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La Spezia by The First

Guesthouse in La Spezia, 7-minute walk to Gulf of La Spezia

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Point of interest
Honeymoon Suite, Balcony | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lobby sitting area
View from property
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

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, City View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, City View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, City View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Balcony | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Honeymoon Suite, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Internal View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room (Internal View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View

Deluxe Room, City View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite, City View, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Presidential Suite, City View, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Balcony, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite, Balcony, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View, Annex Building

Junior Suite, City View, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite, City View, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, City View, Annex Building

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Honeymoon Suite, City View, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Persio Aulo Flacco, 49, La Spezia, SP, 19121

What's nearby

  • La Spezia Ferry Dock - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Naval Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Castello San Giorgio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza Garibaldi - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • La Spezia Centrale Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Formidable Griglieria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dai Pescatori - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murphy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DOC SHOW La Spezia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Spezia by The First

Guesthouse 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 like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at La Spezia by The First have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
This property comprises the main building and an annex building. The annex building is located 165 feet (50 meters) from the main building.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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: 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT011015B4FBJDJNCB

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is La Spezia by The First located?

Located in La Spezia Historic Centre, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.6 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

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 173 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

Mariano

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

Verified traveler

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

Shoroug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room itself was good and comfortable, modern style. But the building is not that much; old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Loi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kiana

Disliked: Staff & service
Very stressful and disappointing experience with this property. Despite the listing stating that check-in was available in person between 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM, the host contacted me via WhatsApp, asking for personal information without any prior notice or confirmation through Expedia. I asked multiple times to continue communication through Expedia's chat, but the host ignored those requests and insisted on using WhatsApp — which goes against Expedia’s own safety guidelines. Even worse, the host completely stopped responding to messages and phone calls the evening before my arrival (well within the advertised reception hours) and did not reply until late the next morning. This left me feeling unsafe and unsupported in a foreign country, and I had no choice but to book a different accommodation last minute. No traveler should be put in that position. I don’t recommend this property to anyone looking for a safe and reliable booking experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

shawn

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service, card for room wasn't where it was supposed to be and couldn't get ahold of anyone to gain access. Had to wonder around the town with our luggage and find a different place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Meh...

Wouldn't call this a nice suite but the beds were good. It is a kinda creepy building and no view. Weird that the bathtub was in the room and a big window between bathroom and bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

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

Poor Service

I booked the hotel while I was on the road via Hotels.com and did not scroll to the bottom of the page where is showed the reception had closed prior to my booking time, After discussions with Hotels.com the refund was refused. There is 3 issues. 1. The booking was made after closing. This should not have been allowed 2. The hotel should have refunded the money 3. I will check the fine print more and use another booking site Be careful as this place closes at 18:30 for checkin honestly a time when people finishing work are still on the road. No Breakfast, no Check in desk, all in all a bad experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is around 20 min from the train station. Taxi cost around 15-18 euros. If you like to walk and if you have good luggage with wheels, we recommend to walk and get familiar with the area. We spent 2 days as a base to go to cinqueceterre. The building facade is going through renovation and we were surprised we were not told about it but it was not disturbing at all. The room was spacious and very clean. My mother in law loved the coffee machine, foam maker for the capuchino and the breakfast taken to our room was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten die Junior Suite, die zu dritt sehr eng werden kann. Durch das Ausklapp- Bett hat man keine Fläche, um 3 Koffer zu öffnen. Die Lage ist sehr gut. Alles ist zu Fuß erreichbar. Check In und Out funktionieren durch detaillierte Beschreibungen gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Erika

La camera molto moderna e spaziosa. Non è inclusa l'acqua.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Supert opphold og fin lokasjon!

Nydelig beliggenhet og veldig fint rom. Litt styr med innsjekk da det ikke er noen resepsjon, og jeg ikke fikk tilsendt noe info om innsjekk på forhånd (slik det sto jeg skulle få 24 timer før innsjekk).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modernt och smidigt boende med fantastisk frukost

Vi bodde här under vår vistelse i La Spezia och blev positivt överraskade. Boendet ligger i ett vanligt flerfamiljshus, och incheckningen sker lite som ett escape room – med koder till olika boxar som skickas via WhatsApp efter att man skickat in passbilder. Det låter kanske omständligt, men allt fungerade väldigt smidigt. När vi kom in möttes vi av en sval och fräsch hall med ett fåtal hotellrum. Vårt rum var modernt, rent och fint – och balkongen var riktigt mysig. Vi hade även bokat frukost, som serverades på ett café/restaurang ca 7 minuters promenad bort. Frukosten var över förväntan – supergod mat, trevlig personal och härlig atmosfär. Rekommenderas om du vill ha ett praktiskt och bekvämt boende med lite mer lokal känsla än ett traditionellt hotell.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I’ve received an email from Expedia informing me where to go for the check-in. The location is NOT where the apartment is, but in a restricted area. I would have needed a permit to reach the place for the check in. Did not get any and when asked for help, the staff via WhatsApp was rude. Via WhatsApp I’ve received different information on how to access the apartment. I will receive a ticket because I went to their offices for check in!!!! Also, I’ve asked for WIFI password and the answer via WhatsApp was: we already gave it to you. What manners are these???!!?? Anyhow, be ready for bad assistance and bad A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

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

4 dage efter gennemrejse af Toscana

, god aircondition, lidt slidt, rust på håndklædetørrer proptrækker itu men fik ny næste dag, gulv i bruser trænger til maling. God duft i sæbe. Strøm afbrydelse sidste nat, alt blinkede ved ikke hvornår det op at køre. Men ellers dejligt sted. Dejlig terasse, godt udvalg i minibar, dog brugte vi kun kaffen. God beliggenhed. Parkeringskælder Europark ca 1,5 km derfra. 12 min til togstation, Cinque terre/Livorno og flere. Nem checkin box og instrukser via Whatsapp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

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

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esta súper céntrico, alrededor de restaurantes muchos negocios el lugar hermoso y super organizado
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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