Family-run guest house in Chiavari, 500 metres from the sea, with a terrace, buffet breakfast and air-conditioned rooms for families and couples.
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Piccolo Borgo is a guest house in Chiavari, Liguria, just 500 metres from the beach and a short walk from the city’s historic centre. The property is designed for those looking for a convenient base to explore the Tigullio, with a communal terrace, non-smoking rooms and free WiFi throughout.
The six room types available, ranging from 15 to 21 square metres, are all air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee machine. Some offer views of the city or the inner courtyard, while the Double Room with Terrace has its own panoramic outdoor space. The largest family accommodation can host up to four people.
In the morning, a buffet breakfast is served with Italian, vegan and gluten-free options. Guests can rent bicycles directly at the property and organise excursions on foot, by canoe or by bike in the surrounding area. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge, while private parking nearby is available for a fee.
The rooms at Piccolo Borgo share the same basic features: air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar and coffee machine, as well as bed linen and towels provided for every stay. Sizes range from 15 to 21 square metres, and the choice among the six room types mainly depends on the number of guests and the type of view desired.
The Double Room for Families, the largest at 21 sqm, can accommodate up to four people and overlooks the inner courtyard. The other, more compact options mostly face the city: among these, the Double Room with Terrace stands out as the only one with a balcony and a private outdoor space, while the Double Room with External Private Bathroom is distinguished by its bathroom located outside the room. Bed configurations include flexible solutions with single beds, large double beds and sofa beds, suitable for both couples and small groups.
The most spacious room in the property at 21 sqm, this family room overlooks the inner courtyard and can accommodate up to four people thanks to the combination of single beds and a large double bed. It features a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee machine.
A 16 sqm room with city views, freely configurable with either a large double bed or two separate single beds, ideal for adapting to both couples and friends travelling together. A private bathroom, air conditioning and minibar complete the amenities.
The same size as the Twin Room but with one distinctive feature: the private bathroom, still equipped with a shower and hairdryer, is located outside the room. It overlooks the city and is air-conditioned, with a flat-screen TV and minibar.
The only room in the property with its own panoramic terrace overlooking the city, in addition to a balcony. The sofa bed combined with the large double bed also makes it comfortable for a short stay for three, with a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Although the same size as the room with a terrace, this option hosts up to three people thanks to the sofa bed combined with the large double bed, without a private outdoor space but with city views and full air-conditioned amenities.
The simplest option in the range, designed for a solo guest or those looking for a more budget-friendly solution: a single bed, private bathroom, air conditioning and city view, without giving up a flat-screen TV and minibar.
Piccolo Borgo provides guests with a communal terrace, a lounge with a TV area and free WiFi throughout the property. Those who like to move independently can rent bicycles directly on site, while excursions on foot, canoe outings and fishing trips can be organised nearby, thanks to the proximity to the sea and the coastal trails.
Every room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels and streaming services, minibar and coffee machine. Daily housekeeping is provided and luggage storage is available for guests arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out.
Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge, and the property is entirely non-smoking. Parking, not located directly on site, is available nearby for a fee.
Piccolo Borgo is located in the heart of Chiavari, in a residential area a short walk from the historic centre and the seafront, among streets lined with bars and small restaurants. The property is surrounded by neighbourhood eateries and cafés, such as Enjoy Burger just 30 metres away and Enoteca Bisson at 350 metres, making it easy to have dinner or a snack without going far.
Chiavari Beach is reachable in just a few minutes on foot, around 500 metres away, while Chiavari Station is 450 metres away, useful for travelling along the Riviera di Levante towards Portofino or Sestri Levante. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 37 km away, a convenient link for those arriving by plane. Casa Carbone, a civic museum with painting collections, is 2.1 km away, while the Torre del Borgo is 2.3 km away.
In summer, the proximity to the sea allows guests to alternate between swimming at Chiavari or Lavagna beaches and strolls through the historic centre, while all year round the area is well suited to hiking and cycling thanks to the hillside trails of the Tigullio, with the Punta Manara forest about 9 km away, a popular destination for panoramic sea-view trekking. Guests can also rent canoes or organise fishing trips along the coast, activities particularly popular in the spring and summer months.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the location, with 9.5 points and an excellent 9.4 among couples travelling together. Cleanliness and comfort are also well received, while the value for money, though solid, remains the lowest-scoring category.
Yes, Piccolo Borgo is located about 500 metres from Chiavari Beach, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Piccolo Borgo welcomes pets on request; a surcharge may apply.
No, Piccolo Borgo’s private parking is not located directly on site and comes at an additional cost.
Piccolo Borgo offers a buffet breakfast with Italian, vegan, gluten-free and takeaway options.
The minimum age required to check in at Piccolo Borgo is 18.
Yes, Piccolo Borgo offers free WiFi throughout the property.
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