Residenza d'epoca dei Fondachi is a guest house in the historic centre of Sarzana, with air-conditioned rooms, panoramic terraces and an airport shuttle service.
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Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi is a guest house located in the historic centre of Sarzana, in Liguria, just a few steps from the railway station and about 17 km from the coast of Lerici and San Terenzo.
The property occupies a period building and offers six room types, from classic double rooms to larger suites with a separate living area and kitchenette, designed both for short stays as a couple and for families looking for more space. All units are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities; some rooms also feature a terrace with a view over the old town.
Services offered include an airport transfer, car rental and Italian or à la carte breakfast, ideal for starting the day before visiting the Sarzana Fortress or heading towards Carrara and La Spezia. A convenient base for those wishing to discover eastern Liguria, between the historic centre, the beaches of the Gulf and inland itineraries, while staying just steps from the restaurants and bars of the town centre.
The six room types at Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi range from the classic double room, between 18 and 23 sqm, to the room with balcony of 25 sqm, up to the two larger suites, of 38 and 43 sqm, with a separate living room and kitchenette. All units share air conditioning, soundproofing, a private bathroom with shower, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
Couples will find the double rooms a compact and functional solution, while the suites, with more bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room, are suited to families or small groups seeking greater independence, thanks to the possibility of cooking on their own with a full stove and utensils.
A 20 sqm double room with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and hairdryer. Soundproofed walls and air conditioning ensure a good night’s sleep, while a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities complete an essential setup, ideal for a practical stay as a couple in the heart of Sarzana.
The 38 sqm suite stands out from the double rooms thanks to its separate living area with a sofa bed and a full kitchenette with stove, fridge and utensils, ideal for those who want to cook on their own. It accommodates up to 4 people, including two children’s units.
The most compact of the double rooms, at 18 sqm, still features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries. Air conditioning, minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services make it suited to short stays as a couple.
At 23 sqm, this double room offers a bit more space than the other doubles, while still featuring a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, as well as air conditioning, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities in a soundproofed setting.
The only double room to offer a terrace with a view over a point of interest, this 25 sqm room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with streaming services, perfect for those seeking an outdoor outlook.
The largest suite in the property, at 43 sqm, has two separate bedrooms in addition to the living room with a sofa bed, for a total of 5 guests. The full kitchenette makes it the ideal choice for larger families or small groups.
Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi offers services designed to make your stay practical, starting with the shuttle service and airport shuttle, useful for those arriving without their own car; car rental is also available for getting around freely along the coast and inland. Daily housekeeping, room service and express check-in complete the offer for those seeking convenience.
Rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and some are dedicated exclusively to families, with an iron available on request. In terms of food and drink, the property offers fruit, wine and champagne, an in-room minibar and the option to have breakfast directly in the room. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and access via key cards complete the amenities, while the entire property is non-smoking.
Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi is located in the heart of the historic centre of Sarzana, 400 metres from the railway station, in a period building surrounded by alleys, shops and bars. The area is pedestrian in the old town core and has a quiet atmosphere, coming alive in the evening with restaurants such as Da Carlo and Il Loggiato, both just a few steps from the entrance, and bars such as Nob and Penny Bar Sarzana right around the corner.
Those arriving by train will find Sarzana station just 400 metres away, while Arcola station is about 3.7 km away; Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 57 km away, convenient for those flying in from central Italy. The beaches of the Gulf of Poets are easily reachable by car: Venere Azzurra beach and San Terenzo beach are about 5-6 km away, while the centre of La Spezia with its seafront promenade is 17 km away. On the cultural side, the Amedeo Lia Museum, San Giorgio Castle and the Technical Naval Museum, all in La Spezia, are about 11 km away.
In summer the location is convenient as a base for the sea of the Gulf of Poets and for excursions towards the Cinque Terre, while in other seasons Sarzana itself offers attractions such as the Firmafede Fortress and the ruins of the Castrum di Ponzanello, about 6 km away, as well as routes into the hilly hinterland towards Ponzano and the Brina and Nuda forest. For those seeking the outdoors, the Passo la Foce, about 6 km away, and the Oasi Verde, 2.3 km away, offer trails and natural spaces suited to half-day walks and excursions.
Guests particularly praise cleanliness (9.5) and location (9.7), appreciated especially by couples with a score of 9.6. Comfort and host service also receive very positive ratings, while value for money, though solid at 8.8, remains the lowest-scoring category.
No, Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi does not allow pets.
Check-in at Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi is possible from 13:00 to 19:00, while check-out must be completed between 07:00 and 10:00.
Yes, all rooms at Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi have free WiFi access.
No, Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi does not have on-site private parking.
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Yes, the suites at Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi include a kitchenette with stove, fridge and utensils.
Yes, Residenza d’epoca dei Fondachi offers an airport transfer service on request, as well as car rental.
