We loved our stay here! The hotel staff is amazingly friendly, and gave us all the info we ever…read moreneeded on what to do in town and get around. You can also borrow a bicycle here and go riding in the caves on the way to Bonasola . Breakfast is included and the coffee was my favorite!

The Oasi is a great find in Levanto. The rooms are clean and very tidy ( as is the whole facility)…read moreand it just looks like the fun place that it is. The staff are really lively (and very nice) and the hotel is quite well positioned to get to anywhere in Levanto and only a short 7-8 minute walk to the head of the hiking trail to get to Monterosso and the rest of the cinque Terrà ) though I personally recommended the train as it's a 3 hour hike one way!!! The Oasi is actually on a quiet sidestreet but there's an alley that will feed you right onto one of the main thoroughfares in Levanto. We loved the open patios that each room opened up onto ( ground floor) they were great to sit a people watch or party with your neighbors. If you need to be shit in they ubiquitous Italian shutters will keep you safe and dark for sure. They have a great breakfast where you can even custom order dishes and in the room fridge there is even private hotel label beer!! It's also available at the desk/bar and it's really good!!! Bottom line is whenever I'm in Levanto I'm staying at the Oasi!!

Casa Orietta was a lovely and reasonably priced place of lodging located just a few moments' walk…read morefrom the village centre of Corniglia. It's a sweat-inducing climb up the winding steps from the Corniglia rail station, or a brief bus ride up (free, if you bear a Cinque Terre tourism card). This one-bedroom flat offers sweeping views of the Mediterranean, along with glimpses of one of the western Cinque Terre villages off in the distance. The living room is the perfect spot to cosy up with that special someone over a cheese plate and bottle of wine (from the one general store in town) to watch a quiet, peaceful sunset. Corniglia as a village was charming in itself - by the end of our brief stay there, we'd pretty much gotten to know all of the employees/proprietors of the local shops by face. There's a sole convenience store, selling outrageously-priced basic products like soap and sunscreen, a few adorable cafés, and a handful of proper restaurants. Expect to spend your exploratory time in the other four villages; having the peace and respite from the hordes of tourists to come back to made Corniglia worth the inconveniences. My beef with Casa Orietta was the hassle of checking out and paying for our stay. Per various websites and some previously written communications with the eponymous owner of the establishment, credit cards were accepted. Unfortunately, that was not the case for us, and no intelligible reason was offered as to why. My unconfirmed suspicion was that Orietta, who's seemingly quite the matron about town, simply preferred cash payment. Good thing there's one ATM down by the village square - had it been out of order or lacking sufficient funds, we'd have been out of luck. For a place to stay in Cinque Terre that's a little off the beaten path, this served as perfectly suitable housing. It's a great way to obtain some local flavour and to escape the masses, while (literally) being in the middle of the chain of villages. Just beware that you may end up having to shell out some more cold hard cash than you expected.

We loved our stay at A Ca da Alba! It was one our favorite experiences in Cinque Terre…read more A local family owns this place which has a few rooms and is right in the heart of town. They also manage the shop downstairs. From the moment we arrived, they were so helpful. Maurizio gave us great dining suggestions too. Federica was also super helpful sending us a note ahead of time with a bunch of suggestions. The room was clean and had everything we needed. There was an adorable common area too where we would get fresh pasties and coffee in the morning. One night they surprised us with champagne in our room to celebrate our honeymoon! We were so grateful. Overall, this place is such a gem. I would totally recommend staying here- and hope to stay here again!

My husband and I ended up here by booking a diving trip through Portofino Divers. It was absolutely…read moreamazing! We did not know what we were getting into until we arrived at the dock and were told we had a 20 min hike up the mountain to get to the farm house, but it was worth it! The hike was beautiful, with a waterfall in sight almost the entire hike. Once we got to the house, we were greeted with exceptional service and offered lemonade and shown to our room. The room was beautiful! It has a cozy, rustic feel and the sight of a waterfall from our window. The staff set up a dining area outside overlooking the most gorgeous view of the mountains and the water. They brought us appetizers, first and second courses, and dessert and coffee. The food was phenomenal! In the morning we were greeted with breakfast of assorted cakes, cheeses, jams, breads, cereals, juices, and coffee while overlooking the water. It was a wonderful time and highly recommend to anyone who has the opportunity to go here and enjoy the sounds of nature!

