Cinqueterre Residence is a three-pearl hotel in Riomaggiore with lemon trees and terraces that climb up the cliff, providing picturesque village views and partial sea vistas. Ten rooms are arranged throughout the property -- which guests should note has a lot of stairs -- and feature pleasant, pastel furnishings and shared patios or balconies. Suites are available with kitchenettes, and some have whirlpool tubs. Breakfast and evening drinks are served in the contemporary dining room, while private parking, an anomaly in the area, is provided at the entrance. There's a terrace hot tub for guest use. Travelers might also want to compare rates with Appartamenti e Camere Edi and La Baia di Rio.
Cinqueterre Residence is a three-pearl hotel in Riomaggiore with lemon trees and terraces that climb up the cliff, providing picturesque village views and partial sea vistas. Ten rooms are arranged throughout the property -- which guests should note has a lot of stairs -- and feature pleasant, pastel furnishings and shared patios or balconies. Suites are available with kitchenettes, and some have whirlpool tubs. Breakfast and evening drinks are served in the contemporary dining room, while private parking, an anomaly in the area, is provided at the entrance. There's a terrace hot tub for guest use. Travelers might also want to compare rates with Appartamenti e Camere Edi and La Baia di Rio.
If you're staying at the lovely two-pearl Luna di Marzo, you're either mid-hike or escaping the crowds of the coastal villages. The Volastra location high in the hills allows for breathtaking views of the Ligurian Sea from the terrace and sun deck. Ten guest rooms are spacious and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and large bathrooms -- a few of them feature a balcony with sweeping views. The breakfast spread with made-to-order scrambled eggs is included in the rates, and there's a small bar for cocktails. Otherwise, Volastra is home to little more than two restaurants, a hiking path, and a bus stop. For travelers who want to be in the heart of Cinque Terre's action (and not just looking down at it) check rates at Hotel Ca D'Andrean in the heart of Manarola.
If you're staying at the lovely two-pearl Luna di Marzo, you're either mid-hike or escaping the crowds of the coastal villages. The Volastra location high in the hills allows for breathtaking views of the Ligurian Sea from the terrace and sun deck. Ten guest rooms are spacious and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and large bathrooms -- a few of them feature a balcony with sweeping views. The breakfast spread with made-to-order scrambled eggs is included in the rates, and there's a small bar for cocktails. Otherwise, Volastra is home to little more than two restaurants, a hiking path, and a bus stop. For travelers who want to be in the heart of Cinque Terre's action (and not just looking down at it) check rates at Hotel Ca D'Andrean in the heart of Manarola.
The lower-middle-range Mar-Mar is a two-unit, apartment-style option in Riomaggiore, where rows of ancient buildings painted in Crayola-box colors seem to spill down a steep hillside into the sea. Aimed at couples or solo travelers who value their independence, its bright yet basic offerings are adequately equipped with comfy beds and kitchenettes. Their location, however, is the main draw. Although housed in different buildings, each overlooks the Ligurian Sea (an arm of the Mediterranean) and delivers a postcard-worthy view of the water and village below. Moreover, the train station, ferry dock, and hiking trails are all within walking distance, making this a great base for exploring the rest of the region, too. Travelers who want a kitchenette but don’t want to sacrifice Wi-Fi, private parking, and other hotel-like perks can book a suite at the three-pearl Cinqueterre Residence instead.
The lower-middle-range Mar-Mar is a two-unit, apartment-style option in Riomaggiore, where rows of ancient buildings painted in Crayola-box colors seem to spill down a steep hillside into the sea. Aimed at couples or solo travelers who value their independence, its bright yet basic offerings are adequately equipped with comfy beds and kitchenettes. Their location, however, is the main draw. Although housed in different buildings, each overlooks the Ligurian Sea (an arm of the Mediterranean) and delivers a postcard-worthy view of the water and village below. Moreover, the train station, ferry dock, and hiking trails are all within walking distance, making this a great base for exploring the rest of the region, too. Travelers who want a kitchenette but don’t want to sacrifice Wi-Fi, private parking, and other hotel-like perks can book a suite at the three-pearl Cinqueterre Residence instead.
The 10-room Locanda del Sole is a family-run budget hotel conveniently located on the main street in charming Riomaggiore. It's close to restaurants, bars, and shops, and the train station also is within walking distance. Rooms are basic and a bit dated, with air-conditioning and mini-fridges, but few other frills. Luckily, they all have a balcony or terrace furnished with a table and chairs topped by an umbrella. Another highlight is on-site parking, which is unusual in the Cinque Terre. The free continental breakfast buffet includes handmade espresso drinks -- a perk when compared to the machine offerings at so many budget hotels. As an alternative, self-sufficient travelers who would like the option of preparing their own meals could check out the Mar-Mar, where rooms have kitchenettes but no Wi-Fi.
