Ostello Tramonti

Great place run by people that feel the hostel vibe. Please note that the place is quite secluded, with pros and cons (limited public transportation but quiet and in the middle of the mountains). This place is a perfect location for hikers - you can hike to Portovenere (3,5h), Riomaggiore (2h), Manarola (4h), and Campiglia (5h). The common area, particularly the garden, is amazing. The owners offer easy but tasty (and also very cheap) dinners and tap craft beer from the local brewery.

Wonderful staff, beautiful (remote) location. Quite clean though some sheets had stains. Facilities need work, and room 1 was basic with poor ladders on bunks that were dangerous to use as they weren’t well secured. Strange smell in room, main door handle was broken, replacement handle was hard to use, broken outlet by top bunk. Basic showers/bathrooms but clean, light sensors were finicky and turn off quickly. Breakfast not worth 5€ (packaged cracker bread, boil eggs, apple, 1 yogurt, coffee)

Should say Bassia a neighbourhood of La Spezia but a long way up the hill with a long steep winding road by car or bus. Some guests had even walked or cycled. Ok welcome although catering poor and generally too relaxed. Choice of loud music not appreciated. Could have found a cheap hotel for the same price. Positives were the mix of other guests, mostly young and there to experience the Cinqua Terra. Local tabac did good coffee. Overall a not un enjoyable experience but still a bit disappointing