La Spezia Historic Centre Travel Guide
La Spezia





Visit La Spezia Historic Centre
Popular places to visit

Castello San Giorgio
Learn more about La Spezia’s past through the fascinating artifacts and relics in the collection in this museum located inside a historic castle.

Cattedrale di Cristo Re
Admire the striking modern design of this cathedral. Its hilltop location ensures you will also enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia.

Il Faro
You can enjoy retail therapy at Il Faro during your stay in La Spezia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out its hiking trails.

Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana
Gain insight into the culture and traditions of the rural communities of the historic Lunigiana territory at this fascinating museum.
Piazza Garibaldi
Learn about the local history of La Spezia with a stop at Piazza Garibaldi. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Amadeo Lia Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Amadeo Lia Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to La Spezia. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do

Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

La Spezia Shore Excursion: Cinque Terre & Limoncino tasting

Cinque Terre Hiking Shore Excursion from La Spezia Port

From La Spezia: Pisa, with optional Leaning Tower and Cinque Terre

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa
Top hotels in La Spezia Historic Centre

The Poet Hotel
The breakfast was fresh and very good. The air conditioning did not work, seemed to be controlled by the front desk. That could be a problem in the warmer season.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Hotel Firenze E Continentale
Location 2 minutes from train central station, very convenient for day trip to any Cinque Terre Also 2 minutes from restaurants and shopping’s Quite place Recommended
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Affittacamere Casa Danè
Very clean. Nice breakfast option. Can’t beat the location if you’re coming in by train.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Atmosfere Guest House - 5 Terre e La Spezia
Convenient to both train station and ferry terminal. Clean. Quiet. Nice terrace. No kitchen. Low water pressure in the shower. Staff responded quickly when we were locked out due to the electronic lock running out of battery (suddenly, without warning). Luckily, we were not in a hurry at that ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

CDH Hotel La Spezia
Excelente ubicación cerca de calle peatonal, acceso a barco para Cinqueterre y estación tren.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

AllegroItalia La Spezia
Very basic, but clean, room. Sound-proofing not great. Breakfast was poor. Reception staff friendly and helpful. Quite a long walk from the station, but handy for boat and bus.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

