On arrival we had trouble finding how to get to the hotel, we were sent videos of how to check in but I think we were missing the key one that advised where to go from the train station. For anyone wondering, when you leave the station go to the right (ie going away from the centre of Vernazza) and take the steps that go behind the police station. Yes, there are steps but from what I saw, every accommodation in the town would have steps in one way or another.

We enjoyed our morning coffees with Lorena, who was very helpful. The view from the room is wonderful and Vernazza is a beautiful town. Highly recommend staying in Vernazza versus Monterosso, which was also beautiful but much larger/spread out and busier.

Stayed in August 2024

Super clean. Great air conditioning. Large beautiful bathroon. Comfortable bed. Amazing view

Stayed in September 2024

We had four large bags...we wish we could have had help right from the train platform to our room.Lots of stairs to get them down to where we had to meet Ivan( a great powerful man) who brought our bags up to our room.At the end of our stay we got him to bring our bags all the way up to the train platform.Pay him well...he's worth it!

Lorena is an asset for Caso Cato.Very friendly and helpful for anything you needed help with.Be it the train schedule,boat ride or anything else to do in the Cinque Terre.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was great

We loved our stay at Casa Cato! The hotel is in a great location and has beautiful views. Lorena make a great cappuccino in the morning and has great tips and advice on what you can do each day. The hotel restaurant was so good ! Highly recommend making a reservation, fantastic seafood . We did the hike to the beach in Monterosso, which was a great trail with views. Overall, we loved our stay here :)

Stayed in August 2024

Panorama, style, good restaurant with real local pasta!

Stayed in August 2024

It's a steep hike up to Casa Cato, but the view and Lorena's hospitality are well worth the climb.

The owner of Casa Cato, Lorena, is a fabulous, attentive host. She made us feel very much at home, served us delicious cappuccino and pastries in the morning and had several suggestions for us to visit during our stay. If you book directly through Casa Cato instead of Booking.com you can get a better deal and more of your money will go to your host.

Stayed in July 2024

We came after the Paris Olympics for a rest...but the heat, tons of people..so what can one do. Just don't go in the summer as even the Italians go there for fun.This is perfect for a honeymoon or young couple to enjoy this lovely village..

Location was great for the town of Vernazza. Sara helped us with our only one medium bag. It's not a place if your over weight and not fit as the 78 steps are not easy for us 70+ travelers. Saying that we are fit but managed all the other 5 villages by boat. The room was very modern, clean and the killer view from our balcony was breathtaking. Great hosts that work hard to make it work. In the morning Lorena was a special person to guide us to several places of interest and a great asset to the Casa. Having the nice restaurant attached was convenient with Mom and daughter running it was so good. Mainly only seafood served but always fresh and healthy with local wines or drinks, but don't ask for a hamburger. Can't beat the view from this lovely hidden Casa, but many steps...but worth it.

Stayed in August 2024

Lorena the host greeted us every morning for a free coffee & cake at the restaurant. Additionally, she would offer suggestions for exploring the various towns each day in Cinque-Terre and always had discounts available for either trains or tourist attractions. Lorena made the Cinque-Terre experience all the more richer.

Stayed in August 2024

The view, the food, the service - perfect.

Stayed in August 2024

great views, easy to access from station, easy communication with property manager and helpful for day to day activities

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing huge. There is a walk up a lot of stairs to the accommodation which was hard with our bags but manageable at all other times. Good to know for anyone less mobile. While being close to the station was great, you can hear the trains going by all day/night. It didn’t bother us much and they do provide earplugs, but another thing to know if you are sensitive to noise.

Beautiful view over Vernazza and a very convenient location given proximity to the station. Right on the walking path to Corniglia and 5 minutes to the water as well. Getting half price on the Cinque Terre card was amazing and meant we could see so much in our short stay. Great room, comfortable, clean and spacious and the amenities were great. Air conditioning and clothes lines were lifesavers. Nice seafood restaurant attached to the apartment - lovely view and food, but a bit on the pricier side. Lorena was an absolute gem - helping us plan our day each morning over cake and coffee with the best tips. She even filled up my water bottle with ice before I started the walk to Corniglia (strongly recommend!) and gave us coffees and pastries to go when we checked out on our last morning. Sara was also so helpful with directions and very responsive.

