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La Spezia by The First

Expert massages at the full-service spa provide relaxation after exploring nearby Doria Castle, while the snack bar offers convenient refueling

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La Spezia by The First sits close to Doria Castle and Church of St. Peter, offering travelers a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy therapeutic massages and treatments at the full-service spa, connect to WiFi from their rooms, and satisfy hunger at the convenient snack bar/deli.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Internal View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite, City View, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Balcony, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, City View, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, City View, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

La Spezia Historic Centre, a neighbourhood in La Spezia, is home to La Spezia by The First. Doria Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf of La Spezia and Lerici Beach. Montemarcello Regional Park and Fossola Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our La Spezia travel guide
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Map
Via Persio Aulo Flacco, 49, La Spezia, SP, 19121

What's nearby

  • Museo Tecnico Navale which includes interior views
    Naval Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castello San Giorgio featuring a city
    Castello San Giorgio
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • La Spezia Ferry Dock
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Piazza Garibaldi
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • La Spezia Centrale Station
    16 min walk

Restaurants

  • Dai Pescatori
    4 min walk
  • Osteria Ligure Giobatta
    2 min walk
  • DOC SHOW La Spezia
    2 min walk
  • Kairos
    2 min walk
  • Murphy's Pub
    2 min walk

About this property

La Spezia by The First

Upscale guest house near Gulf of La Spezia
Located close to Doria Castle and Church of St. Peter, La Spezia by The First has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at La Spezia by The First offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's whatsapp mobile app before check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property comprises the main building and an annex building. The annex building is located 165 feet (50 metres) from the main building.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT011015B4FBJDJNCB

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

First Spezia 5 Terre Guesthouse
First Spezia 5 Terre
First 5 Terre
The First La Spezia 5 Terre
Spezia By The First Spezia
The First La Spezia 5 Terre
La Spezia by The First La Spezia
La Spezia by The First Guesthouse
La Spezia by The First Luxury Rooms Suites
La Spezia by The First Guesthouse La Spezia

Frequently asked questions

Is La Spezia by The First pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at La Spezia by The First?

La Spezia by The First doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Spezia by The First?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Spezia by The First?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is La Spezia by The First located?

Located in La Spezia Historic Centre, this guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Gulf of La Spezia, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lerici Beach and Montemarcello Regional Park. Fossola Beach and Church of St. Peter are also within 9 mi (15 km). La Spezia Centrale Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

La Spezia by The First Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great property, located right by the harbor and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but to access the room is kinda complicated with the code, keycard and key. We felt almost too safe with all the locks on the doors. We overall recommand it because of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro Mojica

Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean and good amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No front desk, so check in & keys must be coordinated, but once we were in, the room was great. Walkable to everything we wanted to see and do! Lots of shopping and dining options. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room. Excellent way of getting keys. No hassle or check in. Everything done via WhatsApp.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAnita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great restaurants close to apartment. Very clean and close to the waterfront park. We truly enjoyed our time here. Bonus, the safe was stuck with our passports and they came out on a Sunday afternoon to rescue us. Best communication and went above and beyond what we expected. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central apartment

Central place in La Spezia with good walking distance to restaurants and train station (about 15 min walking). About 15 min away from good parking spaces in a parking garage (15 euro per day). Good place to stay if you just need a place to sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning didn’t work and a lot of amenities were extra like soap, water etc. the WiFi also didn’t work. good location and great communication with owner. Great for couples It was also quite close to a main road and a lot of noise of a night time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like the self check inn system in fact when I booked I had no idea it was a self check inn The address on line was different that the one that was sent to me on wathsapp it was two different buildings it was very confusing it would have been very nice to have someone with the keys welcoming you the room was very clean the bed comfortable room and bathroom kind of small location very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Junior Suite Annex Building Review

I stayed in the Junior Suite for two nights while visiting Cinque Terre. Location is close to the water, cruise terminal and a park. Highly recommend No Name cafe for breakfast or aperitif. Plus an excellent restaurant, Pink Benny is next door! It should be noted that the building is not like a typical hotel. There is no reception for check in and instructions are sent via Whats App on how to get the key. It felt a bit like getting through an escape room at first but once you find the keys check in was easy! There is an elevator in the building. Once you check in there is a small hall with several updated suites. The suite was quiet, very clean, and provided a small mini bar for a fee. I felt very safe staying here! If you stay here to visit Cinque Terre via train the building is approximately a 15-20 minute walk. This was not a problem but if mobility is an issue I would recommend a taxi or utilize the bus system. Otherwise everything you need is within a 5 minute walk to explore La Spezia. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIN WAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't fool by other negative comment. This is one of the best place when I stay in Italy. It is about 15 mins walk or 5 mins taxi ride from La spezia train station. I did not drive but see plenty of parking around. there is also public bus station right at the building. Owner of the unit provided clear instruction on how to get in to building and how to get the room card. we communicate by whatsapp but im not sure if it is the only way to talk. lobby is little dark but nothing to worry about. there is elevator so you dont need to take your luggage up. once you enter the unit, it is a different world, very modern and comfortable. there are 4 rooms and i dont hear anything from other rooms. in conclusion i would recommend this place for anyone who visit Cinque Terre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

GRISELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A magic place

The most wonderful plays city every thing it is yous in love
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfection
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean, very good AC. It was the perfect place to stay while visiting Cinque Terre with my wife and kids, 5 and 8. Nice neighbourhood with lots of restaurants and close to the city centre, the harbour and the local market. It’s definitely an option to stay when we come back without children to hike Cinque Terre, but we’ll do that off season with less tourists.
Nighttime view from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to the marina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the unit was excellent for a family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient host !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was gorgeous, in a great location. La Spezia is a beautiful town, I wish we stayed longer to enjoy this seaside town also!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
it is not a hotel, it is a rental apt with no staff on site
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean room we are traveling to cinque terry from Luca but it's a bit distance walking from train station.

10/10 Excellent

Bernt H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice!

A brilliant choice in La Spezia. Close to the old town, and a beautyful building. Very modern and nice room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In spite of no personnel present at check in, it went quite smoothly after reading all instructions. Room was immaculate and well equipped. Electronics are very well accommodated. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and good location

Very clean and comfortable. Communication via WhatsApp was quick, self check-in & check out was easy. Building is secure and in a good location near the marina and driving distance to all the sites. I was concerned after reading bad reviews online but we had no issues at all in the honeymoon suite and loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023