Modern guest house in the historic centre of La Spezia, with air-conditioned rooms and city views, a short walk from Castello San Giorgio and the railway station.
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Toc Toc is a guest house located in the heart of La Spezia, in Liguria, about 1.7 km from Castello San Giorgio and a few hundred metres from La Spezia Centrale railway station. The property caters mainly to couples and small groups of friends visiting the city and the Gulf of Poets, offering a convenient base for exploring the historic centre on foot.
The four room types available share air conditioning, a private bathroom with bidet, a flat-screen TV, a desk, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a safe, and differ in size, capacity and a few details such as the balcony. All offer a city view, a feature particularly appreciated by guests staying here.
WiFi is free throughout the property, while private parking is available nearby for a fee. The central location allows guests to reach museums, restaurants and the seafront on foot, and it is precisely this aspect that receives the best marks from guests, with a score of 9.3 for location and especially positive reviews from couples.
Toc Toc offers four room types, all air-conditioned and with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, bidet and free toiletries. Each room is furnished with a desk, wardrobe, electric kettle, refrigerator, safe and flat-screen TV with cable channels, plus an independent entrance and the city view that characterises the entire property.
The Deluxe Double Room with Shower, at 21 m², is the most compact option, designed for two people with a single large double bed. The other three room types – Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, King Deluxe Room and Deluxe Room – add a sofa bed and exceed 20 m², reaching up to 25 m² in the King Deluxe, the largest and able to accommodate up to four people. Only the Deluxe with Balcony has its own balcony overlooking the city.
The most compact of Toc Toc’s rooms, designed for two people and furnished with a single large double bed. The private bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet comes with toiletries and a bathrobe, while the windows offer a city view that accompanies the stay. It’s the ideal choice for those looking for an essential solution without giving up comfort.
The only one among the available room types to offer a private balcony, this 20 m² room combines the large double bed with a sofa bed, accommodating up to three people. The city view can also be enjoyed from outside, a detail that makes it particularly suited to those who want to look out over the rooftops of La Spezia in the morning.
At 25 m², this is the most spacious room in the property, able to accommodate up to four people thanks to the large double bed combined with the sofa bed. The extra space translates into a larger living area compared to the other room types, useful for families or small groups travelling together.
At 22 m², it sits midway between the Deluxe with Balcony and the King Deluxe in terms of size and capacity, hosting up to three people between the large double bed and the sofa bed. It retains the same amenities as the other rooms, with a city view and private bathroom, making it a balanced option for those who don’t need a balcony or extra space.
Toc Toc offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom, featuring a bidet, hairdryer, complimentary bathroom products and a bathrobe, as well as bed linen and a wardrobe. There’s also a flat-screen TV with cable channels and internet connection, while an electric kettle and refrigerator allow guests to prepare a hot drink or keep small supplies right in the room.
The property is entirely non-smoking and features heating, a lift and an independent entrance, with upper floors also accessible by lift. Family rooms are available and the property is accessible to guests with hearing disabilities. Security is ensured by fire extinguishers and CCTV both outside and in common areas.
WiFi is free throughout the property, while parking, available nearby, comes at an additional cost. Each room is also equipped with a safe for guests’ personal belongings.
Toc Toc is located in the centre of La Spezia, in a residential area well connected to the historic heart of the city, in Liguria. The property is surrounded by shops, small restaurants and neighbourhood cafés, with the Pasta Fresca Ambrosini restaurant just 40 metres away and the Sole d’Oro bar about 950 metres away: a lively yet quiet urban setting, away from the traffic of the main roads.
La Spezia Centrale railway station is a few minutes’ walk away, about 600 metres, and connects the city with Liguria and Tuscany, also making day trips to the Cinque Terre convenient. Castello San Giorgio is 1.5 km away, the Amedeo Lia Museum 1.2 km away and the Technical Naval Museum about 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Pisa Galileo Galilei, 66 km away, a useful option for those arriving by plane from outside the region.
From here it’s easy to organise excursions to the Gulf of Poets and the area’s beaches, such as Spiaggia del Persico and Spiaggia del Cantun, both about 5 km away. In summer, La Spezia is a convenient base for reaching the villages of the Cinque Terre by train or boat, while in the cooler months the historic centre is perfect for strolling among the 14th-century walls, 850 metres away, and the city’s museums. Couples visiting particularly appreciate the central location, rated 9.1 for a stay for two, ideal for getting around on foot between attractions, restaurants and railway connections.
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Reviews particularly reward staff and cleanliness, both with near-perfect scores, followed by comfort and facilities. The value for money also receives very positive marks, while WiFi gets a perfect score. Location, although excellent, remains the relatively lowest score among the categories rated.
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No, Toc Toc does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Toc Toc offers private parking nearby, available for an additional cost.
Yes, Toc Toc offers free WiFi throughout the property, a service much appreciated by guests in reviews.
Toc Toc is about 1.5 km from Castello San Giorgio and a few hundred metres from La Spezia Centrale station, in a convenient location for visiting the historic centre on foot.
Yes, at check-in guests at Toc Toc must present a photo ID and a credit card, communicating the expected arrival time in advance.
Yes, Toc Toc is particularly suited to couples, who have rated the location 9.1 for a stay for two.
