Best Historic & Heritage Hotels in Cinque Terre (2026)

Riomaggiore's most celebrated small hotel, Ca dei Duxi occupies a medieval tower building at the top of the village with rooms looking down the colourful canyon of houses to the sea. The breakfast terrace and the owners' encyclopaedic knowledge of the local area make it one of the Cinque Terre's most hospitable addresses.

• Boutique
• Views
• Historic
• Riomaggiore

★ 9.1 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A beautifully kept family hotel in Manarola's tranquil upper village, Ca d'Andrean is known for its terraced gardens, outstanding breakfast, and the warmth of the Moggia family who have run it for decades. The location — removed from the harbour crowds but within easy walking distance — is perfectly judged.

• Boutique
• Value
• Romance
• Manarola

★ 9 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Vernazza's most famous hotel, Gianni Franzi occupies the buildings above the legendary family-run restaurant on the harbour piazza. The views from the upper rooms — looking straight down into the most photogenic harbour in the Cinque Terre — are justifiably famous. An essential Vernazza experience.

• Boutique
• Views
• Foodie
• Historic
• Vernazza

★ 8.9 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A classic Monterosso hotel in the old town quarter, run by the same family as Porto Roca at a considerably more accessible price point. The rooms are simple but maintained, the sea views from the front rooms are genuine, and the restaurant serves honest Ligurian cooking that consistently outperforms the village's tourist traps.

• Value
• Views
• Foodie
• Monterosso

★ 8.8 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A charming three-star hotel in Monterosso's quieter old town section, La Colonnina delivers clean, well-maintained rooms, a lemon terrace, and a genuinely welcoming family atmosphere at among the most honest prices in the Cinque Terre. The old town location means immediate access to the medieval streets and a short walk to the beach.

• Value
• Family
• Historic
• Monterosso

★ 8.7 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

The most affordable option in Vernazza — a simple, family-run pensione on the harbour piazza with harbour-view rooms that are among the most sought-after in the Cinque Terre for the price. Book months ahead; availability is extremely limited and the views are unrepeatable.

• Value
• Views
• Historic
• Vernazza

★ 8.7 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation