Portofino, Santa Margherita, Rapallo, Camogli, Recco.
Independent Advice to Help Choose the Best City & the Best Hotel.
Family Hotels, Lower Cost Hotels, Seaside Hotels, Hotels with Parking, B&B's.
Where to stay to visit Portofino, Italy?
What is the Best Town to use as a base for visiting the Portofino Peninsula? Choose one of these five charming Italian towns & you can enjoy Portofino, great hikes in Portofino Park, Ligurian beaches, walks along the seaside, and even a trip to Cinque Terre. You can explore the many area attractions, enjoy a good hotel with parking, and you'll meet the real Liguria.
This is Part 3 of Our Liguria Hotel Guide and City Selector. Here are the pluses and minuses of five towns along with Martha's hotel reviews and recommendations for each. They are all on the Portofino Peninsula (see our Liguria / Cinque Terre Map / Portofino Map). All are on the sea and have ferry service, four have train service on the Genoa - Pisa line for easy excursions. Listed from south to north - click the name to jump down.
- RAPALLO A lively city, well located & equipped for both urban enjoyment and excursions .
- SANTA MARGHERITA Italian perfection - combining resort, small city, art, nature, sea.
- PORTOFINO One of Italy's most famous towns. Beauty, fame, history, expense all in one.
- CAMOGLI A fishing village grown into a resort city. Historic, romantic, lovable & a beach.
- RECCO A pleasant small city with full amenities but fewer tourists & a very special focaccia.
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For a Base Accessible to Cinque Terre Liguria / Cinque Terre Map
For a Base Accessible to Cinque Terre Liguria / Cinque Terre Map
Part 1 Liguria Hotel Guide & City Selector South of the Cinque Terre
Lerici, Portovenere, La Spezia. Visit Cinque Terre & enjoy the Gulf of the Poets as well.Part 2 Liguria Hotel Guide & City Selector North of the Cinque Terre
Levanto, Bonassola, Moneglia, Sestri Levante, Lavagna, Chiavari. Visit both Cinque Terre & Portofino.
Part 3 Liguria Hotel Guide & City Selector Day Trip to Cinque Terre (This Article)
Rapallo, Santa Margherita, Portofino, Camogli, Recco. The Perfect Portofino Peninsula.
To Stay In The Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre (All) Booking.com Cinque Terre For multi-day visits: HomeAway(CinqueTerre)
Riomaggiore Booking.com Riomaggiore Closest to La Spezia & Portovenere, very characteristic.
Manarola Booking.com Manarola Very photogenic & colorful- more fishing boats and the famous terraces.
Corniglia Booking.com Corniglia Pretty on a promontory high above the sea with historic church & least crowded.
Vernazza Booking.com Vernazza Prettiest, most celebrated & photogenic town with the most visitors.
Monterosso Booking.com Monterosso Larger town with resort feel & the most services. Best beach, some parking.
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-Easy auto access to the autostrada, trains, ferries.
-Good shopping, many restaurants, markets.
-Sophisticated Italian atmosphere, but not hectic.
-Good variety of monuments and activities - hiking, walking, cable car, tours, beach.
-Limited ferry service to the CT & Portovenere.
-Crowded services in July & August.
-Parking can be tight.
-Limited beach facilities.
Transportation
Train: Good service on Genoa-Pisa line. Trenitalia
Bus: Useful local routes and to nearby towns: SML, Portofino, Camogli, Recco. ATP Bus
Parking: Pay street parking, pay parking facilities, limited outlying free areas, hotels with parking (usually extra).
Ferry Boat: Good service to Portofino, San Fruttuoso, & connections to Camogli. Several tour options to Cinque Terre. Schedule Link below.
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Where to Stay
Coming from the autostrada, Rapallo may seem at first to consist of drab apartment blocks. However as you near the sea, it becomes lively and attractive with parks and grand buildings and views. The historic center is walkable, attractive, and full of life.
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Best Western Tigiullio Royal € Moderate to expensive pricing.
Close to the market, the beach, the ferries and the train, this 7 story hotel with a friendly helpful staff will help you figure out your logistics. Free wifi, breakfast 4€, on site parking 12€. 34 rooms.
Excelsior Palace Hotel € Expensive pricing.
This is a nice place to splash out a little, with a restaurant overlooking the marina that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a spa, a pool, and lots of amenities. Wifi is free in public areas, on site parking is 19€ in the garage, free in the courtyard. A taxi to the train takes 5 minutes. 127 rooms.
Hotel Astoria € Moderate pricing.
