Family-run bed and breakfast in the center of La Spezia, with garden, air conditioning and breakfast with vegan and gluten-free options.
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The Railway 74 is a bed and breakfast located in La Spezia, a few hundred meters from Castello San Giorgio and just steps from the central train station. The property offers air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi, a garden and a common room, ideal for those visiting the city by train or for a short holiday in Liguria.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, feature a sitting area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, coffee machine and electric kettle. Available room types range from the Deluxe Double/Twin Room, offered in various sizes, to the larger Quadruple Room, designed for families or small groups.
Breakfast, served every morning, includes Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, a detail appreciated by guests with specific dietary needs. A bicycle rental service is also available to guests, useful for exploring the historic center and the seafront. The central location allows museums, restaurants and the main train connections to the Cinque Terre to be reached on foot.
The Railway 74 offers five room types, all featuring a private bathroom with courtesy set, bidet and shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, coffee machine and electric kettle, as well as garden or city views. The Deluxe Double/Twin Rooms differ mainly in size, ranging from 13 to 20 square meters, thus offering solutions suited both to shorter stays and to those wanting more space.
For those traveling with family or in a group, the property offers the Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom, the largest in the offering at 25 square meters and accommodating up to four people, featuring two extra-large double beds or combinations with single beds. Every room has a private entrance, a detail that ensures greater independence and privacy during the stay.
At 20 square meters, this is the most spacious of the Deluxe rooms in the property. Featuring a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and courtesy set, it offers a garden view and independent entrance, ideal for those looking for a bit more room without giving up comfort.
This is the most compact room in the property, designed for two people with a floor area of just 13 square meters. It still includes a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet, air conditioning and garden view, making it a practical choice for short stays.
At 15.5 square meters, this room offers a middle ground between the smaller and larger versions in the property. Private bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet, minibar and coffee machine complete a balanced option for two or three guests.
Identical in size to the previous 15.5 sqm Deluxe room, it differs in its own photos and location within the property, while keeping the same features: private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and garden view, for a functional stay.
This is the largest room in the entire property, at 25 square meters and accommodating up to four guests: the natural choice for families or small groups. It features two extra-large double beds, private bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet, minibar and garden view.
The Railway 74 provides guests with a garden featuring outdoor furniture and a picnic area, as well as a common room with a TV area to relax during the stay. Bicycle rental makes it easy to get around the city, while luggage storage and private check-in and check-out simplify the organization of arrivals and departures.
Security features include CCTV in common and outdoor areas, key card access and a safe, while the entire unit is wheelchair accessible and located on the ground floor. Daily housekeeping and a laundry service complete the offering.
Every room is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and streaming services, minibar and coffee machine or tea kettle. Breakfast is also available in the room, with Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
The Railway 74 is located in the heart of La Spezia, just steps from the ancient 14th-century Walls and 200 meters from La Spezia Centrale train station, a great starting point for reaching the Cinque Terre by train without moving the car. The area around the property is the liveliest part of the city, with bars, cafés and restaurants a minute’s walk away, such as Ristorante Roma and Terminus Café, both about 100 meters away.
Castello San Giorgio can be reached in about ten minutes on foot (700 meters), while the Amedeo Lia Museum, one of the most important art museums in Liguria, is 450 meters away. The Technical Naval Museum, dedicated to the city’s naval history, is about 1.1 km away. For those arriving by air, Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 65 km away, connected to the city’s train station.
La Spezia is the gateway to the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets: in summer, the beaches of Lerici and Portovenere can be reached in a few minutes by train or ferry, while in low season the city itself offers walks along Viale Mazzini, visits to museums and the Parco delle Clarisse. The bicycle rental available at the property is a good way to get around the seafront and the streets of the historic center, where the typical atmosphere of this stretch of the Ligurian coast can be felt.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s hospitality, rated 9, and the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both at 8.9. The central location also receives positive reviews, while the value for money, though solid, is the slightly lower-rated aspect.
Yes, The Railway 74 accepts pets, although a surcharge may apply depending on the room chosen.
The Railway 74 has a valet parking service on-site, not included free of charge with the stay.
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Yes, The Railway 74 is just 200 meters from La Spezia Centrale train station, convenient for reaching the Cinque Terre by train.
Yes, breakfast at The Railway 74 includes Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Yes, The Railway 74 offers a 25 square meter Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom, suitable for up to 4 guests.
Yes, a bicycle rental service is available for guests at The Railway 74.
