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.
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.
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.
Church of Santa Maria Assunta
Visitors flock to this church from far and wide to see its stunning interior and its impressive collection of rare religious artworks.
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
Friendly staff, clean room and easy to train station
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Poet Hotel
This lovely little hotel is located in the centre of La Spezia making it the perfect base from which to explore Cinque Terre. Close to shops, restaurant and the train station. Could not have been easier.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 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
Affittacamere Casa Danè
It was good.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
AllegroItalia La Spezia
Staff, clean room
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
NH La Spezia
Staff are super friendly. Breakfast is great, even the coffee isn’t too bad. Rooms are on the smaller side and the Gym is unfortunately low on weights. Just some more dumbbells over 10kg would make a world of difference
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
