About

Welcome to our family hostel! We are Giulia and Cesare, two siblings with a passion for Italian hospitality. We believe that immersing yourself in cultures is the best way to travel; our mission as locals is to give you all the tools you need to have fun, make friends and experience the best of our incredible region.

Both of us travel a lot and stay in hostels. That is why we built a homely-feeling place with all modern facilities a globe trotter needs - from social spaces, comfortable rooms and all the best advice we have from our years living the good life here in Liguria.

La Spezia is strategically located: you can easily reach 5 Terre within few minutes by train, small nice villages on the seaside and beaches (such as Portovenere, Lerici; Tellaro) in 20 min by bus; also Pisa and Genova can be visited in a one day trip ( it takes between 1/1,5 h to get there by train) and Florence is about 2,5 hours by train. The hostel is in the heart of the city, walking distance from the train station (10 minutes), the harbour (5 minutes), supermarket, restaurants and pubs.

PLEASE NOTE:

Reception closes at 10 pm . Check in past that time is not guaranteed and must be agreed with the property in advance

City tax excluded: 2.50 euro per person per day (to be paid upon check-in time).

GROUP BOOKINGS:
We may not be able to keep groups together .
For groups larger than 6 pax we strongly recommend to contact us before booking; different conditions may be applied.


SERVICES AND FACILITIES:

-free Wifi throughout the property
-free towel on request
-free shampoo and shower gel
- free earplugs on request
- personalised map with recommendations about attractions/food/activities (with discounts for our guests )
-power sockets and usb plugs for each bed
-luggage storage before check in and after check out
- hairdryer, Iron and laundry facilities are also available
- common spaces (kitchen and living room) are closed during the night

We're looking forward to meeting you!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Book Exchange
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Reviews

9.5Superb(1512)
  • Value for Money
    9.4
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.5
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    9.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Grand Hostel Manin in La Spezia is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, who make guests feel at home. Its prime location is ideal for exploring the Cinque Terre and local attractions. The hostel offers a great social atmosphere, with clean facilities and comfortable rooms, making it a top choice for solo travellers and those seeking a welcoming base.

Stayed in Jun 2026
10
E
Elly
Female, 25-30, Chile
One of the best place ive stayed. Really clean, when i got there the argentinian gir was in the reception was really nice and gave me a lot of information. I recommend here 100%
Stayed in May 2026
9.7
L
Liliana
Female, 18-24, USA
Genuinely pleasantly surprised by my stay here. Very clean, very organized, and just the right amount of social. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming! The family dinners hosted were a great opportunity to socialize with the other guests, and overall I felt very at home here. Plus the location was perfect! About a 20 minute walk from the train station, it was just out of the way from all the city noise, but close enough to restaurants and shopping. I will be coming back for sure!
Stayed in May 2026
8.3
G
Grace
Female, 18-24, USA
The location to the waterfront and heart of town was perfect, the hostel lacked ability to socialize after 10pm as the kitchen/seating area locked and there were no couches anyways. The property was clean, bathrooms in room and hallways, and furniture was new. Overall a great choice of place to stay
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Location

Via daniele manin 8, La Spezia, Italy
0.2km from city centre