The 10-room Locanda del Sole is a family-run budget hotel conveniently located on the main street in charming Riomaggiore. It's close to restaurants, bars, and shops, and the train station also is within walking distance. Rooms are basic and a bit dated, with air-conditioning and mini-fridges, but few other frills. Luckily, they all have a balcony or terrace furnished with a table and chairs topped by an umbrella. Another highlight is on-site parking, which is unusual in the Cinque Terre. The free continental breakfast buffet includes handmade espresso drinks -- a perk when compared to the machine offerings at so many budget hotels. As an alternative, self-sufficient travelers who would like the option of preparing their own meals could check out the Mar-Mar, where rooms have kitchenettes but no Wi-Fi.
La Baia di Rio is a collection of five simple rooms in a well-maintained apartment block overlooking the Ligurian Sea and the picturesque village of Riomaggiore. Almost all the units have terraces with wonderful views of the harbor, sea, and village, and two provide use of a kitchen. Aside from flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and mini-fridges, though, there's little in the way of amenities -- but the owners are particularly attentive to guests' needs. Rates are appropriately low for this no-frills property, and rental income from the complex helps to finance the local vineyard, Val di Serra dei Benaci. Those who want more amenities and less in the way of self-catering might want to check out the nearby La Scogliera, although its rates are higher. Be aware when booking that La Baia de Rio's owner sometimes rents other rooms in part of her house, which is located elsewhere, under the same name.
La Baia di Rio is a collection of five simple rooms in a well-maintained apartment block overlooking the Ligurian Sea and the picturesque village of Riomaggiore. Almost all the units have terraces with wonderful views of the harbor, sea, and village, and two provide use of a kitchen. Aside from flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and mini-fridges, though, there's little in the way of amenities -- but the owners are particularly attentive to guests' needs. Rates are appropriately low for this no-frills property, and rental income from the complex helps to finance the local vineyard, Val di Serra dei Benaci. Those who want more amenities and less in the way of self-catering might want to check out the nearby La Scogliera, although its rates are higher. Be aware when booking that La Baia de Rio's owner sometimes rents other rooms in part of her house, which is located elsewhere, under the same name.
Appartamenti e Camere Edi is more like a short-term apartment rental property than a proper hotel. Edi, the property's owner, rents a variety of two-pearl fisherman style apartments overlooking the Mediterranean and fishing port of Riomaggiore. Accommodations with terraces and direct views are heartbreakingly romantic, but the worn furniture, steep steps, and lack of Wi-Fi are deal breakers for some. Still, kitchens are a nice feature and the village is within walking distance.
Appartamenti e Camere Edi is more like a short-term apartment rental property than a proper hotel. Edi, the property's owner, rents a variety of two-pearl fisherman style apartments overlooking the Mediterranean and fishing port of Riomaggiore. Accommodations with terraces and direct views are heartbreakingly romantic, but the worn furniture, steep steps, and lack of Wi-Fi are deal breakers for some. Still, kitchens are a nice feature and the village is within walking distance.
Sol Levante is a two-pearl property that's more like leased rooms for rent than a hotel. The Italian owner has converted one floor of her family home into three simple and pristinely clean guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges. Apart from the small terrace (with incredible ocean views) in front of the entryway, there's little else to this non-traditional hotel. It's located along a pedestrian promenade well above the sea and the train tracks, so train noise is audible, and it's about a 10-minute walk to restaurants and the shore. As an alternative, Cinqueterre Residence Hotel offers breakfast and evening drinks, plus a hot tub -- but rates are higher.
Sol Levante is a two-pearl property that's more like leased rooms for rent than a hotel. The Italian owner has converted one floor of her family home into three simple and pristinely clean guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges. Apart from the small terrace (with incredible ocean views) in front of the entryway, there's little else to this non-traditional hotel. It's located along a pedestrian promenade well above the sea and the train tracks, so train noise is audible, and it's about a 10-minute walk to restaurants and the shore. As an alternative, Cinqueterre Residence Hotel offers breakfast and evening drinks, plus a hot tub -- but rates are higher.
The six-room Bed and Breakfast Il Vigneto is a budget-friendly property situated in the tiny hilltop village of Volastra in the heart of Cinque Terre National Park. The village is tiny -- there are just two restaurants -- but the view is striking and there are lots of hiking trails in the vicinity. Rooms and apartments (the later situated nearby) are spacious and clean but simple, with tiled floors, mini-fridges, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. However, there's no AC or extra amenities like electric kettles. The property has few common spaces, but guests love the tiny rooftop terrace that offers excellent views of the surrounding terraced hills of olive trees and the sea. A light breakfast is served here daily. Luna di Marzo offers a comparable alternative that offers a bigger breakfast and a little more lounge space, but it can be much pricier.
The six-room Bed and Breakfast Il Vigneto is a budget-friendly property situated in the tiny hilltop village of Volastra in the heart of Cinque Terre National Park. The village is tiny -- there are just two restaurants -- but the view is striking and there are lots of hiking trails in the vicinity. Rooms and apartments (the later situated nearby) are spacious and clean but simple, with tiled floors, mini-fridges, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. However, there's no AC or extra amenities like electric kettles. The property has few common spaces, but guests love the tiny rooftop terrace that offers excellent views of the surrounding terraced hills of olive trees and the sea. A light breakfast is served here daily. Luna di Marzo offers a comparable alternative that offers a bigger breakfast and a little more lounge space, but it can be much pricier.