A family-run Art Nouveau villa right on the water, this place has free wifi, free buffet breakfast including good fruit and vegetable selections, and on site parking available for 16€. The staff is happy to recommend walking tours and help you get around. 22 rooms.
Hotel Il Gatto € Economical pricing.
If you want to be in the center of town, this inn is on the first floor up on the central street, close to the train and 10 minutes from the harbor. A little noisy because it’s so central, some rooms have pleasant balconies. Wifi is free in public areas, breakfast included, no parking, but ask for a temporary permit for street parking. 16 rooms.
Hotel Vesuvio € Moderate pricing.
A family run villa right on the picturesque promenade, it has a central location, simple clean rooms, and a friendly staff. Next to the ferry, free wifi, buffet breakfast, no parking, but ask for a temporary permit for street parking. 20 rooms.
Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo € Moderate pricing.
On the seafront right next to the castle, with a private beach available, and a terrace with a great view of the sea, castle, and town. Basic but charming, a 10 minute walk to the train. Free wifi, free breakfast, no parking. 50 rooms.
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Coming from the autostrada, Rapallo may seem at first to consist of drab apartment blocks. However as you near the sea, it becomes lively and attractive with parks and grand buildings and views. The historic center is walkable, attractive, and full of life.
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Best Western Tigiullio Royal € Moderate to expensive pricing.
Close to the market, the beach, the ferries and the train, this 7 story hotel with a friendly helpful staff will help you figure out your logistics. Free wifi, breakfast 4€, on site parking 12€. 34 rooms.
Excelsior Palace Hotel € Expensive pricing.
This is a nice place to splash out a little, with a restaurant overlooking the marina that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a spa, a pool, and lots of amenities. Wifi is free in public areas, on site parking is 19€ in the garage, free in the courtyard. A taxi to the train takes 5 minutes. 127 rooms.
Hotel Astoria € Moderate pricing.
A family-run Art Nouveau villa right on the water, this place has free wifi, free buffet breakfast including good fruit and vegetable selections, and on site parking available for 16€. The staff is happy to recommend walking tours and help you get around. 22 rooms.
Hotel Il Gatto € Economical pricing.
If you want to be in the center of town, this inn is on the first floor up on the central street, close to the train and 10 minutes from the harbor. A little noisy because it’s so central, some rooms have pleasant balconies. Wifi is free in public areas, breakfast included, no parking, but ask for a temporary permit for street parking. 16 rooms.
Hotel Vesuvio € Moderate pricing.
A family run villa right on the picturesque promenade, it has a central location, simple clean rooms, and a friendly staff. Next to the ferry, free wifi, buffet breakfast, no parking, but ask for a temporary permit for street parking. 20 rooms.
Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo € Moderate pricing.
On the seafront right next to the castle, with a private beach available, and a terrace with a great view of the sea, castle, and town. Basic but charming, a 10 minute walk to the train. Free wifi, free breakfast, no parking. 50 rooms.
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| Santa Margherita Ligure CC By Laura Braga |
Positive
-Variety of walks & hikes, active harbor.
-Friendly, sophisticated atmosphere with many restaurants and cafes.
-Central location to access the Portofino peninsula.
Negative
-Limited beach areas.
-Parking always tight.
-Quite popular & thus more expensive.
-Road access via Rapallo urban area. Autostrada about 20 minutes away.
Train: Santa Margherita Ligure is on the Genoa - Pisa line. Trenitalia
Bus: Useful local routes and to nearby towns: Rapallo, Portofino, Camogli, Recco. ATP Bus
Parking: Pay parking, pay parking facilities, limited outlying & uphill free parking, hotels with parking (often extra).
Ferry Boat: Good service to Portofino, San Fruttuoso, & connections to Camogli. Several tour options to Cinque Terre. Schedule Link below.
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Where to Stay
Santa Margherita is spread in a semi-circle around its harbor and up into the surrounding hills. The downtown area and the waterfront are made for strolling and people watching. There are no unattractive parts of the city.
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Grand Hotel Miramare € Expensive pricing.
Stately but relaxed, this hotel has lots of amenities, including a salt water pool in the garden (seasonal, of course), and a spa. The rooms are elegant and luxurious, with either a garden view or sea view. Wifi and breakfast are free, parking on site is by reservation and costs 25€. 84 rooms.
Blu di Te € Moderate to expensive pricing.
An old building completely refinished in the last year or so, this is chic and cozy, with vintage décor. Five minutes from the beach, and right in the old town, they offer free wifi and a notable free breakfast, help with bags and parking advice for the public pay parking available nearby. 20 rooms.
