This place is an absolute gem! Francesco has exceptional hospitality and is always willing to provide invaluable recommendations for the Cinque Terre area. His lovely personality truly made my stay unforgettable - you really feel like family staying here. The complimentary wine, tea, and biscuits in the common area were cute touches, and the breakfast (from his brother’s cafe next door) was delicious. The dorms were spotlessly clean, and the bathrooms were fantastic. The location is also unbeatable - just a two-minute walk from the station. Hands down, this is the best hostel I've ever stayed in and I can't wait to come back! Grazie mille, Francesco!!!!

Stayed in April 2024

My only comment is I wish there was a couch or comfortable armchair I could hang out in.

Francesco the host was so warm and friendly, and gave great advice on things to do! The small hostel atmosphere made it fun and easy to meet people. The place was very clean and wasn't too crowded. Great location near Cinque Terre but also access to lots of restaurants.

Stayed in April 2024

The location is quite close to the train station.

Stayed in April 2024

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The owner takes his time for his guests Even I had extraordinary wishes, the owner always tried to fulfill them. Pretty clean. Silent Friendly Guests

Stayed in March 2024

Very clean, great bathrooms/showers, delicious breakfast, friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2023

Fantastic hostel, would definitely stay again. The owner is so welcoming and explains everyone you need to know about La Spezia and Cinque Terre. Modern, clean and spacious rooms and bathrooms. Small hostel so it felt very personable.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything went perfect.

I'd love the vibe of this place. It's a small hostel managed by two brothers, Francesco and Antonio. Also, you have a bar/bistro, Ciao Baby, downstairs serving great food. The bathrooms are great and you have plenty of space in the rooms. There is not space for a lot of guests, I think there is only 2-3 rooms, so is easy to met everybody in the kitchen and downstairs. The hostel is just a few steps from the La Spezia train station which turns to be easy to explore everything around like Cinque Terre villages.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing!

- everything - clean rooms and facilities - friendly host - perfect location - yummy brekkie

Stayed in September 2023

Excellent location next to the station! The hosts were great friendly, helpfull and welcoming!

Stayed in September 2023

Francesco was a wonderful host, so lovely and helpful. The breakfast was awesome and the hostel itself was everything you’d need - nice comfy beds, social area. Close to the train station for access to Cinque Terre

Stayed in September 2023

AC is slightly ineffective in the dead of summer and breakfast is modest.

Francesco our host was easily the best thing about my stay at the hostel. Accommodating, friendly and informative about the nearby Cinque Terre region. I would definitely come back here for my next time. Toilet facilities are new and impeccable. Literally two minutes walk from La Spezia so it's perfect for those who are looking to train it to the five coastal towns.

Stayed in August 2023

Best hostel

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing, it was perfect!

I had the best time here and made some great friends! Francesco was a fabulous host and his recommendations for the area were great! Everywhere was spotlessly clean and very nicely decorated, beds very comfy too! Great proximity to the train station for access to the Cinque Terre villages and beyond. Breakfast everyday was delicious and the staff at the bar very friendly! Will definitely be recommending to anyone visiting the area!

Stayed in June 2023

Very nice and clean hostel! Close to the station and the center of La Spezia. Francesco is the best!:)

Stayed in July 2023

Super well located if you want to see the other cities as the train station is 2min distance There is decent breakfast every day Francesco is super nice and always makes sure you are ok, also the staff from the bar is very nice Very cozy place and people in general are also very kind The rooms and bathrooms stays always quite cleaned

Stayed in June 2023

Everything is very clean. Very cozy hostel. Francesco is very friendly and always available to help. Very quiet environment.

Stayed in May 2023

The only ONE thing to note is that the door locks (including the washrooms) make a loud click every time it is being opened and closed. So if there are people leaving early in the morning, it is easily heard and can wake you up. BUT, since the beds are super comfy, I just end up going back to sleep :)

What can I say, by far the best hostel-style accommodation I've stayed in, and I've visited a lot, including Asia. COMMUNICATION: Ease of communication via Booking.com platform. Francesco is easy going and very keen to share recommendations and provide help. LOCATION: Very close to train station, easy to find. There's ample space in the rooms and washrooms. There's privacy provided even in the washrooms with its individually enclosed toilets. CLEANLINESS: Very Clean! Francesco prides himself with the cleanliness of the place. He makes the effort to clean the common areas every morning when everyone has gone out and ensures the facilities are clean and organized. One of the cleanest bathrooms i've been, and the water pressure is amazing! A hot/cool shower at the end of the day after hiking all day was something I also looked forward to. COMFORTABLE: Very comfortable beds! They also have privacy curtains, which I've only seen in the hostels in Japan, so this is a big plus for me! BREAKFAST: Awesome breakfast served every morning next door at Ciao Baby where they make their homemade Focaccia bread and granola. :) They make a great cup of cappuccino as well. ATMOSPHERE: Every one is so nice! It may be due to the awesome group staying at the time I was there but I had a lot of fun and getting to know the people during my stay. :)

Stayed in May 2023

Perfect hostel location for exploring the nearby cinque terre. Francesco & co were so lovely and accommodating at all times. Breakfast was delicious & the place was immaculate. The reviews I had read prior were good but it seriously exceeded my expectations! I will definitely be returning & recommending to all.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing, was beautiful

amazing host Francesco, exceptionally clean, secure and great location

Stayed in May 2023

There’s no lift so kind of hard to travel with luggage

Francesco is a really nice guy, perfect location, clean, comfy, good WiFi, privacy, good communication

Stayed in March 2023

Best hostel I've ever been to. It's a very good memory. First of all, the inn is very clean. Thanks to the owner's good cleaning, the residents try to keep it clean (dirty inns tend to get dirtier, but this is not the case). It's very secure and very close to the station. All environments are perfect. 　 　 Secondly, the owner of the inn is a very kind and gentle person. Soooooo nice!!!! also, Many of the residents came to the Cinque Terre for trekking, and many of them were lively, cheerful and friendly. My best memory was the talking with kind people there. With wine in hand, we talked for about three hours in the cafe area. Elizabeth was the only one whose name I heard, but I will never forget all the others. 　 It is definitely a place where you can have a wonderful time. I recommend it with all my might!

Stayed in March 2023

Super nice hosts! The place is not too big, so it feels really familiar there, e.g. the hosts know all guests by their name. They also had many great suggestions about hikes in Cinque Terre. The breakfast is amazing. The station is just 2 min away and Cinque Terre is reached in 10 to 20 min. Clean and quiet place.

Stayed in March 2023

The kitchen is only partly equipped.you cannot cook there. Lockers are pretty small Hostel uses Key Cards for everything. - you need.your key card to enter the restrooms

Nice atmosphere. Modern furniture everything was.clean.

Stayed in March 2023

No real common room (I didn't care, but some might) - there's only the bar (open to all) downstairs in a courtyard. It's a really nice one though Shower is tiny, you can't really change in there, as there's no place to put your clothes where they wouldn't get wet. You can put your towel inside and get your clothes from the room once you're done, and then change in the shower - but it's not really convenient and I personally don't love that But great stay overall, definitely recommend it!

Staff was amazing, incredibly nice and friendly! I was only there for a night and planning to wake up early so I didn't try to chat with other travellers but it's clear the staff tried to make it a friendly place - introducing me to everyone in the room, and offering a glass of wine at 7PM so people can meet Location is great, right next to the train station, and close to the center of town Beds are little curtain by the pillow, which is always a nice thing Good sturdy lockers with key provided - no need to bring your own lock

Stayed in October 2022