The cutest hotel with a fantastic view from their panoramic terrace. Our room also had a little…read morebalcony. The hotel is located farther into Monterosso and up a bit of a climb - they can reserve a taxi for you which picks you up from the train station if you do not wish to lug your luggage up the entire way. There are only 2-3 taxis in Monterosso (costs 15 euros each way). Wait to buy your Cinque Terre pass and Via Dell'Amore ticket - they can help you purchase what you need here for up to half off! We also did the pasta, pesto, and tiramisu class here which was a lot of fun! Would definitely recommend it. It is 120 euros per person and has to be paid in cash - there are several ATMs nearby. We were here for the first day of the Lemon Festival (mid-May) so all the shops had lemon themed displays up!

My husband, my brother in law and sister in law and I stayed at Hotel Villa Steno for two of the…read moremost amazing nights in May 2025. The hotel is beautiful with amazing views out to sea. The rooms are very comfortable and have all the amenities you need including a terrace with a sea-view. The owners, Matteo and Carla, as well as the entire staff, are the best I have ever experienced. They are all kind and welcoming. They anticipated our needs by giving us information about the trains and hiking among villages in Cinque Terra. My brother in law wasn't feeling well and stayed at the hotel the first day. Carla called a doctor and also checked on him throughout the day. We all took a cooking class with Carla and it was fabulous. We made tiramisu, pasta, pesto and branzino. She was so patient with our lack of skills and made it fun. We all felt we might be able to do these recipes at home. We ate the delicious meal on an upper terrace with an even more amazing view. We were in Italy for two weeks and this was my favorite hotel. THE BEST!

The most gorgeous beach in the area! Be sure to bring your own towel and you can rent chairs for a…read moreprice. It's so pretty!

If your coming to monterosso this hotel is awesome! The staff are so knowledgeable and helpful and…read morekind. This is a small family owned hotel. The breakfast is so good and has a variety for everyone's needs. We will stay here again for sure.

This review is for the hotel restaurant La Terrazza, which has a beautiful view of the historical…read moreside of Monterosso. We didn't have reservations in advance and were thrilled to secure some the day of. We got seated by a closed window and they even opened it for us so we could enjoy the view and evening air. Service was spectacular, and they were particularly attentive to gluten-free. I really enjoyed the little gf egg bites complimentary app they brought out. The husband and I each had a pasta dish we found to just be ok but not super flavorful. We shared the second course of steak with a few fried potato wedges and condensed veggies, and we found it to be the same flavor-wise. The steak temp was cooked perfectly though. That's all we had room for as we are just not accustomed to the Italian multi-course meal! We loved the view and the service and would definitely return and just try something else on the menu.

The hotel is set atop the cliff over Monterosso and our room had a breathtaking view. The staff at…read morebreakfast / in the restaurant were friendly and welcoming and also made an incredible coffee to start the day. Breakfast is included and includes a wide variety of options with some additional options available for purchase.

After a bad experience with a room booked through Airbnb, we found ourselves scrambling to find a…read morelast minute hotel. The front desk staff at Hotel Margherita were really nice and helpful in booking a room for us. We ended up in a really nice two story Junior Suite. The rooms were clean, modern and had a large balcony that overlooked the town. We would get wonderful aromas of bakeries and restaurants located below. They also had a daily complimentary breakfast which included a variety a pastries, fruit, eggs for hard boiling, variety of juices and coffee. I really enjoyed my daily morning chocolate torte. :-) Wi-Fi was also complimentary. The hotel was recently renovated since the flooding in the area in late 2011. I love the cream colored leather couches they have in their lobby. And they have a hotel bar which was nice to have available after a long day at the beach or hiking in the area. I reminisce about sitting in their perfectly air conditioned lobby with a cool drink. Hotel Margherita is also perfectly located in the middle of the town of Monterosso. It was fun to wake up, sit in the balcony and watch the locals opening their shops, cafes opening for the morning, fishermen going to the water, and tourists being tourists. We had various great restaurants right below our hotel and it was a short stroll down the hill to the beach.

Wonderful place! Clean, nice staff And great location…read more Plentiful breakfast, wide variety of baked goods plus the usual eggs and hams.

