Hotels in Cinque Terre

Do you have the RS guidebook for your tour, and does it cover the CT? Studying the guidebook would be a useful first step to become familiar with the general layout of the five villages, where the train stations are, etc. The villages are relatively small, so walking distance to each train station isn't that great, unless you have mobility issues.

Monterosso- Hotel Porto Roca. We loved our stay there. Fabulous sea views too.

Our two times were both in Riomaggiore (our favorite of the five), the best mix of access, not too crowded, abd good places to eat. First time was with a room-finding service way back in 2001, and the latest was three years ago, through Airbnb. We’ve stayed in hotels elsewhere, but for the Cinque Terre, skipped any hotel.

Corniglia is the smallest and least crowded village, but it’s set up high above the sea and the station, so it requires taking the shuttle bus down to catch trains, or else a long walk on the road, or LOTS of stairs on a winding stairway.

Looking in Rick Steves’ guidebook is a great suggestion, but be aware that his favorite of the five is very crowded Vernazza.

To answer the OP's question, we stayed at Aria Di Mare in Manarola, which was our favorite of the CT villages. Also, right next to Riamaggiore, which we also liked because of its less touristy feel. We ate at Billy's in Manarola, close to Aria Di Mare and it was wonderful. Wished we had eaten here both nights.

The views from both Aria Di Mare and Billy's were spectacular, and are very close to the trails. It is a 10 minute walk, or so, up to the Aria Di Mare from the train station.

ARIA DI MARE
Via Aldo Rollandi 149, Manarola (ITALIA)
e-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: 0039 3490584155
www.ariadimare.info

Monterosso al Mare, Hotel Pasquale was unique in side of cliff and had a very nice view. 10 minute stroll to train station and not as crowded as other villages (though this was a couple of years ago). The villages were all extremely crowded when we visited last October.

Gianni Franzi in Vernazza has an AMAZING view, but you have to walk the walk to get it (up about 60 stone stairs). Not sure if that is what you are looking for. https://www.giannifranzi.it/english/

ANY hotel will be within a short walk of the station (at least for Vernazza).

Stayed at Hotel Villa Steno in Monterosso. Very nice with great views over the rooftops to the sea. We had a balcony room.
If I remember correctly it was a very short walk to the entrance to the Blue Trail. Also it was a short walk from the train station to the hotel.
For anyone with any mobility issues it is a rather steep stairway to the hotel.

I second Suki's choice! The Hotel Porto Roca in Monterosso is amazing, one of the best travel hotels we've stayed in. The view alone is worth the price of staying there!

Wow! Thank you all so very much!! GREAT suggestions and some with website and address!! Awesome!

markcw - Thank you! I had completely forgotten about the Rick Steves book! Ordered it and we are looking through it. Great suggestion!

Suki and Donald - Thank you so much! Definitely in our top 5 choice list now!

Cyn - Thank you for a better understanding of some of the towns! If we had more time, we might try an Airbnb. We wanted the convenience of breakfast without the search. Appreciate your input!

jules m - Thank you for such an informative response! Aria Di Mare is in our top 5 choices now too and really appreciate the restaurant recommendation! Great information!!

margie - Thanks so much for your hotel suggestion and descriptions. Looks amazing! The view!! Wow!

darrenblois - Thank you for your hotel suggestion and the link! Very reasonable and lovely views!

Jmo - Thank you for your hotel suggestion and referencing which trail!! Had no idea there were color coded trails. Just starting my research and your response really clued me in!

Again, thank you to everyone!! So very appreciative of everyone's suggestions and input!! Can't wait to go!!

Wendy Hawes