Planning travel in Italy for fall 2026. Where is the best place to look for overnight options in the cinque terre area for two nights in late September? Last time we stayed in Vernazza with our Rick Steves group and our charming hotel was at the end of a very long, steep set of stairs. We are old now so something with fewer stairs would be ideal. We will be arriving by train.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
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Look at Monterosso between the train station and the beach. Use booking.com for hotels with elevator, or just ask for a room on the lowest floor.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
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Take a look at Hotel La Spiaggia in Monterosso. It's an easy walk from the train station and has some sea-view balcony rooms (do your best to land one of those!) Furnishings are not fancy and rooms are not overly spacious but it's clean and very popular due to location very close to the beach, restaurants, etc. It also has an elevator, and I believe breakfast is still included in the tariff. Family-run property.
Yummy Cantina di Miky is nearly next door (open seasonally; closed winter)
https://www.cantinadimiky.it/eng/index.html
We had a nice stay there as did several other couples we know.
https://www.laspiaggiamonterosso.com/hotel-monterosso-liguria
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
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You could also look at Hotel Pasquale, which is in the "old town" and a fairly easy and level walk from the train station - https://www.hotelpasquale.it/en/ . They have an elevator and are within easy walking distance to lots of good restaurants.
I normally stay at their "sister" hotel, Hotel Villa Steno but it's a slight walk up the hill so might not be as convenient for you. I normally take a taxi to Villa Steno from the station, and then just walk while I'm staying there.