🇮🇹 La Spezia, Italy
B&B Da Giusè
📍 Via Vico Porta, 4, 19021 Arcola SP, Italy
Photo: official website
Your stay — B&B Da Giusè
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The Property — B&B Da Giusè
Da Giusè is a compact family-run B&B in a quiet residential street five minutes from La Spezia’s main train station. The lobby feels more like a friend’s living room—small, tiled floors, a rack of local maps, and the smell of coffee from the breakfast corner. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, no-fuss base to explore the Cinque Terre or the city itself, trading frills for genuine local tips from the owner.
Chronicles of La Spezia
La Spezia grew from a fishing village into Italy’s main naval arsenal after unification in the 1860s, when the massive Arsensale was built to dominate the Tyrrhenian. Mussolini-era expansion squared off the waterfront with rationalist blocks, while Allied bombing in 1943 flattened much of the old centre. Today the city has shed its gritty port reputation, emerging as a cultured gateway to the Cinque Terre, with a strong contemporary arts scene around CAMeC and the newly pedestrianised Via del Prione.
Best Time to Visit
Full La Spezia guide →Best months
May, June and September offer the best balance of warm, settled weather (22-27°C) without the July-August crush. The Ligurian Sea is swimmable by late May, and the hills around the Gulf of Poets stay green.
Peak / festival surge
August is absolute peak, driven by Italian Ferragosto (15 August) and foreign tourists using La Spezia as a Cinque Terre base. Hotel prices double or triple, and the Cinque Terre trains are sardine-tins from 9am–6pm. Book Da Giusè at least three months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
Early October and late April are the sweet spots: temperatures hover around 18-20°C, flights and rooms are 30-40% cheaper, and the hiking trails are quiet. You’ll need a rain jacket but can still eat outside at lunch.
Weather & packing
La Spezia’s microclimate traps summer humidity from the Gulf, making 30°C feel stickier than the thermometer suggests. Pack one light long-sleeve for evenings and a foldable rain shell—thunderstorms can roll in from the Apuan Alps in under an hour.
Live City Briefing — La Spezia
- The Cinque Terre train ticket system now requires a mandatory reservation for regional trains between Levanto and La Spezia in peak hours (May–September); buy online at least a day ahead to avoid sold-out departures.
- La Spezia’s main market, Mercato di Piazza Cavour, has reopened after a 2024 refurbishment with improved ventilation and a new food court—good for cheap seafood lunch before catching the ferry to Portovenere.
- The pedestrianisation of Via del Prione (the main shopping street) has been extended through summer 2026, with outdoor seating and evening live music on Fridays; expect some temporary bus reroutes around Piazza Brin.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Da Giusè, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor (the highest floor of the walk-up) facing the internal courtyard (rear side). Those are the quietest and get some natural light from the back. First-floor rooms at the front, directly above the café, are noisiest.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the first floor – you'll get café noise from 7am, street chatter, and delivery vans. Also skip rooms directly above the entrance stairwell: foot traffic and door slams echo up.
Best views
No real view to speak of – ask for a rear-looking room to avoid the street and café. Front rooms overlook Via Vico Porta, a narrow street with parked cars and café tables.
Quietest floors
Second floor (the top) – the only floor with a decent chance of quiet. Even so, ask for courtyard-facing (rear) rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
The café below starts early (7-8am) with chairs dragged, espresso machine, and smokers. Street noise from Via Vico Porta is moderate – not a main road, but delivery vans, scooters, and pedestrian chatter. No lift means guests hauling cases on the stairs is a regular sound.
Insider tips
1. Park at Parcheggio Via Fiume (€12/day, 200m walk) to avoid street parking fines. 2. If you need decent Wi-Fi for work, pay €5/day for the premium tier – the free one is too slow for video calls.
- 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 — B&B Da Giusè
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 15 Mbps) across common areas and rooms; no login, just pick network 'BBDaGuse'; premium tier (50 Mbps) available at €5/day
No lift – property is first-floor walk-up above a café; stairs only
No digital press; no physical papers; property is in a 19th-century townhouse with original marble staircase and frescoed ceiling in breakfast room
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00 (weekdays) or to 22:00 (weekends); earlier bag drop allowed if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20
Free for day-use on arrival or after check-out; no locked room, left in lobby area unattended
No step-free access – two steps at entrance, narrow stairwell; no accessible rooms or adapted bathroom; not recommended for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Via Fiume (200m, €12/24h); no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, paid on arrival; children under 12 exempt
Deposit & card hold: 30% advance deposit required via bank transfer or credit card link; €50 incidental hold upon arrival
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Pieve di San Michele Arcangelo (230 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Parrocchia Immacolata Concezione (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Montemarcello - Magra — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Stazione di Arcola — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at La Spezia Centrale station and the cruise terminal — poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted at restaurants, shops and supermarkets; Amex less common. Contactless works for most payments under €50. Small cafes and markets may be cash-only.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% if service charge not included (coperto is already on the bill). Taxi: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar (counter) – €1.00 to €1.20.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a filled focaccia – €5 to €7.
