Hotel
 Hotel Gianni Franzi

Via San Giovanni Battista 41-47-49, 19018 Vernazza, Italy – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 736 reviews)

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8.0
Very Good
736 reviews

The check-in place was easy to miss; just a small cafe bar. But, after we were guided to our room (up many steps!) we were in awe! The view of the sea is spectacular beyond words. The breakfast on the high deck was breath-taking. We also ate dinner at the Gianni Franzi restaurant, which had excellent dishes, AND, a celebrity himself, Gianni Franzi, who will autograph his book for hotel guests. This stay was a highlight of our excursions through northern Italy!

Sheila United States of America

Excellent service. Staff went out of their way to help us get a credit for the first night of our stay when a flight delay made us unable to get to the property. Wonderful breakfast on deck with spectacular ocean view.

Kathy United States of America

Location, location, location Great Deck Bar, cute rooms and amazing staff

Chris United States of America

I hesitate to recommend this place because I want to come back and not compete with everybody else for a room. But I must say that the deck overlooking the water which opens for breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 AM and then again at noon when the bar opens, made this stay incredible. Hats off to Alessi, the best ever bartender. That man knows how to make a drink.

Judy United States of America

Good breakfast and amazing view from the dining area. The staff was very friendly and offered nice cappucchinos every morning and freshly squeezed orange juice.

Billie Canada

Lovely location with the best breakfast ever - we sat on the cliff side location overlooking the sea! Service was great and it was comfortable.

Lida United States of America

Lovely hotel in Cinqueterre with fantastic terraces and a breakfast deck with an amazing sea view. Ideal to discover and hike ztound the beautiful region. Very friendly staff and good restaurant.

Michael France

Great location near the Academia and so much more. Pleasant rooms, tiny but modern bathroom. Terrific host who provided good advice and a delightful breakfast in the charming dining room.

Lizabeth United States of America

Location was amazing, beautiful beach close to restaurants with stunning views.

Vern United States of America

The room was very nice, the breakfast was lovely, but the very best part was access to what seemed like our own private stone flagged terrace with a stunningly beautiful view of the sea.

Kenneth United States of America
8.0
Very Good
736 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The check-in place was easy to miss; just a small cafe bar. But, after we were guided to our room (up many steps!) we were in awe! The view of the sea is spectacular beyond words.”
    Sheila Sheila United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent service. Staff went out of their way to help us get a credit for the first night of our stay when a flight delay made us unable to get to the property.”
    Kathy Kathy United States of America United States of America
  • “Location, location, location Great Deck Bar, cute rooms and amazing staff”
    Chris Chris United States of America United States of America
  • “I hesitate to recommend this place because I want to come back and not compete with everybody else for a room.”
    Judy Judy United States of America United States of America
  • “Good breakfast and amazing view from the dining area. The staff was very friendly and offered nice cappucchinos every morning and freshly squeezed orange juice.”
    Billie Billie Canada Canada
  • “Lovely location with the best breakfast ever - we sat on the cliff side location overlooking the sea! Service was great and it was comfortable.”
    Lida Lida United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely hotel in Cinqueterre with fantastic terraces and a breakfast deck with an amazing sea view. Ideal to discover and hike ztound the beautiful region. Very friendly staff and good restaurant.”
    Michael Michael France France
  • “Great location near the Academia and so much more. Pleasant rooms, tiny but modern bathroom. Terrific host who provided good advice and a delightful breakfast in the charming dining room.”
    Lizabeth Lizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was amazing, beautiful beach close to restaurants with stunning views.”
    Vern Vern United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was very nice, the breakfast was lovely, but the very best part was access to what seemed like our own private stone flagged terrace with a stunningly beautiful view of the sea.”
    Kenneth Kenneth United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.0
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi 6.1
Low score for Vernazza

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. In the heart of the 5 Terre Coast, the Hotel Gianni Franzi features rooms with private bathrooms just below Vernazza's Doria Castle. Its terraces include stunning views of the Ligurian Sea and the village, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

In 3 buildings, all rooms at the Gianni Franzi have a simple décor and terracotta floors. Each includes a cooling fan and the private bathroom has a shower.

A few steps from the rooms location and by the village's main square, the property has a bar and restaurant with local cuisine and national specialties.

Panoramic hiking tracks are available nearby.

The property is a few steps from the small sandy beach and the marina and 500 feet from Vernazza Train Station. A boat bus and trains provide daily connections to Monterosso, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Gianni Franzi has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 10, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Restaurant
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Closest beaches

  • Vernazza Beach

    7.5 Good beach
    300 feet from property

  • Guvano Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    5,050 feet from property

  • Corniglia Beach

    7.6 Good beach
    1.5 miles from property

  • Monterosso Old Town Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.5 miles from property
  • Fegina Beach

    Fegina Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.7 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.0
Very Good · 736 reviews
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  • Staff8.0
  • Facilities7.7
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  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi 6.1
Low score for Vernazza