Hotel Santa Margherita Palace € Moderate to expensive pricing.
Here you’re close to shops, restaurants, and the train, and a few blocks in from the water. The rooms are spacious, with a black and white motif, and there’s a glass elevator to transport you. Wifi and breakfast are free, parking is available. 26 rooms.
Hotel Villa Anita € Moderate Pricing.
Just out of the busy center you’ll find lots of amenities in this boutique style hotel, such as an outdoor pool, (seasonal, of course), hot tub, and fitness room. Ask for a balcony room to enjoy the view. The town is a 5 or 10 minute walk away, if you don’t mind stairs, and they make up for it with free parking, free wifi and free breakfast. 12 rooms.
Il Timone B & B € Economical pricing.
Just 50 meters from the port, this B & B is close to restaurants and shops. Although there aren’t really common areas, the rooms are clean and spacious, the friendly owners respond quickly to phone calls. Wifi throughout is free, as is breakfast. No parking, but it’s available nearby. 3 rooms.
B & B L’Ora Blu € Moderately Economical pricing.
A little beyond the busiest and noisiest part of town, they offer a communal kitchen and living room, large, quiet rooms, and all the help you need. Free wifi and breakfast, no parking, but there are free spaces nearby, just ask. 5 rooms.
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| Portofino, Liguria CC By Francesca Cappa |
One of Italy's great icons, it's really beautiful. Long ago a fishing village, the picturesque town & harbor is now a magnet for the curious, the spurious, and the luxurious. Best reached by walking or by boat, travel can be crowded by bus, maddening or impossible by car. Most visitors don't stay here overnight due to the cost and the difficult access, but then most people aren't you.
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-Beautiful Italian seaside village.
-Located on stunning bay on stunning coastline.
-Numerous restaurants and cafes. Pretty park to explore.
-Waypoint on some wonderful Portofino Park hikes.
Negative
-Small town, very very crowded at peaks.
-No train, crowded buses, no beach.
-Auto access jammed or closed to non-residents. Very expensive to park.
-Expensive to very expensive. Most stores, hotels & restaurants cater to the luxury market.
Transportation
Train: None, closest Santa Margherita Ligure.
Bus: Direct service only to Santa Margherita & Rapallo. ATP Bus
Driving: Difficult or impossible much of the year.
Parking: Pay parking only, and expensive. Some hotels with parking.
Ferry Boat: Good service to Santa Margherita, Rapallo, San Fruttuoso.
Taxi: Expensive, 30 Euro to SML. Water Taxi: Expensive, but flat rate favors groups.
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Where to Stay
The town is clustered around the small harbor and the surrounding hills. Accommodations are in limited supply and the prices are high and higher.
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Belmond Hotel Splendido € Very expensive pricing
If you’re looking for luxury in a gorgeous setting and are willing to pay for it, this might be for you. Fresh, casual, classy hotel outside of the town hustle, with heated salt water pool, spa, etc. and a knockout view. The welcome extends to services: free wifi, free breakfast, and free outside parking (garage parking 35€). 68 rooms
Eight Hotel Portofino € Expensive pricing
Set back three blocks from the water, this place is friendly and quiet. While they don’t have beachfront, they do have a free shuttle to the beach at their sister hotel, and a garden with a hot tub you can reserve. Free wifi, breakfast, and parking. 18 rooms
Albergo Nazionale € Moderately expensive pricing
In the center of all the action, you’re right on the harbor here, and close to all the restaurants. The clean, casual rooms are good size and considered a good value. Free wifi in public areas, free basic breakfast, public parking (21€ per day) close by, and they’re happy to help with baggage. 12 rooms
Domina Home Piccolo € Moderately expensive pricing.
This hotel is a dramatic renovated seafront historic villa. There’s a private rocky beach with a bar, and you’re only 400 m. from the center of town on a path that leads to the back of the hotel. Free wifi in public areas, free breakfast, off site parking for 18€ a day. 22 rooms
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-Good strolling and people watching areas, intown beach , numerous restaurants.
-Relaxed but lively resort atmosphere, in a pretty and historic setting.
-Decent transportation: autostrada, train, ferry, bus.
-Close to Genoa and Portofino. Cinque Terre is within day-trip striking distance.
Negative
-Popular: prices somewhat higher, parking tight.
-Few monumental buildings or museums.
-Moderate crowding at popular times.
