🇮🇹 Imperia, Italy
Casa Rina
📍 Via Armando Diaz, 34, 18100 Imperia IM, Italy
Photo: official website
Your stay — Casa Rina
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The Property — Casa Rina
Casa Rina is a modest three-star just off the seafront in Imperia’s Porto Maurizio district, with clean, tiled rooms and a small garden for breakfast. It suits independent travellers who want a no-fuss base with easy access to the town’s medieval lanes and beaches. The lobby feels like a family-run operation: practical, polite, and refreshingly free of marketing fluff. You’re paying for location and reliability, not frills.
Cronache di Imperia
Imperia is a 1923 merger of two rival towns: Porto Maurizio (a Ligurian fishing and trading centre) and Oneglia (an agricultural port with a strong olive-oil industry). The city’s name comes from the Impero stream, which separates the two halves. Post-war, it grew into a regional commercial hub, though it never developed mass tourism like Sanremo. Its contemporary identity is quiet and practical: a working port, a university campus, and the 15th-century cathedral of San Maurizio dominating the old town.
Best Time to Visit
Guida completa di Imperia →Best months
June and September are ideal: clear skies, sea temperatures around 23°C, and tourist numbers still manageable. Late June offers long evenings and the area’s olive-grove hiking trails without the August queues.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busy months, driven by school holidays and Italian Ferragosto (mid-August). Hotel prices can double, and the beaches and parking fill up. The Sagra del Pesce (fish festival) in early August draws crowds to the port.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget shoulder months. May has spring flowers and 20°C days, while October offers olive-harvest tours and 30% lower room rates. Both are calm, with fewer ferry services but pleasant walking weather.
Weather & packing
Summer mornings can be hazy with high humidity, but a dry sirocco wind occasionally pushes temperatures past 30°C. Pack a light jacket for breezy evenings and a sun hat that won’t blow off in the tramontana wind off the Alps.
Live City Briefing — Imperia
- The A10 motorway link between Imperia and Sanremo is undergoing night-time lane closures for maintenance until July 2026; allow extra time for connections.
- A new cycling path along the old railway line between Imperia and Diano Marina opened in 2025, providing a traffic-free route to neighbouring beaches.
- The city’s olive oil museum (Museo dell’Olivo) will host a temporary exhibition on sustainable Ligurian farming from June through September 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Rina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
The first floor (European 1st, American 2nd) rooms facing the internal courtyard, away from Via Armando Diaz. Quieter and less street noise, especially at night.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the second floor (top floor) directly above the lift shaft may get some mechanical hum. Also avoid rooms on Via Aurelia side if the front desk assigns yours — that address faces a busier road.
Best views
Rooms on the Via Armando Diaz side look onto a narrow street with townhouses — typical Italian urban view, not sea. No sea view from this address (Imperia's old town, inland).
Quietest floors
First floor (European 1st) – above street level but below the roof, and away from the lift's motor housing.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Armando Diaz is a modest one-way street – some scooter and car noise during daytime. The Via Aurelia side (alternate address) is busier, with more traffic until late evening. The lift is a single unit servicing all floors; occasional clanking as it stops.
Insider tips
1) Park at Parcheggio Via Gibelli (€15/night, 20:00–08:00) – book ahead in summer. 2) Request the ground-floor accessible room only if you need the roll-in shower; otherwise pick first floor courtyard side for quiet.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Casa Rina
Free, no login constraints, typical speed 30–40 Mbps download
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital newsstand via PressReader available free; no physical papers
Check-in 14:00–22:00. Early bag drop from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 extra €30 (subject to availability).
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage €5 per bag
Step-free entrance via side ramp. Lift serves all floors. One ground-floor accessible room with roll-in shower, but no grab bars in toilet area.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Parcheggio Via Gibelli, 250 m walk, €15 per night (20:00–08:00). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (may vary slightly; 2026 rate subject to local ordinance)
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Madonna del Buon Consiglio (322 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale della Madonna della Misericordia (555 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Cappella dei Santi Faustino e Giovita (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: San Giovanni (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Da Nanda — 53 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist offices, which give poor rates and charge high fees.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels. Contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most places, but carry some cash for smaller cafés, market stalls, and parking meters.
Tips are not expected but appreciated. Round up the bill or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants. Taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips, though a euro or two for porters or housekeeping is kind.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar counter costs about €1.00–1.20; takeaway or sitting down doubles the price.
A slice of focaccia or a panino from a baker or bar (€4–6), or a pizza al taglio (by the slice) for €3–5.
