5 Terre Backpackers City

A small family-run hostel next to La Spezia Centrale station with free breakfast, a shared kitchen and a courtyard.

Why people love it

• Francesco, the host. He is named in most reviews from 2024 to 2026. Guests say he gives local tips, greets arrivals personally and was flexible with check-in and check-out times.
• Free breakfast. Breakfast is included each morning. One guest calls it "a really good one" and another "the best I’ve had".
• Clean and well designed. Guests describe the rooms as very clean, modern and decorated with attention to detail, with comfortable beds.
• Next to the train station. Guests describe it as a one-minute walk or about 100 meters from the station that serves the Cinque Terre villages.
• Community and safety. A 2026 guest says the small size still makes it easy to meet other travelers. Two friends traveling together in July 2026 say they always felt safe.

The worst thing guests say

In 25 stayer reviews from July 2024 to September 2026, the lowest rating is 4 stars, from June 2025, and that guest noted the first floor has no elevator. One guest in June 2026 said the kitchen only has a microwave. A December 2021 1-star review said the owners censor negative reviews so that only positive remarks appear. A 2019 1-star review came from visitors who only used the bar.

Insider tips

• Arriving before check-in? The Ciao Baby bar next door will hold your luggage.
• Breakfast is included each morning.
• The first floor has no elevator.
• Ask Francesco for route and restaurant tips.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.9 from 182 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (25 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Pietro Paleocapa, 16, 19122 La Spezia SP.