Stayed in July 2024

The view is amazing from the room Sara and Lorena are super helpful and sent a video over of how to find the accommodation which made it super straight forward. They also had a terrace where you would meet in the morning and they would help you plan your day around cinque terre with coffee and cake. Bedroom really comfy and really close to the train station which made it perfect for us to easy tavel through the different towns and go up and down the stairs with the case (they do also offer a service if you struggle with carrying the case up the stairs).

Stayed in July 2024

Location was perfect. Incredible view of the town. Near the train station and a short walk to the water. The hosts were kind and helpful. The onsite restaurant was excellent.

Stayed in July 2024

We loved our stay at casa cato. Very warm staff and lovely view. We enjoyed vernazza. Do the hike to corniglia! This hotel is right on the path. Also please eat at their local restaurant. Excellent fish and pesto! The train never bothered us and im a very light sleeper.

Stayed in July 2024

It’s very close to the train station so you can hear the announcements from very early in the morning.

We loved our stay at Casa Catò - the views were just spectacular, the staff were super helpful. Every morning we were offered a free coffee and cake and Lorena would run through different options for our day. It was just perfect. The new restaurant that has opened is also delicious.

Stayed in July 2024

Not a complaint, but travelers should know that it takes a bit of a climb over steep stairs and rough paths get to this property. You may want to avail of the baggage handling service that they offer. There are no elevators or ramps to roll your bags on. Walk carefully as there are plenty of opportunities to trip and fall. The bedding felt dated - a bit stiff with coarse linens - compared to most of our recent hotel stays. You can hear the trains rolling by all the time - might be a concern for some folks, but I kinda liked it.

Amazing view of Vernazza - possibly the best such view from any accommodation in town. This property essentially overlooks the entire village, with a clear view all the way to Monterosso. The train station was quite literally downstairs, which was convenient since we had to catch an early train to catch our flight out of Pisa when we left. The room was compact but functional, with a surprising amount of useable storage. The air conditioning was a great relief during the hot days that we encountered. Bathroom was modern and complete. Our hosts were pleasant. Sara contacted us via WhatsApp before we arrived and provided video directions to the property. Lorena met us each morning over coffee and cake to answer questions about the area. She also sold us Cinque Terre day passes at a discount. Knowing that we were leaving very early on our final morning, she gave us some packaged pastries to take with us the day before - a thoughtful touch.

Stayed in June 2024

The location, while up many many stairs, offers a beautiful view of the town and the sea. It’s worth the steep climb up.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Gorgeous views, staff, small but very comfortable room. Lorena was fantastic so helpful and kind, gave us good information and helped us get CT tickets and ideas how to plan our day. Every morning Lorena would give us coffee and cake - what better way to start the morning and the views W0W 😁😁😁 A shout out to Monica and Sara both very helpful hosts

Stayed in July 2024

Hear the trains

Location was great, view amazing, hospitality helpful and felt at home.

Stayed in July 2024

Our room had a beautiful view! It was clean, modern, and had space for our suitcases and travel gear. Each morning, we visited the restaurant for a cappuccino and a complimentary piece of cake. Lorena was a delightful host and helped us purchase the Cinque Terre passes. One night we ate at the restaurant, and it became one of our favorite meals of our entire 2 week honeymoon! Do try it. Even though this property is directly over the train station, it didn’t bother us at all. It’s rather convenient actually! Since Vernazza is small and easy to navigate, it’s a quick walk down to the shops and the water front.

Stayed in June 2024

Amazing location, super helpful and informative staff that was easy to communicate with. We loved the balcony and my wife raved about the sheets. You are close to the train station but it never effected us sleeping. Just a wonderful, clean, and cozy place to stay.

Stayed in July 2024

There are some stairs to get there so make sure to pack light

Location is easy to find and close to the station!

Stayed in July 2024

The view was fantastic!

Stayed in June 2024

The view from our balcony was spectacular. This location was perfect. We were offered so much assistance in planning our day every morning, along with a complimentary pastry and coffee. I highly recommend staying here to anyone looking for a perfect, walk-able, boutique hotel experience in Vernazza.

Stayed in June 2024