La Spezia Historic Centre Travel Guide
La Spezia
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Popular places to visit
Castello San Giorgio
Learn more about La Spezia’s past through the fascinating artifacts and relics in the collection in this museum located inside a historic castle.
Cattedrale di Cristo Re
Admire the striking modern design of this cathedral. Its hilltop location ensures you will also enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia.
Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana
Gain insight into the culture and traditions of the rural communities of the historic Lunigiana territory at this fascinating museum.
Piazza Garibaldi
Learn about the local history of La Spezia with a stop at Piazza Garibaldi. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Il Faro
You can enjoy retail therapy at Il Faro during your stay in La Spezia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Church of Santa Maria Assunta
Visitors flock to this church from far and wide to see its stunning interior and its impressive collection of rare religious artworks.
Things to do
Cinque Terre: Hybrid Boat Tour with Swimming Stop
£103
per adult
Cinque Terre e Portovenere Morning & Sunset Tour aperitif
£97
per adult
La Spezia: Cinque Terre and Portovenere Full-Day Boat Tour
£141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From La Spezia: Portovenere and 3 Islands Boat Trip
£59
per adult
Top hotels in La Spezia Historic Centre
Hotel Firenze E Continentale
Via Paleocapa 7, La Spezia, SP
The price is £118 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£118
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Spezia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"Great hotel, opposite public transport. Walkable to all restaurants and ports to catch ferry. Love it and will stay again"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
The Poet Hotel
Via Roma, 139, La Spezia, SP
The price is £214 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£214
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Spezia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (831 reviews)
"It was only a short ride to Cinque Terra by train, w/ out all of the overcrowding, The town "Spacia" was really quaint and good restaurants kindly excuse spelling trypos ; )"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
AllegroItalia La Spezia
Piazzale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 1, La Spezia, SP
Stay at this 3-star beach property in La Spezia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)
"Severe lack of parking. We waited 2 hours outside waiting for someone to leave before we could park. Other choice was to park offsite down the hill and walk back. All parking taken up by local residents, no designated hotel parking so if you have a car you may want to chose another hotel."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
NH La Spezia
Via XX Settembre, 2, La Spezia, SP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £151 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£151
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Spezia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Affittacamere Casa Danè
Via Paleocapa, 4, La Spezia, SP
The price is £64 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£64
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in La Spezia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (674 reviews)
"Perfect location to get to train station it is literally above the train station. Rooms are lively and clean plus we’re very big. Staff were very helpful and breakfast down the road came with room and was lovely. Perfect place if you are going to the Cinque Terre."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Atmosfere Guest House - 5 Terre e La Spezia
Via Napoli nr 21, La Spezia, SP
The price is £80 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£80
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in La Spezia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (616 reviews)
"Loved my stay here for 3 nights. It was extremely clean and spacious along with close proximity to La Spezia Centrale. Made it easy to hop on are off the trains to Cinque Terre everyday. Plenty of diving options literally around the corner and the room was easy to check in to and get for resting ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
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- Piazza Garibaldi
- Castello San Giorgio
- Cattedrale di Cristo Re
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta
- Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana
- La Spezia Cruise Terminal
- Monterosso Beach
- Lerici Beach
- Vernazza Beach
- Levanto Beach
- Fegina Beach
- Levanto Marina
- Castle of Riomaggiore
- Bonassola Beach
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
- La Spezia Ferry Dock
- Fossola Beach
- Gulf of La Spezia
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