Family-run guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, just steps from Castello San Giorgio, with air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and buffet breakfast.
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Ostello San Giovanni Bosco is a guest house in the heart of La Spezia, just 800 metres from Castello San Giorgio, designed for those looking for a practical and well-connected stay in the city.
The property offers guests a common room, a shared kitchen, a children’s play area and a terrace for relaxing. All rooms are non-smoking and feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer. The range includes single, double, triple and quadruple options, suitable for solo travellers as well as families or small groups.
Breakfast, served every morning, offers continental, Italian, gluten-free and buffet options. The central location makes it possible to reach museums such as Amedeo Lia and the Technical Naval Museum on foot, as well as La Spezia Centrale train station, just 300 metres away. Couples particularly appreciate the area, rated 9.6 for a stay for two. Private parking is available on site for those arriving by car.
Ostello San Giovanni Bosco offers five room types, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels and electric kettle, designed to suit different needs: from the solo traveller to the large family. Every option includes free toiletries, bidet and hairdryer, ensuring a consistent level of comfort throughout the property.
The range goes from the compact 12 sqm Single Room, ideal for solo travellers, to the larger 20 sqm Quadruple Room with three beds, as well as the Double Room and the Triple Room, both 18 sqm but with different bed configurations. The rooms have an independent entrance and are located in an entirely non-smoking property, with a common room, shared kitchen and terrace available to all guests.
The most compact of the available rooms, designed for solo travellers. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, an independent entrance and a wardrobe. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels complete an essential but functional option.
This is the largest room in the property, with 20 sqm available for groups or large families thanks to the three combined beds. The private bathroom with shower and bidet, the tea and coffee kettle and the independent entrance make it suitable for shared stays without sacrificing personal space.
Designed for couples, it offers a single large double bed in 18 sqm of space. The private bathroom with shower and bidet, the free toiletries and the tea and coffee kettle complete a practical option for those seeking privacy without the need for extra space.
The same size as the Double Room but configured for three people, thanks to the combination of a single bed and a large double bed. Ideal for small groups or families with one child, it retains a private bathroom with shower, bidet and electric kettle.
Ostello San Giovanni Bosco offers guests common areas designed for sharing: a common room with a TV area, a shared kitchen, a children’s play area and a terrace to spend relaxing moments. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift to reach the upper floors.
Every room is air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free WiFi. Among the general services are key access, outdoor CCTV cameras, heating and the availability of family rooms.
For dining, special diet menus are available on request, while parking, although not free, is available on site. Breakfast, served every morning, offers continental, Italian, gluten-free and buffet options.
Ostello San Giovanni Bosco is located in the historic centre of La Spezia, on Via Roma, just steps from the fourteenth-century walls and the city’s main points of interest. The area is lively and well served, with bars, cafés and restaurants just steps from the entrance: Osteria 17 Bix is 100 metres away, while Accanto and L’Osteria della Corte are just 50 metres away.
La Spezia Centrale train station is just 300 metres away, making the property convenient for those arriving by train and wishing to get around without a car. Castello San Giorgio is 600 metres away, the Amedeo Lia Museum 300 metres away and the Technical Naval Museum 900 metres away, all reachable on foot in a few minutes. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 65 km away, the closest option for those arriving by plane.
La Spezia is a convenient starting point for exploring the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets: Persico and Cantun beaches are about 4.8 and 4.6 km away, ideal for a day trip in the summer months. In the city you can visit museums, Parco delle Clarisse for a green break and the historic monuments of the centre, while in winter the proximity to the station makes it easier to visit the villages of Liguria and northern Tuscany.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.4, and the central location, with an excellent 9.6. Cleanliness and value for money remain above 9, while services and comfort stay solid, confirming an overall very positive experience for those seeking convenience in the city.
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No, Ostello San Giovanni Bosco does not accept pets during the stay.
Yes, Ostello San Giovanni Bosco offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms.
Yes, Ostello San Giovanni Bosco includes breakfast, available in continental, Italian, gluten-free and buffet versions.
The minimum check-in age at Ostello San Giovanni Bosco is 18; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Ostello San Giovanni Bosco is about 600 metres from Castello San Giorgio, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Ostello San Giovanni Bosco has private parking on site, not included free of charge in the rate.