Transportation
Train: Good service, on the Genoa - Pisa line. Trenitalia
Bus: Useful service to area towns. ATP Bus
Parking: Pay street parking, pay parking facilities, some hotels offer optional parking, some free areas uphill from downtown.
Ferry Boat: San Fruttuoso, Recco, connection to Portofino. San Fruttuoso Camogli Recco Ferries
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Where to Stay
Camogli is a small city and resort popular with both Italians and foreigners. One of the prettiest towns along Liguria's Riviera Levante, it has frequent festivals and the sea is always with you. The center curves around the bay and is very walkable, but the hills are fairly steep as you move away from the shore.
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Camogli is a small city and resort popular with both Italians and foreigners. One of the prettiest towns along Liguria's Riviera Levante, it has frequent festivals and the sea is always with you. The center curves around the bay and is very walkable, but the hills are fairly steep as you move away from the shore.
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Centrally
located just at the entrance to town, here you’ll find lots of
amenities, such as a free private beach and a garden with a pool.
You’re about a 10 minute walk from the train, and they have free on site
parking. This is the hotel where Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon stayed in
the movie ‘The Trip to Italy’ (but don’t let that put you off!) Free
wifi, free breakfast, 105 rooms
Hotel La Camogliese € Economical pricing
This is a family run hotel right at the beginning of the promenade. The rooms are simple but clean and pleasant, with free wifi, free breakfast, and a discount offered at the restaurant next door of the same name. Staff is very helpful with timetables and reservations. Parking can be reserved nearby for 18€ a day. 21 rooms
I Tre Merli Locanda € Moderate pricing
If you like to be smack in the middle of things, you may like this choice. Being in the pedestrian zone has some drawbacks, of course, but you’re right on the fishing harbor. It’s an idiosyncratic place with limited reception service, parking can be reserved 500 m. away. Wifi is free, and the free breakfast (with the option of add-ons at an additional cost) is right on the harbor. 5 rooms
Soffio di Mare € Economical pricing
While still centrally located (30 m. from the beach) this is also quiet, with a furnished garden for guests to enjoy and simple but clean rooms. This would be a B&B, except that breakfast is not provided – instead there is a microwave, kettle and refrigerator in the room. Close to the train, with free wifi and public parking available nearby. 4 rooms
Villa Rosmarino € Moderate pricing
The villa dates from 1907, with unique rooms, marble baths, wonderful sea views. The hotel is stylish, comfortable, and relaxed, with sensitive renovations. Quiet and tranquil, it’s about a 10 minute walk in to Camogli. There’s a garden with a pool, free wifi in the lounge, free breakfast, and free parking. No A/C, but the high, breezy location and the fans seem to make that okay. Important to note: the hotel does not accept children. 6 rooms
Hotel La Camogliese € Economical pricing
This is a family run hotel right at the beginning of the promenade. The rooms are simple but clean and pleasant, with free wifi, free breakfast, and a discount offered at the restaurant next door of the same name. Staff is very helpful with timetables and reservations. Parking can be reserved nearby for 18€ a day. 21 rooms
I Tre Merli Locanda € Moderate pricing
If you like to be smack in the middle of things, you may like this choice. Being in the pedestrian zone has some drawbacks, of course, but you’re right on the fishing harbor. It’s an idiosyncratic place with limited reception service, parking can be reserved 500 m. away. Wifi is free, and the free breakfast (with the option of add-ons at an additional cost) is right on the harbor. 5 rooms
Soffio di Mare € Economical pricing
While still centrally located (30 m. from the beach) this is also quiet, with a furnished garden for guests to enjoy and simple but clean rooms. This would be a B&B, except that breakfast is not provided – instead there is a microwave, kettle and refrigerator in the room. Close to the train, with free wifi and public parking available nearby. 4 rooms
Villa Rosmarino € Moderate pricing
The villa dates from 1907, with unique rooms, marble baths, wonderful sea views. The hotel is stylish, comfortable, and relaxed, with sensitive renovations. Quiet and tranquil, it’s about a 10 minute walk in to Camogli. There’s a garden with a pool, free wifi in the lounge, free breakfast, and free parking. No A/C, but the high, breezy location and the fans seem to make that okay. Important to note: the hotel does not accept children. 6 rooms
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| Recco, Liguria. Sagra del Fuoco (September) CC By Ale |
-Good transportation options: autostrada, train, bus, ferry.
-Not a tourist hub, hotels are less expensive, parking easier.
-Active shopping, restaurants, markets.
-Relaxed atmosphere, and its own really special cheese focaccia.
Negative
-Limited beach facilities.
-Limited monuments / museums.
