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.
Church of Nostra Signora della Neve
After visiting Church of Nostra Signora della Neve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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
The Poet Hotel
Clean room and great breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Firenze E Continentale
Love the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Affittacamere Casa Danè
Spotless room with everything we needed, comfortable beds, hot shower, kettle and fridge in room. Breakfast at the cafe was just right to start the day.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
CDH Hotel La Spezia
Staffs were warm and friendly, courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
NH La Spezia
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
