Lindsey

I am looking for a nice place to stay in Vernazza in April. I have read numerous postings, but few mention any places that you can book ahead. Can anyone help me??????<BR>Please!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kay

Lindsey,<BR>I don't think there are any hotels in Vernazza, only B&Bs and rooms. Try www.cinqueterre.it for info.<BR>Kay

christi

Hi--Rick Steves Italy guidebook lists several hotels and pensions for Vernazza. That is what we used for our Cinque Terre trip, good luck!<BR><BR>Christi

Catherine

Do not panic if you can not make an advanced reservation for rooms in Vernazza. I have been there several times and always found a room with one of the locals. There is a tradition of staying with families in a B&B type atmosphere. You may be approached when you get off the train, or you can walk down to the water and have a drink at Gianni's and ask them to recommend a place to stay. If that fails, Monterosso is just a quick trip away--it has much more to offer in the way of established hotels. <BR>Enjoy your stay, the Cinqueterra is a unique area.

Edward

We stayed at Giovani Franzi near the square, sorry don't have phone number, maybe travel books do. Clean, has many rooms, also Rick Steves Inkeeper Sr. Sorriso runs a tight ship is close to the train station, 5 minute walk to the harbor.

andrea

Catherine's advice is absolutely correct. Also, it is at Trattoria Gianni's where you inquire about rooms in the castle. It's about a 100 stair climb to most of the rooms, but sooooooo worth it! <BR><BR>I had a single room, charmingly decorated, with a balcony and a view of the sea, for $30. I loved it and would retrun there in a heartbeat. The only downfall is this is where Rick Steves books his tour groups quite a chunk of the season.<BR><BR>Gambero Rosso, right on the harbor next to Gianni's, is the best restaurant in 'town'.<BR><BR>Good luck and have a lovely trip.