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.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United States United States
    The location was perfect. The view from the deck where you eat breakfast and have Happy Hour was amazing! Then there is also a terrace that is available for everyone to use that was great! The location in the heart of Vernazza can't be beat!
  • Marcia
    United States United States
    The views and the breakfast were fabulous. It is a charming boutique in Vernazza. Getting to our room was many stairs without a lift but worth it if you can climb 100+ stairs.
  • Linda
    United States United States
    View was incredible. Excellent breakfast on deck. Nice staff.
  • Groffsky
    United States United States
    The breakfast was great and the room was nice. The staff was very friendly.
  • Laurie
    United States United States
    The breakfast was amazing sitting out on the balcony. Such a beautiful view. We also enjoyed the balcony on the side of the cliff. The 99 steps only added to the charm.
  • Hooper
    United States United States
    Location was phenomenal, breakfast was phenomenal.
  • Bill
    Canada Canada
    Good location, good breakfast, and liked the little patio area overlooking the ocean. Nice place to sit and relax.
  • Valerie
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic location, very clean and quiet and host very welcoming it’s lots of good suggestions for the area
  • Marilyn
    United States United States
    Location! Location! Location! The stairway leading up to the hotel rooms is just off of the main square in Vernazza making everything easily accessible. We booked a triple room which was a bit narrow with 3 twin bed aligned "head-to-toe". The...
  • Janet
    United States United States
    Location was fantastic. Loved the breakfast overlooking the water. Friendly staff. Perfect for our weekend away. Will stay here again!

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

Amenities of Hotel Gianni Franzi

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Key access

General

  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

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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. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 011030-ALB-0002, IT011030A1CSZTPSEQ

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