-No historic buildings or neighborhoods.
Transportation
Train: Service on Genoa - Pisa line. Trenitalia
Bus: Useful service to area towns. ATP Bus
Parking: Pay and free street parking, pay parking facilities, outlying free areas, hotels with parking.
Ferry Boat: Camogli, San Fruttuoso, connect to Portofino, SML. San Fruttuoso Camogli Recco Ferries
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Where to Stay
The town of Recco is wrapped around its small bay on the Golfo Paradiso and onto hills on two sides. The most activity is near the seaside. It's not a congested area - more suburban - but walkable (you can even walk to Camogli) and the locals are not tired of tourists.
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The town of Recco is wrapped around its small bay on the Golfo Paradiso and onto hills on two sides. The most activity is near the seaside. It's not a congested area - more suburban - but walkable (you can even walk to Camogli) and the locals are not tired of tourists.
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Hotel Elena € Economical pricing
Centrally located, with a private beach and free sun umbrellas and deck chairs in season, this hotel also has great views over the water, and a waterfront room is worth it. The rooms are simple but comfortable, the staff is friendly and helpful. The wifi is free in public areas, and extends to some rooms, but is rather iffy. Breakfast, however, is free, served on the terrace in season, and ample. Free parking, 29 rooms
Hotel La Villa Manuelina € Economical pricing
Here you’re out of town a bit, with a climb down to the beaches, but there are two well-regarded restaurants on the property serving the famous local focaccia. The wifi, breakfast and parking are free. 23 rooms
Da O Vittorio € Economical pricing
Just 600 m from the center and the train station and 10 minutes from the sea, this hotel is a bit dated, but comfortable nonetheless. The restaurant associated with it is convenient, and they’ll gladly loan you a bike. 29 rooms
B & B Casa Balin € Economical pricing
High above town, you get a magnificent view of the sea, so it’s best to ask for a room on the front. The owner has a real attention to detail, and provides everything to make your stay enjoyable, including a good free breakfast, and free wifi and parking. You’ll want to have a car to really make the most of your stay. 3 rooms
________________________________________________________________________________Centrally located, with a private beach and free sun umbrellas and deck chairs in season, this hotel also has great views over the water, and a waterfront room is worth it. The rooms are simple but comfortable, the staff is friendly and helpful. The wifi is free in public areas, and extends to some rooms, but is rather iffy. Breakfast, however, is free, served on the terrace in season, and ample. Free parking, 29 rooms
Hotel La Villa Manuelina € Economical pricing
Here you’re out of town a bit, with a climb down to the beaches, but there are two well-regarded restaurants on the property serving the famous local focaccia. The wifi, breakfast and parking are free. 23 rooms
Da O Vittorio € Economical pricing
Just 600 m from the center and the train station and 10 minutes from the sea, this hotel is a bit dated, but comfortable nonetheless. The restaurant associated with it is convenient, and they’ll gladly loan you a bike. 29 rooms
B & B Casa Balin € Economical pricing
High above town, you get a magnificent view of the sea, so it’s best to ask for a room on the front. The owner has a real attention to detail, and provides everything to make your stay enjoyable, including a good free breakfast, and free wifi and parking. You’ll want to have a car to really make the most of your stay. 3 rooms
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We are Martha and Mike from Boston - recently retired photo editors who enjoy travel, food, and helping people. We have visited Italy for three decades, and we live in Liguria part-time. We have no connection to the car rental or hotel industries, and we receive no payments or free stuff for our writing or opinions. As is internet convention, we receive the standard commission for clicks on many of the commercial links that result in a purchase.
Car Rental Tip____________________________________________________________________________
Renting A Car in Italy. If you drive in urban areas at home, you can drive in Italy. Stick to well known rental companies. Rental prices are tricky - low prices can lead to surprise add-ons . We have articles to help:
Link: Independent Car Rental Reviews for Italy
Link: Car Rental Tips for Italy - Pick It Up Right
Link: Where to Rent a Car from Cinque Terre? Also useful for Portofino area.
We also recommend the car hire broker Auto Europe where you can compare companies
Link: Independent Car Rental Reviews for Italy
Link: Car Rental Tips for Italy - Pick It Up Right
Link: Where to Rent a Car from Cinque Terre? Also useful for Portofino area.
We also recommend the car hire broker Auto Europe where you can compare companies
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Hotels selected by Martha.
Written by Mike and Martha.
Photos with the credit 'CC By' are used via a Creative Commons copyright license. The photos were not altered, except the Portofino photo was cropped. All can be found on Flickr.