Pasta dish in a trattoria – €10 to €14.
Via del Prione and the area around Piazza Cavour have bakeries and delis selling cheap panini and focaccia; evening food stalls near the port on weekends.
Conad, Coop and Eurospin are the common budget supermarkets in La Spezia.
Via del Prione has affordable chain stores (like OVS and H&M); the weekly market (Wednesday and Saturday mornings) in Piazza Cavour sells cheap clothing and accessories.
Single bus ticket €1.50 (valid 90 min); day pass €4.50 (ATC). From airport (Pisa): take the direct shuttle to La Spezia main train station (about €14).
Book Cinque Terre ferry tickets online in advance for a discount (up to 15%). Buy groceries and picnic supplies for day trips instead of eating in tourist spots. Use the Cinque Terre Train Card for unlimited travel on local trains if you plan to visit two or more villages.
Good to know — La Spezia
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in La Spezia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B Da Giusè
🕒 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 →La Spezia Centrale station (bus stop 'Stazione FS') → Hotel Stella (stop 'Via Fiume/Cavour')
💡 Hardly necessary — it’s a 500m walk. But if you have heavy bags, single tickets (biglietto corsa singola) are sold at the tabacchi inside the station. Validate it in the machine onboard; the fine is €60.
Pisa Airport bus stop (outside arrivals) → La Spezia bus station
💡 Book online in advance (€8–12) for the cheapest fare. The bus drops you at Piazza Brin, a 10-min walk to the hotel — cut through the market hall if it’s open. Luggage goes in the hold, no weight limit issues.
Pisa Airport (platform at station ground level) → La Spezia Centrale (then 5-min walk to Hotel Stella)
💡 Buy the Pisa Mover ticket (€2.70, cash only at the airport machine) to reach Pisa Centrale, then a regional train to La Spezia. Avoid the Intercity — it costs triple and barely saves time. The hotel is a block from the station, turn left on Via Fiume.
Pisa International Airport (PSA) → Hotel Stella, La Spezia
💡 Book a shared transfer via ShuttleDirect or getDriver for around €50 per person. A standard taxi from the rank costs more, but always confirm the fixed price before you set off — drivers often add a surcharge after 10pm.
About La Spezia
Wikipedia ↗
La Spezia is a city and municipality at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the eastern part of the region of Liguria in Italy, the capital of the Province of La Spezia. With a population of 92,711, it is the 2nd-largest municipality in Liguria and the 52-largest in Italy. La Spezia is the second-...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&B Da Giusè?
Request a room on the second floor (the highest floor of the walk-up) facing the internal courtyard (rear side). Those are the quietest and get some natural light from the back. First-floor rooms at the front, directly above the café, are noisiest.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Da Giusè?
Avoid any room on the first floor – you'll get café noise from 7am, street chatter, and delivery vans. Also skip rooms directly above the entrance stairwell: foot traffic and door slams echo up.
Is B&B Da Giusè noisy?
The café below starts early (7-8am) with chairs dragged, espresso machine, and smokers. Street noise from Via Vico Porta is moderate – not a main road, but delivery vans, scooters, and pedestrian chatter. No lift means guests hauling cases on the stairs is a regular sound.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Da Giusè?
No real view to speak of – ask for a rear-looking room to avoid the street and café. Front rooms overlook Via Vico Porta, a narrow street with parked cars and café tables.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Da Giusè?
1. Park at Parcheggio Via Fiume (€12/day, 200m walk) to avoid street parking fines. 2. If you need decent Wi-Fi for work, pay €5/day for the premium tier – the free one is too slow for video calls.
What time is check-in at B&B Da Giusè?
Check-in at B&B Da Giusè is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Da Giusè have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 15 Mbps) across common areas and rooms; no login, just pick network 'BBDaGuse'; premium tier (50 Mbps) available at €5/day
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Da Giusè?
€2.00 per person per night, paid on arrival; children under 12 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Da Giusè?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a filled focaccia – €5 to €7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Da Giusè?
Single bus ticket €1.50 (valid 90 min); day pass €4.50 (ATC). From airport (Pisa): take the direct shuttle to La Spezia main train station (about €14).
When is the best time to visit La Spezia?
May, June and September offer the best balance of warm, settled weather (22-27°C) without the July-August crush. The Ligurian Sea is swimmable by late May, and the hills around the Gulf of Poets stay green.
Top Attractions in La Spezia
💡 It's on a small lane off Via del Prione. Look for the bell tower poking above the drying laundry. Combo walk: visit here, then head up the steps to the castle.
💡 Take coffee at Bar Il Molo on the corner – they do a decent espresso for €1.20. Best light for photos is early morning before the cruise crowds appear.
💡 Take the ferry from La Spezia to Porto Venere (cheap, runs regularly) then walk back along the coastal trail. It's about 6km, decently marked, and saves you backtracking.
💡 Walk up via the Salita della Cittadella—steep but cuter than the road. Skip the museum if you're cash-strapped; the ramparts and view alone justify the ticket.
💡 Photography is partly restricted inside, but the outdoor collection of anchors and propellers is fair game. Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups.