We are active seniors planning a last trip to Italy. We want to include some favorite places visited years ago, including the Cinque Terre. No hike planned, just want to enjoy the gorgeous views again. Looking for the easiest-access, nice hotel or BnB. We don’t want one far from the train when we have our bags to pull.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
6796 posts
There are numerous recent threads on the subject. Use the search feature to find them, filtering for forum threads less than a year old. I'd concentrate on Monterosso, since it has a relatively flat area with hotels between the train station and the beach.
Posted by
United States
6 posts
I suggest you focus on Monterosso al Mare when booking in the Cinque Terre it’s the flattest village, has hotels and BnBs close to the train station, and makes arrival with luggage much easier. I recommend checking ahead if the property has an elevator or ground‑floor rooms, since many smaller Italian places still rely on stairs. I also suggest packing light with rolling luggage that handles cobblestones, and I recommend downloading offline maps before you go so you’re not stuck if reception dips. In Paris or Vienna I’ve found it practical to keep tickets saved on my phone, and the same applies here having train or ferry passes ready offline saves stress. With those small steps, you’ll enjoy the Cinque Terre views without worrying about logistics.