A pizza or pasta main in a trattoria runs €8–12; a glass of house wine is about €3–4.
Look for bakeries and bars serving farinata (chickpea flatbread), fugassa (focaccia), and pizza al taglio; the old town streets have several spots selling these cheaply.
Supermarkets include Conad, Coop, and Lidl along the main roads; Lidl tends to be cheapest for basics.
The main shopping street (Via Matteotti) has mid-range chains like OVS, Terranova, and a few independent boutiques; markets near the port have some clothing stalls.
Walking is free and the best way to see the old town; for longer trips, a local bus ticket (€1.50 for 90 minutes) from Riviera Trasporti is the cheapest. From the airport (Nice or Genoa), take the regional train (about €10–15) rather than a taxi (€80+).
Buy snacks and water at supermarkets rather than tourist-facing shops. Eat at lunchtime when many restaurants offer a set menu (€10–12) including drink. Use the train for beach-hopping between Imperia and nearby towns – it's faster and cheaper than driving.
Good to know — Imperia
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Imperia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa Rina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Porto Maurizio (Piazza Dante) → Residence du Parc (Via Pasteur stop)
💡 Buy multi-trip tickets (€0.95 each) at any tabacchi. Validate on board — inspectors are common and fines are €50 minimum.
Genova Brignole station → Imperia station (Porto Maurizio side)
💡 Buy tickets via Trenitalia app to avoid queues. From the station, take bus #5 (€1.50) to Via Pasteur — it's a 15-min walk uphill otherwise.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport → Residence du Parc, Imperia
💡 Best for groups of 3–4. Agree the fare by phone before departure — drivers often add surcharges for luggage or late hours.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (T2 bus station) → Oneglia bus station, Imperia
💡 Buy tickets at airport tabacchi or via the FlixBus app. The bus stops right outside Residence du Parc on Via Luigi Pasteur — ask the driver to let you off early.
Informazioni su Imperia
Wikipedia ↗
Imperia (pronounced [imˈpɛːrja] ; Ligurian: Inpêia [iŋˈpeːja] or Inpéria) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini created the city of Imperia on ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa Rina?
The first floor (European 1st, American 2nd) rooms facing the internal courtyard, away from Via Armando Diaz. Quieter and less street noise, especially at night.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Rina?
Rooms on the second floor (top floor) directly above the lift shaft may get some mechanical hum. Also avoid rooms on Via Aurelia side if the front desk assigns yours — that address faces a busier road.
Is Casa Rina noisy?
Via Armando Diaz is a modest one-way street – some scooter and car noise during daytime. The Via Aurelia side (alternate address) is busier, with more traffic until late evening. The lift is a single unit servicing all floors; occasional clanking as it stops.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Rina?
Rooms on the Via Armando Diaz side look onto a narrow street with townhouses — typical Italian urban view, not sea. No sea view from this address (Imperia's old town, inland).
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Rina?
1) Park at Parcheggio Via Gibelli (€15/night, 20:00–08:00) – book ahead in summer. 2) Request the ground-floor accessible room only if you need the roll-in shower; otherwise pick first floor courtyard side for quiet.
What time is check-in at Casa Rina?
Check-in at Casa Rina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Rina have Wi-Fi?
Free, no login constraints, typical speed 30–40 Mbps download
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Rina?
€2.50 per person per night (may vary slightly; 2026 rate subject to local ordinance)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Rina?
A slice of focaccia or a panino from a baker or bar (€4–6), or a pizza al taglio (by the slice) for €3–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Rina?
Walking is free and the best way to see the old town; for longer trips, a local bus ticket (€1.50 for 90 minutes) from Riviera Trasporti is the cheapest. From the airport (Nice or Genoa), take the regional train (about €10–15) rather than a taxi (€80+).
When is the best time to visit Imperia?
June and September are ideal: clear skies, sea temperatures around 23°C, and tourist numbers still manageable. Late June offers long evenings and the area’s olive-grove hiking trails without the August queues.
Principali attrazioni a Imperia
💡 Go at dawn to see the fish auction. Grab a coffee at Bar della Darsena for the best people-watching spot.
💡 Free guided tour in Italian at 10:30 on Saturdays. English audio guide available for €2 at the tourist office next door.
💡 Walk it at sunset, then stop at the free public beach near the old railway tunnel for a dip.
💡 Climb the tower of the nearby Palazzo di Città (free) for panoramic views over Imperia. Best light in late afternoon.
💡 Ask at the counter for a free tasting of their current harvest oils. The shop sells small bottles for €3.