My wife and I were very happy with the location and the ocean views at Hotel Agave. It was as if…read morewe were sleeping on the beech itself. Perhaps some noise from pedestrians on the street, but the cleanliness and location of the room, we were very happy with. We stayed in Room 7 on the second floor in the corner of the building. We walked into the historic Monterosso and although it was nice, we felt happy with the Hotel Agave location, due to its proximity to the beach.

Great spot right in town! Comfortable rooms and great breakfast. Excellent roof top garden with…read moreviews of the sea.

Have stayed here five years in a row now. Always super clean, great location and the breakfast is…read moremore than acceptable. Price is always reasonable and don't forget to grab a bottle of wine and spend some time on the rooftop garden. Great views

Staff were welcoming! They communicated ahead of time to confirm the hotel reservations and…read moreanswered any questions via email that I had. When we arrived, they let us check in our luggage prior to check in and after while we explored Cinque Terre. We booked the very small bedrooms, which made efficient use of the space and had a lovely outdoor patio area. If the weather had been warmer, we would have spent some time out there. However, the biggest highlight of the hotel for us was definitely the breakfast. Breakfast was included with the hotel reservation. Normally it's served on their rooftop balcony where all the lemon trees grow, but due to the weather, we dined indoors, which was just as lovely and more comfortable. Highly recommend Eraldo's crepes with their lemon jam sauce. Three of us ordered omelettes and each omelette ended up being garnished differently. It felt like a home-cooked meal. You could see the staff mixing the batter at the front. Their smoothies also used real fruit, and they had a unique lemon smoothie worth trying! I was surprised how it was more sweet than sour. Then there was the yogurt with lemon curd, the freshly-baked focaccia, croissants...I could go on and on. It was definitely THE BEST BREAKFAST we had during our trip to Italy. After we checked out, the hotel staff allowed us to leave our luggage while we continued to explore more of Cinque Terre, and when we officially checked out, they gave us a complimentary heart-shaped fridge magnet featuring Monterosso. Would stay at Albergo Marina again in a heartbeat!

If this wasn't the off season, I can only imagine how much our room would have been. Just a few…read morehundred steps from the water, Albergo Marina (aka Hotel Marina) was the polar opposite of our hotel in Rome, in an expected, excellent way. The hotel has five floors of uniquely styled rooms with varying layouts, furniture, and views. We had an L (ish) shaped room on the second floor that looked out on the "street" (more like a cobblestone path) with two separate terraces that we could walk out and sit on. Views of the water are very hard to come by in this part of town, but we were able across some rooftops and up into the mountains. Sitting on the balcony all we could hear were footsteps, animals, the wind, and a constant stream of water heading towards the ocean. No cars fit up anywhere near here, so we didn't hear a single engine from our room. The bed was comfortable and warm, and nice and big. Just FYI, the king size bed is actually two not-so-king mattresses next to one another, so movement during the night could create a bit of a gap in the middle. The shower was amazing, larger than I thought it would ever be for a place like this and the rainfall shower head and water pressure were the best. The free breakfast was nice and simple. Coffee, juice, tea, pastries/bread, as well as omelettes and pancakes made to order. They offered a mid-afternoon snack, and a room here gets you into a free pesto tasting that happens every day from 2pm-3pm just down the street. They have free WiFi, which happened to be much faster (11.12/1.89) than the WiFi at our previous hotel in Rome, and enabled us to stream 1080p Netflix at night without issue. The staff here was extremely nice, and provided us with excellent recommendations on food, drinks, and things to check out while we were in town. I would definitely recommend this place for a stay in Monterosso, especially when it gets warmer and you can leave the windows open 100% of the time.

For what we paid and expectations set in the website, we were very pleased with our stay here! The…read morecheck in process was seamless and every front desk person was willing to help us. There was no language barrier as well. They even loaned us beach towels and a umbrella for the beach, which was so kind of them! The hotel breakfast was solid. Rooms were small, but should be expected for a small island. It's one of the hotels that aren't incredibly hard to get to with luggage by walking from the train station (unlike the third city in Cinque terre). Only a 12 minute walk with our big suitcase! Rooms were clean and the bathroom was standard and came with hair dryer. Most importantly, the AC worked perfectly.

This hotel is beautiful and a quick taxi drive from the train station in Monterrosso. Francesco…read moregreeted us and was a font of helpful information. It is quiet, quaint, and a quick walk to the shoreline.

