La Spezia Historic Centre Travel Guide
La Spezia
Visit La Spezia Historic Centre
Popular places to visit
Castello San Giorgio
Learn more about La Spezia’s past through the fascinating artifacts and relics in the collection in this museum located inside a historic castle.
Cattedrale di Cristo Re
Admire the striking modern design of this cathedral. Its hilltop location ensures you will also enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia.
Il Faro
You can enjoy retail therapy at Il Faro during your stay in La Spezia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana
Gain insight into the culture and traditions of the rural communities of the historic Lunigiana territory at this fascinating museum.
Piazza Garibaldi
Learn about the local history of La Spezia with a stop at Piazza Garibaldi. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Amadeo Lia Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Amadeo Lia Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to La Spezia. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
La Spezia: Cinque Terre Rainbow Village Coastal Road Tour
La Spezia: Sunset with aperitivo in Golfo dei Poeti 3 hours
From La Spezia: Pisa, with optional Leaning Tower and Cinque Terre
Top hotels in La Spezia Historic Centre
Hotel Firenze E Continentale
Room was ad advertised, cozy and clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Poet Hotel
Very confort room. Big bed. 5 minute walk to the train station. Good service
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Affittacamere Casa Danè
All good
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
AllegroItalia La Spezia
Staff, clean room
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
CDH Hotel La Spezia
The check in was efficient and staff very kind. Breakfast was a huge buffet of foods. The room clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Palazzo Sant'Agostino by The First
This is an amazing property located slap bang in the centre of La Spezia old town with restaurants, bars, cafés and independent shops on the doorstep. We had the duplex suite with a large lounge-diner area and bathroom downstairs, then a bedroom with massive bath tub and a further bathroom upstairs. ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
