Hotel Souvenir is a small, friendly two-star hotel in the Borgo Antico, the old town of Monterosso al Mare, and it is one of the most affordable ways to sleep in the middle of the village. It stands on Via Gioberti, a couple of minutes from Monterosso Beach and a few more from Fegina, with a garden, a terrace, a bar and a coffee shop. A free buffet breakfast is served every morning, and a station drop-off shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge, which helps with early trains. Rooms are modest, in two buildings, ranging from economy doubles to comfort rooms with balconies, junior suites and a penthouse. The hotel earns very good guest scores, but it is simple, there is no elevator and the entrance has steps. If you want to be in the lanes, near the restaurants and a step from the sand, and you do not need a lot of facilities, this is one of the best-value choices in the Cinque Terre.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Via Gioberti 24, in the Borgo Antico. Monterosso Beach is about two minutes on foot, Fegina Beach about three, and Monterosso station about eight. The old town’s restaurants, shops and wine bars are on your doorstep. Trains to the other villages are quick and frequent, and ferries run in season. There is no parking at the hotel, so arrive by train or park in a public car park outside the village.
The rooms
14 room types across two buildings over two floors, from small economy doubles and singles to comfort doubles, some with a balcony or terrace, junior suites and a penthouse. Sizes range from compact to roomy, and rooms have a safe, heating, a television and a shower with a bidet. Because rooms vary a lot, read the descriptions carefully and choose a balcony category if outdoor space matters.
Food and facilities
A free buffet breakfast is served each morning. There is a bar and a coffee shop, and a garden and terrace for sitting out. Beach towels are provided, which is a nice touch for a beach hotel. The front desk is not open all night, so tell the hotel when you expect to arrive. Late check-in outside the desk hours carries a fee.
Who it suits
Budget-minded couples, solo travellers and walkers who want to be in the thick of Monterosso. It is less suited to visitors with limited mobility, as upper floors are reached by stairs, and there are about ten steps at the entrance.
Good to know
Check-in is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m. One dog is allowed per stay for a daily fee, in specific rooms. The hotel closes for the winter season, so check when you book. A local tourist tax is charged per person per night, up to a few nights.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Old town location
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Bar and coffee shop
- ✓Beach towels provided
- ✓Station shuttle (surcharge)
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Balcony rooms available
Good questions
How far is Hotel Souvenir from the beach and the station?+
The beach is about two minutes on foot, and Monterosso station is about eight minutes away.
Does the hotel have parking or an elevator?+
No. There is no on-site parking and no elevator, and upper floors are reached by stairs.
Is breakfast included?+
A free buffet breakfast is shown with the stay. Check your rate when you book.