Delightful employee who was working during the afternoon and who checked us in. She explained how…read moreto use the water machine, the orange juicer. Beautifully decorated patio with view of street. Nice size room, bright, wonderful breakfast. Collection of books to borrow, including travel guides for the Cinque Terre region. Able to buy local train ticket at a discount from them. Be sure to ask for senior rate if 69 or older.

The best bed and breakfast we've ever stayed at!! The owners…read moreare the sweetest and the most caring hosts you'll ever meet. They make sure every detail is perfect. Due to Covid, the breakfast buffet was replaced with custom orders but wow they were extremely generous with making sure we were taken care of. The room is cozy and nice. We had the Manarola room upstairs which was cleaned to perfection daily (also a very sweet lady). The bed was comfortable and the AC unit kept the room nice and cold in August. We had such an amazing time staying here, it really felt like home. Grazie mille Stefania and Giovanni!!!

Hotel Villa Steno in Monterosso is simply idyllic. Our trip to Cinque Terre was extra special…read morebecause we stayed at Carla and Matteo's family run hotel. Upon our arrival two staff members with sincere smiles upon their faces greeted us by name. Throughout our five day visit, the owners and staff were there to answer any questions and/or offer guidance in purchasing train tickets or recommending restaurants. The service was second to none. The breakfasts in the morning were plentiful, homemade, and delicious. The views from the breakfast balcony and our room (Number 5) were nothing less than breathtaking. The room and hotel property was spotless; the grounds well taken care of with lemon, orange, and olive trees with fragrant flowers. The hotel's proximity to the old town is ideal for walking and for getting to the train and/or ferry for excursions. My husband and I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a top shelf experience in one of the most magical places in the world. Thank you to Carla and Matteo for making our visit such a very special one!

An Amazing Gem in Monterosso, This Boutique Hotel is set in the hillside but just steps from Old…read moreTown. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed by the staff. Owners, Carla & Matteo made our stay so memorable. They are the most caring & hospitable hosts I have ever met, concerned about every guest. I so enjoyed getting to know them. And I loved all the staff - Paula & John are outstanding professionals & eager to help, the breakfast ladies were amazing - everyone is like family. The hotel is beautiful! So serene, you can't help but relax. Everything was immaculate. Our lovely room was tastefully furnished with a comfortable bed, a desk & chair, a large wardrobe that held all of our things, a refrigerator, and our own balcony where we sat every morning & evening enjoying the beautiful view of the town & the sea. They have thought of every convenience from welcoming snacks in the refrigerator to printouts & helpful tips about the area. Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner & body wash. A hair dryer is provided. Ample plugins. After a long day of hiking, a refreshing shower & cooling air conditioning was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was set on the main balcony with an option to eat indoors. It was so delicious with everything you could want - bacon & eggs, fresh juices, meats & cheeses, yogurt & granola, fresh fruit, and delicious homemade desserts every day. (The lemon tart was my favorite) Matteo made it so easy for us to purchase a discounted Cinque Terre card that included the trains & a reservation for Via dell'Amore. He was very helpful about the ferry schedule - it is a short walk to catch the ferry. Ask about Restaurant recommendations - (Galin was our favorite). Everyone is so kind & helpful with such great service - even filling your water bottles with ice & water for your hikes, towels for the beach, and quick, reasonable laundry service. And don't miss Carla's fantastic Pesto Cooking Class! It was such fun & so delicious to eat after we made it. We even got the recipes. Make sure to reserve your spot. While the hotel is up a small, steep hill, we were able to walk up pulling our wheeled carryon luggage without a problem. The hotel will arrange a taxis for you from the train station if needed. They also have car parking, which is rare. Once at the hotel, you can walk through the lovely lemon grove down some steps arriving right on the main street of Old Town. The best of both - scenic quiet hillside, yet still in town. There is a small beach in Old Town and also just a 10 -15 minute walk to New Town beaches. Easy walk to the train station and the trails. The hospitality and location are the best you will experience, well worth the price. We stayed 4 glorious nights & I hated to leave. I feel Carla & Matteo are our dear friends now. They made us love Cinque Terre even more and we will not stay anywhere but Hotel Villa Steno! More Date of stay: June 2026