Riomaggiore is the southernmost and one of the most dramatically beautiful of the five Cinque Terre villages, its tall multicoloured houses stacked vertiginously above a tiny harbour where fishing boats are winched up from the sea at day's end. The village is the gateway to the Via dell'Amore walking trail and the railway station makes it the most accessible of the five. Staying in hotels near Riomaggiore puts you at the classic Cinque Terre viewpoint captured in thousands of postcards.
Our Picks — Cinque Terre
Monterosso
Cinque Terre's most distinguished hotel, Porto Roca clings to the cliff above Monterosso's old town with swimming pool, sun terraces, and sweeping sea views. The pink-and-white villa is architecturally the most elegant property in the national park, and the restaurant — serving classic Ligurian cuisine with a sea panorama — is the finest in the five villages.
Monterosso
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.
Monterosso
A well-run, family-owned hotel on the new town side of Monterosso, Hotel Marina offers sea-view rooms, a pleasant terrace, and direct proximity to the beach and train station — the most practical combination in the five villages for travellers who plan to explore beyond their base.
Vernazza
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.
Manarola
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.
Monterosso
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.
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