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!

The most gorgeous beach in the area! Be sure to bring your own towel and you can rent chairs for a…read moreprice. It's so pretty!

If your coming to monterosso this hotel is awesome! The staff are so knowledgeable and helpful and…read morekind. This is a small family owned hotel. The breakfast is so good and has a variety for everyone's needs. We will stay here again for sure.

This review is for the hotel restaurant La Terrazza, which has a beautiful view of the historical…read moreside of Monterosso. We didn't have reservations in advance and were thrilled to secure some the day of. We got seated by a closed window and they even opened it for us so we could enjoy the view and evening air. Service was spectacular, and they were particularly attentive to gluten-free. I really enjoyed the little gf egg bites complimentary app they brought out. The husband and I each had a pasta dish we found to just be ok but not super flavorful. We shared the second course of steak with a few fried potato wedges and condensed veggies, and we found it to be the same flavor-wise. The steak temp was cooked perfectly though. That's all we had room for as we are just not accustomed to the Italian multi-course meal! We loved the view and the service and would definitely return and just try something else on the menu.

The hotel is set atop the cliff over Monterosso and our room had a breathtaking view. The staff at…read morebreakfast / in the restaurant were friendly and welcoming and also made an incredible coffee to start the day. Breakfast is included and includes a wide variety of options with some additional options available for purchase.

After a bad experience with a room booked through Airbnb, we found ourselves scrambling to find a…read morelast minute hotel. The front desk staff at Hotel Margherita were really nice and helpful in booking a room for us. We ended up in a really nice two story Junior Suite. The rooms were clean, modern and had a large balcony that overlooked the town. We would get wonderful aromas of bakeries and restaurants located below. They also had a daily complimentary breakfast which included a variety a pastries, fruit, eggs for hard boiling, variety of juices and coffee. I really enjoyed my daily morning chocolate torte. :-) Wi-Fi was also complimentary. The hotel was recently renovated since the flooding in the area in late 2011. I love the cream colored leather couches they have in their lobby. And they have a hotel bar which was nice to have available after a long day at the beach or hiking in the area. I reminisce about sitting in their perfectly air conditioned lobby with a cool drink. Hotel Margherita is also perfectly located in the middle of the town of Monterosso. It was fun to wake up, sit in the balcony and watch the locals opening their shops, cafes opening for the morning, fishermen going to the water, and tourists being tourists. We had various great restaurants right below our hotel and it was a short stroll down the hill to the beach.

Wonderful place! Clean, nice staff And great location…read more Plentiful breakfast, wide variety of baked goods plus the usual eggs and hams.

My wife and I were very happy with the location and the ocean views at Hotel Agave. It was as if…read morewe were sleeping on the beech itself. Perhaps some noise from pedestrians on the street, but the cleanliness and location of the room, we were very happy with. We stayed in Room 7 on the second floor in the corner of the building. We walked into the historic Monterosso and although it was nice, we felt happy with the Hotel Agave location, due to its proximity to the beach.

Great spot right in town! Comfortable rooms and great breakfast. Excellent roof top garden with…read moreviews of the sea.

Have stayed here five years in a row now. Always super clean, great location and the breakfast is…read moremore than acceptable. Price is always reasonable and don't forget to grab a bottle of wine and spend some time on the rooftop garden. Great views

Great hotel with complimentary breakfast. It's about a 15-20 minute walk from the train station. So…read moreif you've got luggage, be prepared for uphill cobblestone streets and many stairs. Pack light if possible. Front desk is very friendly and informative. Front desk knew our departure date would be 5am and she even offered us breakfast to go which they would have prepared for us to take. I don't know any hotel that provides that service so her offering it to us was a nice gesture. Rooms are small but had everything we needed. There are many shops and restaurants nearby so this was a great location to stay in. I wouldn't mind staying here again.

For what we paid and expectations set in the website, we were very pleased with our stay here! The…read morecheck in process was seamless and every front desk person was willing to help us. There was no language barrier as well. They even loaned us beach towels and a umbrella for the beach, which was so kind of them! The hotel breakfast was solid. Rooms were small, but should be expected for a small island. It's one of the hotels that aren't incredibly hard to get to with luggage by walking from the train station (unlike the third city in Cinque terre). Only a 12 minute walk with our big suitcase! Rooms were clean and the bathroom was standard and came with hair dryer. Most importantly, the AC worked perfectly.

