Does anyone know of cheap accomodations (including hostels) in St. Margherita / Portofino/ Cinque Terra? For 30th April - May 4th - I read somewhere about a liberation holiday and it being hard to find accomodations -true?? Looking for range $US 30 / $40 (student rates).

Thanks.

See cinqueterre.net/ostello or Albergo il Sole at La Spezia

Thanks Henda,

I did end up booking it. Great price and it looks very nice.

Glad you found a place to stay. Be forewarned, however, for a crush of tourists. We were there over Liberation Day weekend two years ago and places, especially Vernazza, were mobbed, mainly with Italian tourists.

Hibo
Looks as if you found a place, but if anyone else is interested, here is some information on the hostel in Levanto:

www.hostelz.com (type in Levanto; this general info site has reviews of all the CT hostels) or try their own site:

www.ospitaliadelmare.it

We stayed in a hotel in Levanto, but the hostel looked nice. Levanto is a great option for staying in this area: just minutes from the Cinque Terre park by train (or a looong hike), nice beach, good restaurants, nice bars, pretty town to wander in.