About this property

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 ft 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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!


Availability

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Room Type
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1 queen bed
3 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Natalie
    United States United States
    The location was convenient to the train station, waterfront, and lots of restaurants and shops. Each “ building” has a patio that looks out over the Ligurian Sea as does the breakfast area, offering breathtaking views. I highly recommend.
  • Paul
    United States United States
    The Hotel Gianni Franzi was perfect.!!! Such a great location, quaint ambience. The stairs were a challenge but they added to the atmosphere. The view from our bedroom window was fabulous.
  • Rachel
    United States United States
    The deck, how close it was to the water, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    The room and bathroom were spacious with plenty of room to spread out. The views from the rooftop bar was spectacular
  • Darlene
    United States United States
    The location and cleanliness. The staff was very helpful and the food was very delicious. We wound highly recommend this hotel/restaurant
  • Maritza
    United States United States
    The view from the room was spectacular. The staff was friendly and helpful.
  • Paula
    United States United States
    The view from the balcony and breakfast area is absolutely stunning. Let’s get this out of the way quickly but yes, there are actually 100 steps… That being said it is a wonderful property. We were able to check in slightly early and met with a...
  • Daniel
    Poland Poland
    Central hotel, right down by beach / port area. Exceptional location if you are looking to have everything outside your hotel but still on a quiet street a little off the main square near the castle. From our room, we had wonderful views of the...
  • Merlin
    Cambodia Cambodia
    This place is spectacular if you are willing to climb a hundred steps to your room. the reward is a view of the ocean that cannot be matched! A wonderful breakfast is included with an amazing view.
  • Janice
    United States United States
    second time at this location. location was key--breakfast was great and the lower level outside area (which we did not discover the first visit) was a superb surprise. we ate our takeaway dinner on that balcony/deck. would highly recommend for...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Ristorante Gianni Franzi
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ristorante #2

    No additional info available

House rules

Hotel Gianni Franzi takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 5 is required on arrival. That's about $5. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as 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 upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

A damage deposit of € 5 is required on arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

License number: 011030-ALB-0002, IT011030A1CSZTPSEQ