The cutest hotel with a fantastic view from their panoramic terrace. Our room also had a little…read morebalcony. The hotel is located farther into Monterosso and up a bit of a climb - they can reserve a taxi for you which picks you up from the train station if you do not wish to lug your luggage up the entire way. There are only 2-3 taxis in Monterosso (costs 15 euros each way). Wait to buy your Cinque Terre pass and Via Dell'Amore ticket - they can help you purchase what you need here for up to half off! We also did the pasta, pesto, and tiramisu class here which was a lot of fun! Would definitely recommend it. It is 120 euros per person and has to be paid in cash - there are several ATMs nearby. We were here for the first day of the Lemon Festival (mid-May) so all the shops had lemon themed displays up!

My husband, my brother in law and sister in law and I stayed at Hotel Villa Steno for two of the…read moremost amazing nights in May 2025. The hotel is beautiful with amazing views out to sea. The rooms are very comfortable and have all the amenities you need including a terrace with a sea-view. The owners, Matteo and Carla, as well as the entire staff, are the best I have ever experienced. They are all kind and welcoming. They anticipated our needs by giving us information about the trains and hiking among villages in Cinque Terra. My brother in law wasn't feeling well and stayed at the hotel the first day. Carla called a doctor and also checked on him throughout the day. We all took a cooking class with Carla and it was fabulous. We made tiramisu, pasta, pesto and branzino. She was so patient with our lack of skills and made it fun. We all felt we might be able to do these recipes at home. We ate the delicious meal on an upper terrace with an even more amazing view. We were in Italy for two weeks and this was my favorite hotel. THE BEST!

I loved this place! It's a cozy little hotel with lovely staff, a comfortable room, really good…read morebreakfast, a nice location, and in a delightful and beautiful town. But like much of Cinque Terre, it is a vertical place. From the train or ferry, we had to walk up the main road, then up some steps to our hotel, then up more steps to our room. It takes some strength and stamina, but it's worth it.

We stayed for 2 nights. The place is owned by sisters who were wonderful…read more We had the family suite with a little balcony. Very spacious living room with day-bed sofa and a bedroom with a queen bed. The bathroom made me jealous - haha- was very luxurious. Our bfast was included and there's so many options in the am. Fresh eggs made to order as well. The coffee can't be beat. And the focaccia! We ate it all day long, every chance we got. When we left, they gave some to my daughter for our train ride to Firenze. It was super addicting. Give in to the focaccia temptation often while in Cinque Terre. You won't taste it's like again. The staff was super helpful and kind. Can't recommend them enough! They made our stay in Cinque Terre the best!

Staying at La Torretta felt less like staying at a hotel and more like having our own little home…read moreaway from home in the heart of Manarola. Tucked into the village and surrounded by its charming, traditional character, it gave us a much more local experience of Cinque Terre-- and that ended up being one of my favorite parts. Our room was cozy and intimate, small but incredibly practical, and just perfect for the two of us. The highlight was our little private terrace overlooking the Ligurian Sea. There was something so special about sitting there, espresso in hand, taking in that view and simply watching life unfold around us. One of the most magical moments happened completely unexpectedly. One evening, coming back from a date night dinner, there was a local soccer game happening right in the piazza outside the lodge, in front of the church. We could hear the energy from our terrace and experience this wonderfully authentic slice of village life. It felt intimate, spontaneous, and very special-- one of those travel moments you simply can't plan. Breakfast was wonderful, with everything you could want: fresh pastries, fruit, eggs, coffee and more. And one afternoon, we asked if we could have an espresso on the terrace, and they brought it right to us. That little touch felt so incredibly Italian. The staff was another highlight. Everyone was genuinely warm, attentive, and incredibly helpful, taking care of everything we needed and making the stay feel effortless. La Torretta isn't about a big, flashy hotel experience-- and that's exactly why I loved it. It's about waking up in the middle of a real Ligurian village, having your morning coffee overlooking the sea, and feeling, even if just for a few days, like Manarola is home. A truly charming and intimate stay, and one I would happily return to.

