinque Terre National Park, which begins about 100 metres from the property and connects the village to Monterosso, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore with panoramic routes over the sea. In summer, the area is well suited to swimming and boat trips along the coast, while in spring and autumn the trails among the vineyard terraces offer a quieter atmosphere, ideal for those seeking less crowded walks and views over the Ligurian coast.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality, rated 9.7, and the central location in Vernazza, with a score of 9.6. Cleanliness (9.4) and room comfort (9.2) are also highly appreciated. The value for money remains solid, at 8.9, while WiFi receives the lowest score, at 5.
No, Le Stanze del Barbara does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at Le Stanze del Barbara is possible from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
No, Le Stanze del Barbara does not include breakfast among its amenities.
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Yes, Le Stanze del Barbara is located about 100 metres from Vernazza’s beach.
No, Le Stanze del Barbara does not require a minimum age for check-in.
Yes, Le Stanze del Barbara provides free WiFi connection in all rooms.