Hotel NH La Spezia
by the TopOfHotel team
NH La Spezia is the closest international chain hotel to the train station — the most convenient pick for day-tripping the Cinque Terre, scoring 8.7/10.
NH La Spezia is the closest international chain hotel to the train station — the most convenient pick for day-tripping the Cinque Terre, scoring 8.7/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms follow the modern NH Hotels standard: clean, with comfortable beds, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, fast free Wi-Fi and roomy marble bathrooms. Most reviews single out how clean and quiet the rooms are, which is no small thing given you are right in the city centre. Superior rooms are noticeably larger than Standard, so they are worth the upgrade if the price difference is small.
Food and amenities
The Italian buffet breakfast is a real strength — fresh cornetti, a range of breads, local Liguria cheese and ham, fresh fruit and proper espresso. The fitness centre covers the basics, and the hotel bar stays open through the day, which makes it an easy spot for an aperitivo before you head out for dinner in town.
Location and getting there
This is what pushes NH La Spezia to the top: it sits just 200 m from La Spezia Centrale station, a 3-minute walk, which matters enormously when you are using the city as a base to day-trip the Cinque Terre. The train from Centrale reaches Riomaggiore, the first village, in 8 minutes, and all five villages are within 25 minutes. The Porto Mirabello ferry dock — boats to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere — is only a 10-minute walk away.
Things to know before booking
It is the highest-priced option on this list, starting around $120 a night and climbing to roughly $243. The chain-hotel feel also means less of the local, boutique character you get from the family-run places nearby. And parking, while available at the hotel, costs an extra $22–25 a day — worth budgeting for if you are driving.
Our take
NH La Spezia is the best fit for travelers who want to use La Spezia as a base for Cinque Terre day trips, value international standards and the shortest walk to the trains, and do not mind paying a little more than the other options for it.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Just 200 m from La Spezia Centrale station — the most convenient base on this list for Cinque Terre day trips, with the first village 8 minutes away by train.
- NH Hotels chain reliability means clean rooms and dependable service you know in advance.
- The Italian buffet breakfast is a genuine highlight — fresh cornetti, a range of breads, local Liguria cheese and ham, fresh fruit and real espresso.
- Full 4-star amenities, including a fitness centre and an all-day bar that works well for an aperitivo before you head out to dinner.
- Friendly staff who speak good English and know the area.
- It is the highest-priced option on this list, starting around $120 a night and running to roughly $243.
- The chain-hotel atmosphere lacks the local, boutique character you get from the family-run places nearby.
- Parking is available at the hotel but costs an extra $22–25 a day, so factor that in if you are driving.
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Things to do near La Spezia
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Insider Tips
- Book direct on the NH Hotels site — rates can beat the OTAs at certain times and you earn NH Rewards points.
- Buy a Cinque Terre Card at Centrale station before you board — it covers unlimited regional train rides between the villages.
- The first train to the Cinque Terre leaves at 5:30am; ask for an early breakfast box to eat on board.