La Spezia by The First

Guesthouse in La Spezia, a quick walk to Gulf of La Spezia

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Room amenity
View from property
1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
La Spezia by The First sits close to Doria Castle and Church of St. Peter, offering travelers a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy therapeutic massages and treatments at the full-service spa, connect to WiFi from their rooms, and satisfy hunger at the convenient snack bar/deli.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Honeymoon Suite, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Internal View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Presidential Suite, City View, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Suite, City View, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, City View, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Balcony, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Persio Aulo Flacco, 49, La Spezia, SP, 19121

What's nearby

  • La Spezia Ferry Dock - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Naval Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castello San Giorgio - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Piazza Garibaldi - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • La Spezia Centrale Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Dai Pescatori - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murphy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terrazza Oliva - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DOC SHOW La Spezia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Spezia by The First

Guesthouse near Gulf of La Spezia
Located close to Doria Castle and Church of St. Peter, La Spezia by The First has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at La Spezia by The First have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's whatsapp mobile app before check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
This property comprises the main building and an annex building. The annex building is located 165 feet (50 meters) from the main building.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT011015B4FBJDJNCB

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

First Spezia 5 Terre Guesthouse
First Spezia 5 Terre
First 5 Terre
The First La Spezia 5 Terre
Spezia By The First Spezia
The First La Spezia 5 Terre
La Spezia by The First La Spezia
La Spezia by The First Guesthouse
La Spezia by The First Luxury Rooms Suites
La Spezia by The First Guesthouse La Spezia

Frequently asked questions

Is La Spezia by The First pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at La Spezia by The First?

La Spezia by The First doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Spezia by The First?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Spezia by The First?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is La Spezia by The First located?

Located in La Spezia Historic Centre, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gulf of La Spezia and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lerici Beach and Montemarcello Regional Park. Fossola Beach and Church of St. Peter are also within 9 mi (15 km). La Spezia Centrale Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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La Spezia by The First Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 172 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfection
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great property, located right by the harbor and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean, very good AC. It was the perfect place to stay while visiting Cinque Terre with my wife and kids, 5 and 8. Nice neighbourhood with lots of restaurants and close to the city centre, the harbour and the local market. It’s definitely an option to stay when we come back without children to hike Cinque Terre, but we’ll do that off season with less tourists.
Nighttime view from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

La camera molto moderna e spaziosa. Non è inclusa l'acqua.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esta súper céntrico, alrededor de restaurantes muchos negocios el lugar hermoso y super organizado
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro Mojica

Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean and good amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
it is not a hotel, it is a rental apt with no staff on site
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I’ve received an email from Expedia informing me where to go for the check-in. The location is NOT where the apartment is, but in a restricted area. I would have needed a permit to reach the place for the check in. Did not get any and when asked for help, the staff via WhatsApp was rude. Via WhatsApp I’ve received different information on how to access the apartment. I will receive a ticket because I went to their offices for check in!!!! Also, I’ve asked for WIFI password and the answer via WhatsApp was: we already gave it to you. What manners are these???!!?? Anyhow, be ready for bad assistance and bad A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to the marina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serpil

Liked: Amenities
Sehr zentral gelegen, von diesem Standort einfache Reise und Besichtigung der Cinque Terre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente alojamiento, queda cerca del terminal de trenes, muchas tiendas y restaurant cerca, los encargados del alojamiento en todo momento estuvieron atentos con nosotros, inclusive días antes de llegar a la propiedad, la verdad una estadía ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient host !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No front desk, so check in & keys must be coordinated, but once we were in, the room was great. Walkable to everything we wanted to see and do! Lots of shopping and dining options. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was gorgeous, in a great location. La Spezia is a beautiful town, I wish we stayed longer to enjoy this seaside town also!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jättebra!

Jättebra hotell nära till stan, färja samt tåg. Perfekt att utgå ifrån för att besöka magiska cinque terre! Vi var två barn och två vuxna. Härlig service trots att reception saknades. Underbara restauranger kring hörnet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kiana

Disliked: Staff & service
Very stressful and disappointing experience with this property. Despite the listing stating that check-in was available in person between 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM, the host contacted me via WhatsApp, asking for personal information without any prior notice or confirmation through Expedia. I asked multiple times to continue communication through Expedia's chat, but the host ignored those requests and insisted on using WhatsApp — which goes against Expedia’s own safety guidelines. Even worse, the host completely stopped responding to messages and phone calls the evening before my arrival (well within the advertised reception hours) and did not reply until late the next morning. This left me feeling unsafe and unsupported in a foreign country, and I had no choice but to book a different accommodation last minute. No traveler should be put in that position. I don’t recommend this property to anyone looking for a safe and reliable booking experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Amenities
Chambre très agréable, très bonne literie principale (moins bien le lit d’appoint) Propreté et état des lieu impeccable !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In spite of no personnel present at check in, it went quite smoothly after reading all instructions. Room was immaculate and well equipped. Electronics are very well accommodated. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Iling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean room we are traveling to cinque terry from Luca but it's a bit distance walking from train station.

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central apartment

Central place in La Spezia with good walking distance to restaurants and train station (about 15 min walking). About 15 min away from good parking spaces in a parking garage (15 euro per day). Good place to stay if you just need a place to sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAnita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great restaurants close to apartment. Very clean and close to the waterfront park. We truly enjoyed our time here. Bonus, the safe was stuck with our passports and they came out on a Sunday afternoon to rescue us. Best communication and went above and beyond what we expected. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shoroug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room itself was good and comfortable, modern style. But the building is not that much; old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and good location

Very clean and comfortable. Communication via WhatsApp was quick, self check-in & check out was easy. Building is secure and in a good location near the marina and driving distance to all the sites. I was concerned after reading bad reviews online but we had no issues at all in the honeymoon suite and loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023