Guest house in the heart of Riomaggiore, a few steps from the beach and the Cinque Terre National Park, with air-conditioned rooms and city views.
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Nel cuore di rio is a guest house located in Riomaggiore, a village of the Cinque Terre, just 600 metres from the local beach and 150 metres from the entrance to the Cinque Terre National Park. Riomaggiore railway station is 400 metres away, convenient for those who want to travel along the coast without a car.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with city views, equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and a desk. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, as well as toiletries, a bidet and bed linen provided. Soundproofing is designed to ensure peaceful rest despite the village’s central location.
WiFi is free throughout the property, while parking is available for a fee with a car return service. The surrounding area offers numerous restaurants just steps away, such as Pizzeria da Mam’Angela only 40 metres away, and it is a convenient starting point for exploring the other villages of the Cinque Terre, including Manarola, reachable by train in just a few minutes.
The two room types offered by nel cuore di rio, the Basic Triple and the Comfort Triple, share the same layout and amenities: air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, coffee machine, private entrance, soundproofed walls and city views. Both accommodate up to three people with the same combination of a single bed and an extra-large double bed, designed for small groups or families travelling together.
The main difference lies in the size and type of shower: the Basic Triple measures 16 sqm and features a walk-in shower, while the Comfort Triple is larger, with 20 sqm available, and offers a traditional shower. In both cases, the private bathroom includes a bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, for a practical stay in the heart of the village of Riomaggiore.
The more compact of the two room types, with 16 sqm of space and a walk-in shower in the private bathroom. Featuring an independent entrance, soundproofed walls, air conditioning and city views, it is designed for those seeking an essential yet complete solution in the heart of Riomaggiore.
Larger than the Basic, with 20 sqm available and a traditional shower instead of a walk-in shower. It retains the same basic amenities, private entrance, air conditioning, city views, but offers more space for those staying as a group of three.
The property offers guests free WiFi in all areas, air conditioning and a shuttle service, useful for those arriving without their own car in the village of Riomaggiore. A parking service with car return is also available, convenient given the limited road access in the historic centre.
The rooms are designed to ensure tranquillity: soundproofing, non-smoking rooms and allergy-free features are present in several rooms, while luggage storage and private check-in simplify arrival and departure. The property is entirely non-smoking and has carbon monoxide detectors and access with magnetic keys.
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an electric kettle. Private bathrooms include a shower or bathtub, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bathroom products, with bed linen and towels provided as standard.
Nel cuore di rio is located in the historic centre of Riomaggiore, the easternmost village of the Cinque Terre, just 600 metres from the main beach and 150 metres from the entrance to the Cinque Terre National Park. The area retains the typical atmosphere of Ligurian fishing villages, with colourful houses perched on the hillside and narrow alleys leading down to the small harbour.
Riomaggiore railway station is just 400 metres away, while Manarola’s station is a little over a kilometre away: from here, regional trains quickly connect the five villages and the city of La Spezia, whose central station is about 12 km away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is the closest option for those arriving by air, at about 69-94 km away. In the immediate vicinity of the property there are several places to eat, including Pizzeria da Mam’Angela 40 metres away and the restaurant Primo Piatto 100 metres away.
In summer, the coast is well suited to walks along the scenic trails connecting the villages, such as the famous stretch towards Manarola, while in the low season Riomaggiore keeps a more intimate atmosphere, ideal for visiting the Castello San Giorgio and the museums of La Spezia, such as the Amedeo Lia Museum, about 6 km away. Nature lovers can also reach more secluded beaches such as Persico beach, about 5.6 km along the coast.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality and the comfort of the rooms, both rated 9.4. The value for money is also highly appreciated. Cleanliness and location, while still solid at 8.7, come across as slightly more modest in reviews compared to the other aspects.
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No, nel cuore di rio does not allow pets during the stay.
No, nel cuore di rio offers a parking and car return service for a fee, not included free of charge in the stay.
The rooms at nel cuore di rio are located about 600 metres from Riomaggiore beach, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, all rooms at nel cuore di rio have a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer.
Yes, Riomaggiore railway station is just 400 metres from nel cuore di rio, with direct connections to the other villages of the Cinque Terre.
Yes, nel cuore di rio offers free WiFi connection in all rooms and common areas of the property.
