Hotel Baia is the budget pick in this guide. It stands on Via Fegina in the new town of Monterosso, the flat part of the village near the long beach and the railway station, which makes it the easiest base for arriving by train with luggage. The hotel is beachfront, with Fegina Beach a one-minute walk and the old town a short walk along the seafront. A free breakfast buffet is included, there is a terrace and a bar, and the rooms have air conditioning and free wifi. The rooms are compact, so this is a simple, practical base rather than a luxury stay, but the price and the position are hard to beat in the village.
Location and getting around
Via Fegina runs along the sea in the newer, flatter part of Monterosso. The station is a two minute walk, Fegina Beach about a minute and Monterosso Beach in the old town about six minutes, or six hundred metres. The Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area is a minute away. This is the western end of the rail line, so trains run south to the other four villages, and boats leave from the old town pier in the warm months. The flat position suits travellers who dislike steps.
The rooms
The property lists double or twin rooms and triple rooms, with or without sea views, each about fifteen square metres. Rooms have air conditioning and free wifi. The small size is the trade-off for the price, so travel light and use the terrace for downtime. A sea view room is worth requesting if the view matters.
Facilities
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, a bar, a hair salon, a lift, a front desk safe and luggage storage, which is handy if you arrive early or leave late. Parking is not offered, and cars are best left in La Spezia or Levanto. One pet is allowed for a nightly fee.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, couples, walkers who want to start the Blue Trail from Monterosso, and families who want the beach on the doorstep. Good to know: some Cinque Terre hotels close for part of winter, so confirm that the hotel is open on your dates, and check for rail maintenance weekends before you travel.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Beachfront location
- ✓Two minutes from the station
- ✓Terrace and bar
- ✓Air conditioning and free wifi
- ✓Lift
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Front desk safe
Good questions
How close is the station?+
About two minutes on foot, according to the booking page. Fegina Beach is about a minute away.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is listed. Check the terms of your rate when you reserve.
Does the hotel have parking?+
No, parking is not offered. Leave the car in La Spezia or Levanto and use the train.
