Reviews of Alchimia di Mare
15 Piazza Saint Bon Scala B - 1° Piano, 19122 La Spezia, Italy

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Reviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThis is a beautiful place to rent a room, one block away to the train station, but enough to be in a nice spot in the city. Old building but fully renovated interior for Alchimia di Mare. As neat as it gets, everything was perfect, starting with the attentive instructions and recommendations from the owners up to the breakfast in a close-by bar. Definitely recommend it for a perfect stay in La Spezia
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely everything was perfect about the apartment and the owners. Beautiful, clean and well supplied room and sincerely appreciated the toiletries and tea / coffee. Location was excellent to explore the area and get to train station and restaurants.
If carpark information could be supplied prior to check in (address and code) it would be more helpful for accommodation owners and guests alike to ease to ease the check in process. Owners had to kindly take time to accompany us to the carpark in another building which was sincerely appreciated but hectic for them given there is nowhere to pull up briefly to unload luggage & we could have managed parking if details are text on Whatsap prior. Everything was terrific though!
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe stay was absolutely perfect. I was concerned about where to stay and where to park for this trip, however Daniela responded to my messages almost immediately. She gave us all the information we needed and booked parking for us in a private, safe spot right opposite the building. Upon arrival we were met in our car and escorted to the car park. Our luggage was taken inside and we were shown to our room which was exactly as described. Very large and clean. Complimentary Prosecco, sodas and tea were included as well as breakfast vouchers with two cafes to choose from. Daniela gave us lots of information of the area, including leaflets on how to book activities and train tickets. She then whatsapped me with many restaurant recommendations, train schedules and even booked a restaurant for us, that was actually fully booked ! The next day our luggage was safely stored and returned to us promptly when we returned. The hotel location is central and easy to travel to other towns from.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur stay was absolutely fantastic. Daniela and her family offered us outstanding hospitality always attentive, kind, and ready to help with anything we needed. They gave us excellent recommendations and made sure every detail of our stay was perfect. The location is unbeatable, just a short walk from the train station, which makes exploring Cinque Terre incredibly easy. Everything was wonderful and truly exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat localisation in La Spezia with wonderful hosts!
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery welll located yet quiet, lovely room, and lovely hosts! Everything was made to have a most agreable stay.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery close to train station and pedestrian only shopping as well as restaurants. Very safe!
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Fantastic host. Comfortable accomodation.
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast is given in a Coffee shop nearby (1 croissant, 1 cup os Coffee and 1 small glass of juice)
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hospitality received from Daniella and her husband was outstanding. The property was secure and convenient to train and main area of Le Spezia. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Daniella went above and beyond making sure we had all the knowledge to explore the area including restaurant recommendations. It was a pleasure to have stayed in this beautiful accommodation.
Nothing! It was perfect.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewConvenient to everthing
Small size of room
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaying here was amazing , the owners were so delightful and made sure our stay was perfect. we would stay here again
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, just a few minutes' walk to the train station, and right at the top of the main street. The rooms are fresh, clean and very comfortable. The host, Daniela, could not have been more helpful - we were struggling to find car parking (the train station was full by midday) and she arranged a private, secure spot for us at the last minute. Her husband even came with us in the car to ensure we found the lot, which was very much appreciated. All in all, great value for money and fantastic hosts.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe property was great. It was very clean, comfortable, and a great location. Our hosts were very friendly, helpful and made it very easy for us to get into the property and get settled very quickly. They also had good suggestions on restaurants and things to do. Daniela is a very friendly host and a great communicator. I would highly recommend her property to anybody who is visiting the Cinque Terre / La Spezia region.
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe property was clean and very well take care of. In close proximity to the train station - this makes it a lerfect basecamp for cinque terre visits.
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat central location and clean space
Too many air fresheners in one room causing me to sneeze
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery clean room in a comfortable location
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was very convenient and so easy to get to from the train station. We were there to visit the Villages of Cinque Terre, so the location was perfect for us. We arrived early and just wanted to drop off our bags. This hotel is inside a larger building and there wasn't a place to drop off the bags that we could see. However, the manager was most kind and asked us to wait while she had the room cleaned and prepared.
The breakfast was at a cafe across the street. We received vouchers, but better directions, including the name of the cafe would have been helpful. We went to 2 other cafes that were closer before someone directed us to the right cafe. Unlike most of the hotels that included breakfast we only were offered a coffee, juice and a pastry. We missed having more choices.