🇮🇹 Pignone, Italy
Casa Melabruna
📍 608, Via per Battipagliano, Pignone, 19020
Your stay — Casa Melabruna
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Change money at a banca popolare or a larger bank for better rates; avoid exchanging at airports or tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Major credit cards and contactless payments are widely accepted, especially in Pisa and Florence; mobile payments are common in larger cities but less so in rural areas.
Restaurant staff, 1-2 euros per drink or course; taxi drivers, round up the fare; hotel staff, 1-2 euros per bag for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Caffè Greco (approx 1-2 euros) for a coffee and pastry
Pizza al taglio (approx 5-7 euros) from a local bakery or deli
Trattoria-style restaurants offer affordable options (approx 15-25 euros) for a main course
Fresh produce and street food stalls can be found at the local markets, especially in Pisa and Florence
Conad and Carrefour are common supermarket chains in the area
High-street brands like H&M and Zara can be found in larger towns like Pisa and Florence; local markets offer affordable, second-hand options
The cheapest way to get around is by bus (approx 1-2 euros per ride); a day pass for bus and train travel costs around 6-8 euros
Bargain at local markets for fresh produce and second-hand itemsUse public transportation instead of taxis for shorter distancesEat at local trattorias and osterias for authentic, affordable meals
Good to know — Pignone
Type C/F/L · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
PignoneCarabinieri (Military Police): +39 055 275 71 11, Polizia di Stato (State Police): +39 055 275 71 11
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pignone, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa Melabruna
🕒 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 →Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) → Green Quiet Hotel, Pignone
💡 Book ahead via the hotel or a local car service like Noleggio Pignone to lock in rates; drivers know the narrow roads to the hotel better than GPS.
Genoa Brignole Station → Pignone Station
💡 Take a taxi from the airport to Brignole (€35, 20 mins). The train drops you at Pignone station—a 10-min uphill walk to Green Quiet. Pack light or arrange hotel pickup in advance.
La Spezia Centrale Station → Green Quiet Hotel, Pignone
💡 Cheaper than a full taxi: ride the train from Genoa to La Spezia (€8, 1 hr), then share a transfer with other travellers—ask at the station info desk for the white minibus. No advance booking needed.
Genoa Airport bus stop → Pignone Piazza Centrale
💡 Take bus 728 from the airport to La Spezia station (€15), then the local Pignone shuttle (€10). The shuttle stops at the piazza—call the hotel from there; they'll send a cart for luggage up the hill.
About Pignone
Wikipedia ↗
Pignone (Ligurian: Pignon; locally Pignun) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Genoa and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of La Spezia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 654 and an ar...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Casa Melabruna?
Check-in at Casa Melabruna is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Melabruna?
Pizza al taglio (approx 5-7 euros) from a local bakery or deli
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Melabruna?
The cheapest way to get around is by bus (approx 1-2 euros per ride); a day pass for bus and train travel costs around 6-8 euros
Top Attractions in Pignone
💡 Follow the 'Vicolo delle Vigne' lane at the top end—it leads to a small public terrace with a view over the rooftops. Sunsets are quiet here.
💡 Go on a Sunday morning if you want to hear the organ being played during mass. Otherwise, the door is usually unlocked from 8am to 6pm.
💡 Key available from the bakery next door (closed Sunday and Monday). They usually let you in for free but appreciate a small tip.
💡 Take the trail marked 'Pignone – Monterosso' for a 2-hour hike downhill to the coast. No ticket needed for this section.
💡 Grab a coffee from Bar Centrale and sit on the bench facing the town hall. The fountain is drinkable, so refill your bottle.