Da Baranin Manarola
by the TopOfHotel team
Da Baranin is the warmest family B&B on the list — sea-view garden terrace, homemade breakfast, and a 9.0/10 score.
Da Baranin is the warmest family B&B on the list — sea-view garden terrace, homemade breakfast, and a 9.0/10 score.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Da Baranin Manarola is a small B&B the same local family has run for generations, and it holds a 9.0/10 on Agoda. The 9 rooms are done in a simple local Italian style — plain but warm, clean, and well kept. The sea-facing rooms cost a little more, and reviewers think the view earns it. The detail guests mention most, though, isn't a room at all: it's the sea-view garden terrace, an outdoor sitting area open to everyone staying, and it looks its best in the evening as the sun goes down.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is the part that pulls the score up, and the owners make it themselves every morning. Expect homemade cake, croissants, local bread, a selection of cold cuts, Pecorino and Parmigiano cheese, fresh seasonal fruit, espresso, and fresh-squeezed orange juice — served out on the garden terrace with a view of the sea and the village. Every room has air-con, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom.
Location and getting there
You're in the heart of Manarola, a 5-minute walk from the train station and close to Chiesa di San Lorenzo and a string of local restaurants the owners will steer you toward. From here the train runs to Riomaggiore in 3 minutes, Vernazza in 6, and Monterosso in 10 — a Cinque Terre Card covers unlimited rides between the five villages.
Things to know before booking
There are only a few rooms, and they sell out fast — book at least 3 months ahead, more in summer. There's no lift, and you climb stairs to reach the rooms, which is worth knowing if you've got heavy bags or bad knees. And not every room faces the sea, so if the view matters, confirm the room type when you book.
Our take
Da Baranin suits couples, families, and anyone after a real Italian family B&B — warm welcome, homemade breakfast, and that sea-view garden terrace. From around $166 a night, it's strong value for Cinque Terre.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The family runs the place themselves, and the warm, relative's-house atmosphere is what reviews come back to most.
- A sea-view garden terrace open to all guests — the best spot in the building to wind down in the evening.
- Homemade breakfast every morning: cake, fresh fruit, and fresh drinks, all made by the owners.
- The owners point you to the best sights, hiking trails, and local restaurants, including gelato spots most tourists miss.
- A 9.0/10 score, with the reviews singling out the hospitality.
- Only a handful of rooms, so they fill fast — book at least 3 months ahead, especially in summer.
- No lift, and there are stairs up to the rooms — worth knowing if you have heavy bags or bad knees.
- Not every room has a sea view, so confirm the room type when you book if the view matters to you.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a Sea View room — the price difference is small but the view is well worth it.
- Sit out on the garden terrace from 6pm to 8pm for sunset with a glass of Sciacchetrà — the best atmosphere of the stay.
- Ask the owners for their restaurant and gelato recommendations — they know the spots regular tourists don't.