Guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, a few steps from the Cinque Terre ferry port, with air-conditioned rooms and a free shuttle to the public parking lot.
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Residenza Viani Guest House is a guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, in Liguria, a few steps from the marina connected to the Cinque Terre National Park.
The property occupies a period building and offers rooms and suites furnished in a classic style, with wooden floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries; some units have a balcony overlooking the inner garden or the city. The Family Suite, the largest, is designed for larger groups thanks to its two connecting units, while the Standard Double Room is the most compact solution for a couple.
Residenza Viani is ideal for those visiting La Spezia without a car: the Naval Museum is a hundred metres away, the train station a quarter of an hour on foot, and the port from which ferries to Portovenere, Lerici and Palmaria Island depart is just a few minutes away. Guests arriving by car can leave it in the public parking lot one kilometre away and reach the property with the free shuttle provided by staff.
The rooms at Residenza Viani Guest House share a classic style, with wooden floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom equipped with toiletries and a hairdryer; a coffee machine is also present in all units.
The range includes two larger suites, designed for families or small groups thanks to their division into connecting units and balcony overlooking the garden, and a more compact double room with independent entrance and views over the city’s rooftops. The Family Suite, the most spacious at 50 sqm, can accommodate up to four people, while the Superior Suite includes a sofa bed in a separate living area. Those looking for an essential solution will find everything needed for a short stay in the centre in the Standard Double Room.
The Family Suite is the most spacious accommodation in the property, made up of two connecting units in a classic style: one with an extra-large double bed, the other with two single beds, ideal for larger families or small groups. It features a balcony with garden and city views, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an en-suite bathroom with toiletries.
Although it has the same floor area as the Family Suite, the Superior Suite stands out for its separate living area with a sofa bed, suitable for a couple with an extra guest. The balcony overlooks the inner garden, and the room is air-conditioned, with a private bathroom and coffee machine.
The most compact of the available room types, designed for a couple, with independent entrance and city views. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, bidet and toiletries; a coffee machine is also provided for breakfast in the room.
Residenza Viani Guest House offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and non-smoking rooms, as well as the possibility of staying with pets for an extra charge. The building has a lift providing access to the upper floors, an independent entrance and daily housekeeping service.
The rooms, with parquet floors, feature heating, flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, a coffee machine and a private bathroom with shower, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. Security is guaranteed 24 hours a day with CCTV cameras both outside and in common areas, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. An invoice is available on request, and family rooms are also available.
Residenza Viani Guest House is located in the heart of La Spezia, on Via Persio Aulo Flacco, in a residential area just steps from the historic centre and the seafront. The neighbourhood is lively with local bars and restaurants: the Garibaldi Monument is just 40 metres away, while venues such as Mistura Fina and Le Volte Pizzeria & Cucina are just 50 metres from the entrance, ideal for an informal dinner after a day of sightseeing.
The marina, departure point for ferries to Portovenere, Lerici and Palmaria Island, is about a ten-minute walk away, while the La Spezia Naval Museum is just 100 metres from the property. La Spezia Centrale railway station is 1.2 km away, a quarter of an hour on foot, and connects the city to the Cinque Terre line and eastern Liguria. Those travelling by car can leave it in the public parking lot one kilometre away and use the property’s free shuttle; the nearest airport, Pisa Galileo Galilei, is about 64 km away.
The area is well suited to a stay combining culture and sea: besides Castello San Giorgio, 400 metres away, and the Amedeo Lia Museum, 550 metres away, the nearby port makes it easy to organise day trips to the Cinque Terre or Portovenere, an ideal destination especially between spring and early autumn. In winter, the city itself, with its museums and fourteenth-century walls less than a kilometre away, offers a peaceful alternative to beach days, while in summer the beaches of Persico and Cantun, about 4.4 km away, are easily reached by car or public transport.
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Guests particularly praise the location of Residenza Viani, rated 9.5 and especially appreciated by couples, and the helpfulness of the staff, with a score of 9.3. Cleanliness and comfort reach a solid 9, while the value for money, at 8.9, confirms a well-balanced stay for those visiting La Spezia.
Yes, Residenza Viani Guest House accepts pets, with a possible extra charge payable by the guest.
Check-in at Residenza Viani Guest House is possible between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM; guests must inform the property of their arrival time in advance and present a photo ID and a credit card.
Yes, Residenza Viani Guest House offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Residenza Viani Guest House is about a ten-minute walk from the marina from which ferries to Portovenere, Lerici and Palmaria Island depart.
Residenza Viani Guest House does not have private parking, but a public parking lot is located about 1 km away, connected to the property by a free shuttle.
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No, Residenza Viani Guest House does not accept cash payments: only credit cards are accepted.