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  • Sheila
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The check-in place was easy to miss; just a small cafe bar. But, after we were guided to our room (up many steps!) we were in awe! The view of the sea is spectacular beyond words. The breakfast on the high deck was breath-taking. We also ate dinner...”
  • Kathy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Excellent service. Staff went out of their way to help us get a credit for the first night of our stay when a flight delay made us unable to get to the property. Wonderful breakfast on deck with spectacular ocean view.”
  • Chris
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location, location, location Great Deck Bar, cute rooms and amazing staff”
  • Judy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I hesitate to recommend this place because I want to come back and not compete with everybody else for a room. But I must say that the deck overlooking the water which opens for breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 AM and then again at noon when the bar...”
  • Billie
    CanadaCanada
    “Good breakfast and amazing view from the dining area. The staff was very friendly and offered nice cappucchinos every morning and freshly squeezed orange juice.”
  • Lida
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Lovely location with the best breakfast ever - we sat on the cliff side location overlooking the sea! Service was great and it was comfortable.”
  • Michael
    FranceFrance
    “Lovely hotel in Cinqueterre with fantastic terraces and a breakfast deck with an amazing sea view. Ideal to discover and hike ztound the beautiful region. Very friendly staff and good restaurant.”
  • Lizabeth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location near the Academia and so much more. Pleasant rooms, tiny but modern bathroom. Terrific host who provided good advice and a delightful breakfast in the charming dining room.”
  • Vern
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was amazing, beautiful beach close to restaurants with stunning views.”
  • Kenneth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room was very nice, the breakfast was lovely, but the very best part was access to what seemed like our own private stone flagged terrace with a stunningly beautiful view of the sea.”
Property questions and answers
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  • where would I park my car to use your hotel. Cost of parking. How close to hotel? I am coming in late August 2021.
    Hello in Vernazza are 2 parking at 1km to the village.
    Answered on June 25, 2021
  • Would there be a safe place to leave out bags if we arrive before check-in?
    Hallo, yes sure, is possible leave the luggage in our store, best regards, Hotel Gianni Franzi
    Answered on March 18, 2022
  • How far is this from train station
    Hallo, our reception is in the square of Vernazza, 5 minutes from the train station, best regards, Hotel Gianni Franzi
    Answered on March 18, 2022
  • is there a laundry nearby that would wash and dry our clothes? Also we are 80 year old customers, are there rooms with not so many steps? We will be coming in late August next year.
    Yes, the laundry is in the top of Village (2 minutes by walk), our Hotel is under the Castle so you've a lot of steps to climb up all rooms are there.....we hope to see you next year, best regards Gianni Franzi
    Answered on October 22, 2020
  • We have a reservation on July 11. We are trying to find best train travel from Lyon, France. I am having a hard time. Do I select the stop in La Spezia? Or can I get a stop in Vernazza? Or should I just take train to Pisa and then do a local connection? I'm not finding many options. Thank you.
    Yes in La Spezia is perfect, you have to change the train and take the local train to Vernazza in about 20 minutes (3 stops) you arrive here, best regards, Hotel Gianni Franzi
    Answered on April 14, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Amedeo Lia Museum
    7 miles
  • Saint George's Castle
    7.1 miles
  • Technical Naval Museum
    7.2 miles
  • Le Terrazze Shopping Centre
    7.5 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Vernazza Beach
    300 feet
  • Guvano Beach
    5,050 feet
  • Corniglia Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Monterosso Old Town Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Fegina Beach
    1.7 miles
Public transit
  • Train Stazione La Spezia Centrale
    6.7 miles
  • Ferry La Spezia Port
    7.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
    45.5 miles
  • Pisa International Airport
    46.6 miles
  • Parma International Airport
    56.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Ristorante Gianni Franzi

    Food: Italian, Mediterranean, Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel Gianni Franzi

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Restaurant
Bar
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hotel Gianni Franzi takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa CartaSi Hotel Gianni Franzi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Check-in is at the bar/restaurant on Piazza Marconi.

Guests arriving on Wednesdays are requested to contact the hotel prior to arrival using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that it is not possible to check in outside the normal reception opening times.

Rooms are at the top of a staircase with no elevator access.

Please note that the property is accessed via 100 steps.

Please note, guests must leave cars in the paid public parking, approximately 0.6 mi outside the historical center.

Please inform Hotel Gianni Franzi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Ristorante Gianni Franzi: Closed from Mon, Jan 09, 2023 until Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Bar is closed from Mon, Jan 09, 2023 until Thu, Mar 09, 2023

License number: COD CITR 011030 -ALB- 0002, COD. CITR 011030 -ALB- 0002, COD. CITR 011030 -ALB-0002, Cod. CITR011030 -ALB.0002

FAQs about Hotel Gianni Franzi

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Gianni Franzi by:

    • Train 2h

  • Hotel Gianni Franzi has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante Gianni Franzi

  • Hotel Gianni Franzi is 150 feet from the center of Vernazza.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Hotel Gianni Franzi.

  • Room options at Hotel Gianni Franzi include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The prices at Hotel Gianni Franzi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Gianni Franzi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Hotel Gianni Franzi can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Hotel Gianni Franzi is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.