CINQUE TERRE, ITALY LA TORRETTA LODGE - MANOROLA…read more UP FRONT: When you visit Cinque Terre in Italy, (literally "five lands"), you have five choices on where to stay out of the five fishing villages. If you're like most tourists, you're going to visit all of them, but one has to be your "home base". After visiting all of them, I think your best bet is either Manorola or Monterosso. The scenery in both places is astounding. Manorola is small and quiet and has some cliffs you can dive off at the bottom of the hill. Monterosso is a bit more sprawling and has a good stretch of beach. We stayed in Manorola two nights. Got the tip about La Torretta on Trip Advisor. This hotel is a dream. From start to finish, it felt too good to be true. Check in was a breeze - it was only us in the lobby - and we sipped Prosecco on the patio while the front desk copied our passports and finished up the paper work. Our room #7 was at the very top with the most breathtaking view (see photo). Bed was very comfortable, and the bathtub (we didn't use it) is literally the biggest I've ever seen - HUGE. No problems with the room - temperature control was good, mini-bar was complimentary. Be aware there is no phone in the room, and if you need something, you need to go down the steps to the office or call down from the window as you see the hotel staff moving about the property. lol. I did that once, we needed towels for the room, but no phone, so I just called out to the maid while I was standing on the balcony. It worked. The hotel sits on top of the hill. You walk down the hill to all the shops and restaurants. There's everything you need, ATM machine, train station, pharmacy, and more. At the bottom of the hill is the ocean, no beach, but there are places where you can lay out and many people do. There's also swimming allowed and the water is so cold and refreshing. You can dive in from many areas, and climb to the cliffs where you will be afraid to jump, but do it, it's so much fun. It took me 15 minutes to get enough courage to get off the cliff, but with the encouragement of fellow cliff divers, I was able to do it. Kept going back up to the top to do it again. There's breakfast in the mornings, all kinds of goodies - meats and cheeses, croissants, pastries and of course coffee. The hotel staff work hard to make sure you have everything you need. But keep in mind, they are not at the front desk 24/7. They close at 9:30 PM and they weren't clear about that when we checked in - neither did they say there was no phone in room. When we left, we were taking a train at the bottom of the hill, and they brought our luggage down with a golf cart. All the good things that have been said in the reviews are true - nothing hyped up about this place. Worth every dollar we spent on the room. Recommended restaurant around the corner: TRATTORIA DAL BILLY

We had an incredible stay at Hotel Marina Piccola and are so glad that we chose them as our home…read morebase while visiting Cinque Terre. The hotel is centrally located in Manarola but is also very peaceful and quiet. They have rooms with a sea view or a town view. The rooms are very spacious and have lots of counter space. The bathroom and shower were also really spacious. Jessica and Alberto were very friendly and helpful and helped us to make dinner reservations, bought our Cinque Terre cards at a discounted rate, told us some hiking tips, and prepared takeaway breakfasts when we had to checkout early. They were super responsive on email for the months leading up to the trip too which we really appreciated. Mary Rose was very friendly and made delightful cappuccinos, eggs, and pancakes for breakfast every morning. The rest of the breakfast spread (lemon tarts, jam tarts, chocolate brownies, croissants, yogurt, granola, bread, cheese, meats, cereal, juices) was also incredible. They will hold your bags for you if you need it, either before check-in or after check-out. We can honestly say that we would come back and stay here again in a heartbeat! The rooms, the customer service, and the town of Manarola were perfect.

Everyone was so kind, from start to finish. A charming little hotel and respite in the center of…read morethe tourist drag right on the water in Manarola---the rooms and hotel were so clean, morning breakfast was beautiful. Continental offerings with ham, yogurt and fruit, pastry and cheeses etcetera but someone was there to make hot eggs, too. Steps from the water front and some good restaurants nearby. Yes it's a tourist area and you have to park up top at the public parking (pay in lot, free on the street) so pack light and carry your stuff down the HUGE 15 minute hill--but the hotel is a great option for the center of town. Would go again.