We had an amazing stay at Locanda Il Maestrale!…read more Giovanni (owner) takes pride in his hotel and caters and interacts with all guests in a friendly and welcoming way. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed and they will explain their water machine, juicer, afternoon snacks, breakfast set up (8am - 10am) and answer any questions you may have. Breakfast is amazing! All high quality selections, delicious coffee, yogurt, meats, cheeses, breads, focaccia, soft boiled eggs, etc., etc. the croissants are made locally and are amazing. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed with air conditioning that works well. Bathrooms are well appointed and clean. Beds and pillows are comfortable and rooms are kept spotless. Staff are happy to make local recommendations and can sell you hiking trail / train passes as needed. All their recommendations to us were excellent and appreciated. Great location right in the Main Street in Monterosso. Stairs required to enter hotel, so be advised if mobility is an issue but they do have a stair lift but you'd need to ask to use it. Our room (suite) had an elevated bed area that required stairs to access the main living area and bathroom so again, be advised if you have mobility issues. Hotel provides beach bag and beach towels for your use. Parking nearby (at a cost) and steps away from the marina and ferries. Short walk to the new part of Monterosso for the train. Convenient home base when visiting Cinque Terre. Staff went above and beyond to help us dry out when we got caught in the rain. Hiking and visiting different towns in the Cinque Terre are is amazing, but requires a level of fitness to truly enjoy. Look no further... great stay. Hotel is very clean and the owner grew up here and knows everyone in town. Final Note: hotel sits upon entrance to older part of town and small delivery trucks make some noise entering town for morning deliveries but this didn't present an issue for us, but calling out for full transparency and note if you are a light sleeper.

Delightful employee who was working during the afternoon and who checked us in. She explained how…read moreto use the water machine, the orange juicer. Beautifully decorated patio with view of street. Nice size room, bright, wonderful breakfast. Collection of books to borrow, including travel guides for the Cinque Terre region. Able to buy local train ticket at a discount from them. Be sure to ask for senior rate if 69 or older.

An Amazing Gem in Monterosso, This Boutique Hotel is set in the hillside but just steps from Old…read moreTown. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed by the staff. Owners, Carla & Matteo made our stay so memorable. They are the most caring & hospitable hosts I have ever met, concerned about every guest. I so enjoyed getting to know them. And I loved all the staff - Paula & John are outstanding professionals & eager to help, the breakfast ladies were amazing - everyone is like family. The hotel is beautiful! So serene, you can't help but relax. Everything was immaculate. Our lovely room was tastefully furnished with a comfortable bed, a desk & chair, a large wardrobe that held all of our things, a refrigerator, and our own balcony where we sat every morning & evening enjoying the beautiful view of the town & the sea. They have thought of every convenience from welcoming snacks in the refrigerator to printouts & helpful tips about the area. Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner & body wash. A hair dryer is provided. Ample plugins. After a long day of hiking, a refreshing shower & cooling air conditioning was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was set on the main balcony with an option to eat indoors. It was so delicious with everything you could want - bacon & eggs, fresh juices, meats & cheeses, yogurt & granola, fresh fruit, and delicious homemade desserts every day. (The lemon tart was my favorite) Matteo made it so easy for us to purchase a discounted Cinque Terre card that included the trains & a reservation for Via dell'Amore. He was very helpful about the ferry schedule - it is a short walk to catch the ferry. Ask about Restaurant recommendations - (Galin was our favorite). Everyone is so kind & helpful with such great service - even filling your water bottles with ice & water for your hikes, towels for the beach, and quick, reasonable laundry service. And don't miss Carla's fantastic Pesto Cooking Class! It was such fun & so delicious to eat after we made it. We even got the recipes. Make sure to reserve your spot. While the hotel is up a small, steep hill, we were able to walk up pulling our wheeled carryon luggage without a problem. The hotel will arrange a taxis for you from the train station if needed. They also have car parking, which is rare. Once at the hotel, you can walk through the lovely lemon grove down some steps arriving right on the main street of Old Town. The best of both - scenic quiet hillside, yet still in town. There is a small beach in Old Town and also just a 10 -15 minute walk to New Town beaches. Easy walk to the train station and the trails. The hospitality and location are the best you will experience, well worth the price. We stayed 4 glorious nights & I hated to leave. I feel Carla & Matteo are our dear friends now. They made us love Cinque Terre even more and we will not stay anywhere but Hotel Villa Steno! More Date of stay: June 2026

We stayed here four months ago and this hotel was so great I've had a note to make sure I finally…read morereviewed it. Hotel Villa Steno could not have been more perfect for a stay in the Cinque Terre. Beautifully located up the hill from the port of Monterosso, the entire hotel has a new and fresh feeling, with comfortable rooms, fantastic outdoor spaces with views of the sea, and one of the best breakfast buffets we had in Italy. The owners (Carla and Matteo) were incredibly friendly and helpful, providing information on taking the ferry to the other local towns and walking/hiking between them. We took their cooking class, hosted by the owners, and our group collectively made everything from homemade pesto and gnocchi to local fish to tiramisu (HIGHLY recommend doing this, they were sold out but allowed us to join last minute, truly fantastic). Their laundry service was a great option to minimize packing, and the owners went out of their way to be helpful for anything needed. Part of a Rick Steves' group were staying there, which only enforced just how great this place is. We couldn't have been happier with the entire experience and highly recommend this hotel.