Any good ideas for hotels in Cinque Terre for early May? Places are filling up, yikes!
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Gettysburg, PA
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OP
Austin, TX, US
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I didn't mean a literal hotel, any B&B's that people recommend would be great!
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Knoxville, TN, USA
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What in the world would happen to the residents of CT if the throngs of tourists ever stopped coming? Would life ever get back to normal as in pre-Rick Steves days?
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Dolores, CO, USA
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Hi Kristin,
Last year, we stayed at Vernazza, Italy - Camere Giuliano, (39) 333 341 4792, 0187-821052, e-mail: [email protected]
It was a small guest house perched high above the train station, just 3-4 rooms, but was delightful. Michelle, the wife, is from the US, and her husband, Guiliano, built the place.
Be sure to book in advance, don't forget that May 1st is a holiday in Europe, and that's when we were there last year. The trains were jam-packed with vacationers, but we had a fabulous time.
We can recommend the restaurant "The 2 Pirates", also up the hill from the train station. Great atmosphere and food.
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sauk rapids, mn
267 posts
give maria capellini room a look at :):)
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Northborough, MA
636 posts
For a splurge and an experience that you won't forget, check out La Mala: www.lamala.it. I could describe it, but there are so many Tripadvisor reviews that do a great job of that.
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Alta Loma, CA, USA
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Not sure if you're just looking for recommendations for Vernazza or any of the CT towns but we stayed at a great hotel in Monterosso; Albergo Margherita. It was a very modern, clean & comfortable hotel & the breakfast (included in the rate) was wonderful.
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Richmond, Ky, USA
278 posts
try Francamaria rooms. Great small rooms,(ask for #1 or #2) very few steps(7) and a ringside seat to the piazza. A little noise at night on the weekends, but really a wonderful set of rooms. They will want cash. Jeff
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Mpls, MN
1005 posts
I will second Jeff's posting on Francamaria's. Stayed 4 nights in room 1 last July and we loved it. With such a great view of the square and harbor we were willing to put up with some noise from the square. The church bells start ringing I think at 7 a.m. and who wants to sleep anyhow!
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Shoreview, MN, usa
187 posts
Martina Callo was fantastic in Vernazza. Straight up a few floors on the piazza, but well worth all the gasps as you climb! And you'll keep gasping when you look out the windows.
I heard from all the business owners that Rick is always in town in May. You might want to check out one of the other towns. Vernazza might be a zoo because that is a busy time there! We loved all the villages. Vernazza seems to be a Rick recommend, which means, BUSY and filled with tourists all holding the same blue books!
acasa5terre.it had lots of options including a boat and breakfast!