Our guide to the best places to stay in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso is the biggest village in the Cinque Terre and is the only village with a proper beach. The beach in Monterosso is long, narrow and pebbled and you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach. There is also a selection of small beach bars dotted along the beach.
There are two parts to Monterosso – the ‘new town’, which is where the train station and the beach are located. A short walk away is the ‘old town’ which has narrow cobbled streets and lots of cute restaurants and cafes.
One of the best things to do in Monterosso is to hike the blue trail which connects to Vernazza – it follows mostly past vineyards high up in the cliff tops. Or you can sample some awesome wine in Buranco Vineyard (which happens to be where we married).
The larger hotels are in the ‘new town’ while most of the Airbnb’s are in the old town. Monterosso definitely has the most accommodation options and is, in my opinion, the most family-friendly village in the Cinque Terre.
Here are the absolute best places to stay in Monterosso, Cinque Terre. I’ve visited Monterosso many times, in fact, we got married here, so we have tried and tested most of these stunning hotels & airbnb’s. We hope you will enjoy Monterosso as much as we do!
Is Monterosso a Good Base for Cinque Terre?
Yes, Monterosso is a good base for exploring the glorious Cinque Terre. It’s the largest village of the 5 villages in the Cinque Terre and so, offers the most accommodation and restaurant options. Monterosso’s other claim to fame is that it’s home to the only beach in the Cinque Terre, yup, Fegina beach in the new town is a long, stunning beach that has sun beds and parasols and some beach bars. There’s also a small beach in the old town of Monterosso.
Monterosso is very family-friendly, and I’d go so far as to say that it’s the best place to base yourself in the Cinque Terre if you’re traveling with kids. That’s because it’s not as hilly as the other villages and offers several kid-friendly restaurants.
The Best Hotels in Monterosso
Hotel Marina
Priced from €199 per night (including breakfast)
This stylish Hotel Marina is situated just a few steps from the beach, so if it’s all about the location and coastal views for you – then this small hotel is perfect!
The rooms are quaintly decorated, and boast original features like the original stone wall behind the bed in some rooms (which I loved!) And all come with air-con and a flat-screen TV. A lot of the rooms have a little balcony overlooking the old town. Free WiFi and breakfast daily is included in the rate.
Hotel Margherita
Priced from €208 per night (including breakfast)
Less than 250 meters from the beach, you’ll find the modern Hotel Margherita.
All rooms here boast white-washed walls (a feature that I loved) and have air-con, a fridge and a TV. Plus, there is a lovely, large shared patio for all guests to use. A buffet breakfast is also offered every day.
We found the staff here to be super-helpful and they really went above and beyond. As such, I’d really rate this hotel for solo travelers.
Hotel Villa Adriana
Priced from €200 per night (breakfast included)
We stayed here in the night leading up to our wedding in the Cinque Terre and we adored our stay. Hotel Villa Adriana is one of the biggest hotels in Monterosso and is set just 100 meters from the beach on a quiet street.
The rooms here are spacious and comfortable and all come with a balcony (some balconies overlook the pool while others overlook the garden). In your room, you’ll find a fridge, a TV and air-con. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort.
Hotel Villa Adriana is located in the new part of Monterosso (Fegina), and has an onsite restaurant. It is one of the only hotels in Monterosso with a swimming pool. It’s about a 10 minute walk from the hotel to Monterosso train station.
You can book the best available rate here
Hotel Baia
Priced from €220 per night (breakfast included)
The seafront Hotel Baia is situated in the heart of Monterosso, only 100 meters from the train station and steps from the beach. It offers rooms with air conditioning and TV. The rooms are comfortable and simply decorated as the view does the talking here – most rooms overlook Monterosso beach! Imagine waking up to that each morning on your vacation?! The rooms here come with air-con and a TV.
There’s also a shared sea view terrace from which you can enjoy cocktails in the evening or coffee in the morning.
If you stay here you will get a discount to the hotels private beach which has sun beds and beach umbrellas.
Affitacamere Irene
Priced from €200 per night (breakfast not included)
This sweet little B&B – Affitacamere Irene is located in the heart of the old side of Monterosso, which is known for its cobbled streets and great restaurants. The rooms here are small, colorful and reasonably priced and all come with a kettle, TV and, minibar.
It’s a 700-meter walk to Monterosso train station and a little less (around 550 meters) to the beach. And it’s excellently rated on booking.com scoring 9.5/10.
The Best Apartments in Monterosso
And now for the best airbnb options to stay in Monterosso, Cinque Terre. An airbnb is a great option if you want to cook for yourself. there is a little supermarket in Monterosso where you can do your food shopping.
Cottage with amazing sea views
1 bedroom, sleeps up to 4 guests. Priced from €270 per night
Renovated apartment spread across two floors – a large terrace and bedroom on the top floor and the kitchenette and bathroom on the ground floor.
It’s very bright with sea views and is located in a quiet and convenient area – just a five-minute walk from the beautiful Gigante beach and the train station, shops, and restaurants.
Studio flat Monterosso historic center
Sleeps 2 people, studio. Priced from €90 per night
Newly renovated studio with bathroom on the ground floor of a building in a quiet part of the old town. This lovely apartment retains the original characteristics of the building, such as the exposed ancient rock. This one is less than 5 minutes walk to the beach.
It consists of a small kitchenette, bathroom, and double bed.
Rainbow Home
9 guests, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Priced from €640 per night
If you’re traveling with a large group, this is the best apartment on the list! This spacious 3-bedroom apartment, “Rainbow Home,” is just 200 meters from Fegina Beach (the main beach in Monterosso) and 1 km from the old town.
It features free WiFi, air conditioning / heating, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a terrace with garden views. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a dining area, washing machine, oven and dishwasher. The two bathrooms comes with showers.
The Quiet One
6 guests, 3 bedrooms. Priced from €287 per night
Beautiful apartment located in the new town of Monterosso overlooking the sea. Only 3 minutes walk from the beach and less than 10 minutes from the train station. The apartment has three double bedrooms, an equipped kitchen, a living room, two bathrooms, a large terrace with a sea view, and a private garden with a barbecue.
Da Molly
6 guests, 2 bedrooms (and sofa bed). Priced from €450 per night
Newly renovated, fully furnished apartment in the heart of old town Monterosso, with two bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Overlooking a small square and with a view of the ocean from the window.
Less than a minute’s walk away, you will find the beach. The train station is a 10-minute walk along the beachfront.
You can book this apartment here
L’anciua
6 guests, 2 bedrooms (plus sofa bed). Priced from: €250 per night
Beautiful apartment located in a modern and quiet condominium in the new village area. In fact, this apartment is just a minute’s walk to the beach.
It’s equipped with every comfort. It has two double bedrooms, a living area with a fitted kitchen, bathroom, and a large terrace! In the kitchen, you’ll find an oven and toaster. Free WiFi is offered too.
You can book this apartment here
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So, there you have it our top picks for where to stay in Monterosso, Cinque Terre. Were there any that took your fancy, we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!
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